| IMS Staff |
| IndyCar Staff |
Mark D. Miles - transitioned into President and CEO
of Penske Entertainment Corp. after they purchased IMS
from the Hulman-Georges.
He was CEO of Hulman & Company since Dec. 17, 2012.
Miles leads the overall business direction.
of Penske Entertainment Corp. after they purchased IMS
from the Hulman-Georges.
He was CEO of Hulman & Company since Dec. 17, 2012.
Miles leads the overall business direction.
Doug Boles - President of IndyCar
The President of IMS was named President of IndyCar in Feb
2025, replacing Jay Frye, who had ran Indycar since January
2019
The President of IMS was named President of IndyCar in Feb
2025, replacing Jay Frye, who had ran Indycar since January
2019
Bill Pappas - VP of Competition, Race Engineering
as of Feb 22, 2016
Has been an technical engineer on many IndyCar teams.
He replaces Will Phillips, Vice President of Technology.
He manages relationships with chassis and engine suppliers.
as of Feb 22, 2016
Has been an technical engineer on many IndyCar teams.
He replaces Will Phillips, Vice President of Technology.
He manages relationships with chassis and engine suppliers.
Doug Boles - IMS President and IndyCar President
Boles replaced Jay Frye as president of IndyCar in Feb 2025
Boles joined the IMS staff as vice president of
communications in 2010. He replaced Jeff Belskus as
president of IMS in 2013. His stepson is race car driver
Conor Daly.
Boles replaced Jay Frye as president of IndyCar in Feb 2025
Boles joined the IMS staff as vice president of
communications in 2010. He replaced Jeff Belskus as
president of IMS in 2013. His stepson is race car driver
Conor Daly.
Kyle Novak - VP of Officiating and Race Control as of Feb
2025.
Previously:
IndyCar Race Director
Hired January 2018 as Brian Barnhart's successor, who
left to become president of Harding Racing.
Novak had been Race Director for past three years in the
IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge.
The Race Director will lead operations in Race Control at all
Verizon IndyCar Series events. Novak will work in conjunction
with IndyCar’s race stewards to initiate reviews of on-track
incidents, though it will remain with the panel of stewards to
decide whether a penalty should be levied against a driver or
team.
2025.
Previously:
IndyCar Race Director
Hired January 2018 as Brian Barnhart's successor, who
left to become president of Harding Racing.
Novak had been Race Director for past three years in the
IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge.
The Race Director will lead operations in Race Control at all
Verizon IndyCar Series events. Novak will work in conjunction
with IndyCar’s race stewards to initiate reviews of on-track
incidents, though it will remain with the panel of stewards to
decide whether a penalty should be levied against a driver or
team.
Elected in 2016, the three stewards oversee on-track action via video and audio monitors,
electronic data and communication with teams and race officials. Any steward may call for review
of an on-track incident, which is reviewed collectively to determine if an infraction occurred and
whether to impose a penalty – determined by a majority vote.
electronic data and communication with teams and race officials. Any steward may call for review
of an on-track incident, which is reviewed collectively to determine if an infraction occurred and
whether to impose a penalty – determined by a majority vote.
| IndyCar Race Steward Panel |
Arie Luyendyk - 2-time Indy
500 Winner, IndyCar & F1
500 Winner, IndyCar & F1
Max Papis - Raced in
CART, Nascar and F1
CART, Nascar and F1
Dan Davis - Was head of
Ford Motorsports Division
Ford Motorsports Division
Allison Melangton - transitioned into Sr VP at Penske
Entertainment Corp in January 2020 from Senior VP of
Hulman Motorsports, since 2014
Worked at NBC Sports for 20 years.
Entertainment Corp in January 2020 from Senior VP of
Hulman Motorsports, since 2014
Worked at NBC Sports for 20 years.
Kevin Sublette - IMS Productions President
as of March 2018
Joined IMSP in 2010.
as of March 2018
Joined IMSP in 2010.
(Updated Feb 11, 2025)
Dave Furst - IndyCar VP of Communication
as of Sept 10, 2020
Furst has been in sportscasting at ABC's affiliate in Indianapolis
since 1997.
as of Sept 10, 2020
Furst has been in sportscasting at ABC's affiliate in Indianapolis
since 1997.
Mark Sibla - Senior Vice President, INDYCAR Competition
& Operations as of Feb 2025.
Previously
Chief of Staff of all IndyCar Departments as of January 2019
Spent two years prior in Competition and Operations
department.. Before that he was VP of Partner Strategy for
IMS 2012-2016.
& Operations as of Feb 2025.
Previously
Chief of Staff of all IndyCar Departments as of January 2019
Spent two years prior in Competition and Operations
department.. Before that he was VP of Partner Strategy for
IMS 2012-2016.
Dan Skiver - Director of Operations
as of January 2019
Was Senior Manager of Event Operations.
as of January 2019
Was Senior Manager of Event Operations.
Alex Damron - Was made IndyCar Chief Marketing Officer in
Feb 2025
He will retain his role of VP Corporate Communications at
Penske Entertainment Corp. which he transitioned into in
February 2020 after being Director of Communications for IMS
and Hulman & Co.
Had worked in public relations at the Indiana Statehouse and
on Capitol Hill prior to that.
Feb 2025
He will retain his role of VP Corporate Communications at
Penske Entertainment Corp. which he transitioned into in
February 2020 after being Director of Communications for IMS
and Hulman & Co.
Had worked in public relations at the Indiana Statehouse and
on Capitol Hill prior to that.
| IMS & INDYCAR STAFF |
In January 2020, Penske Entertainment Corp., a subsidiary of Penske Corporation,
bought the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and IMS
Productions from Hulman & Company, which had purchased the speedway in 1945.
bought the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and IMS
Productions from Hulman & Company, which had purchased the speedway in 1945.
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Joe Hale - President of IMS Museum
as of Jan 5, 2021
He will be responsible for every aspect of the Museum's operations,
curatorial duties and endeavors, programming, communications and
advertising, corporate partnerships, philanthropic initiatives, and
membership growth.
Previously, Hale was the executive director of The Dreamland, a
non-profit film and cultural center on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts.
as of Jan 5, 2021
He will be responsible for every aspect of the Museum's operations,
curatorial duties and endeavors, programming, communications and
advertising, corporate partnerships, philanthropic initiatives, and
membership growth.
Previously, Hale was the executive director of The Dreamland, a
non-profit film and cultural center on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 W. 16th Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46222
1-800-822-4639
E-mail: imspr@brickyard.com
IndyCar Series
4565 W. 16th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46222
Phone: (317) 492-6526 / 1-800-822-4639
Fax: (317) 492-6525
IMS Productions
E-mail: BAnnakin@IMSPTV.com (Brian Annakin)
Phone: 317-492-8711
Indy Speedway Museum (317) 492-6784
Indy Speedway Giftshop (317) 492-6760
4790 W. 16th Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46222
1-800-822-4639
E-mail: imspr@brickyard.com
IndyCar Series
4565 W. 16th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46222
Phone: (317) 492-6526 / 1-800-822-4639
Fax: (317) 492-6525
IMS Productions
E-mail: BAnnakin@IMSPTV.com (Brian Annakin)
Phone: 317-492-8711
Indy Speedway Museum (317) 492-6784
Indy Speedway Giftshop (317) 492-6760
Michael Montri - VP, IndyCar Promoter and Broadcast
Partnerships as of Oct 2020
Has worked at Penske since 1994. He oversees all aspects of
promoter relations, schedule development and broadcast rights
for IndyCar
Partnerships as of Oct 2020
Has worked at Penske since 1994. He oversees all aspects of
promoter relations, schedule development and broadcast rights
for IndyCar
Rob Dyson - Chairman of the board of directors of the IMS
Museum
as of Jan. 22, 2021
Dyson has served on the IMS Museum board since 2011 and
succeeds Tony George as the board chair, who was on the board
for 35 years and has assumed the role of board chair emeritus.
Museum
as of Jan. 22, 2021
Dyson has served on the IMS Museum board since 2011 and
succeeds Tony George as the board chair, who was on the board
for 35 years and has assumed the role of board chair emeritus.
Darren Sansum - Managing Director of Engine Development
Joined IndyCar in 2018 and oversees engine development and
competition between manufacturers.
An engineer, he has worked at Toyota Racing Development, Ford,
Cosworth and Ilmore Engineering.
Joined IndyCar in 2018 and oversees engine development and
competition between manufacturers.
An engineer, he has worked at Toyota Racing Development, Ford,
Cosworth and Ilmore Engineering.
Alex Damron - VP, Corporate Communications
He was senior director of communication at IMS beginning in 2015.
He is responsible for developing communications strategy, planning
and media engagement. He serves as spokesperson for IMS.
He was senior director of communication at IMS beginning in 2015.
He is responsible for developing communications strategy, planning
and media engagement. He serves as spokesperson for IMS.
SJ Luedtke - VP of Marketing
She leads the marketing strategy for the IndyCar brand.
She comes from Nike.
She leads the marketing strategy for the IndyCar brand.
She comes from Nike.
Sept 2021 - Penske took control of the IndyLights series away from Anderson Promotions.
Richard Buck - Indy NXT Director
Dec 10, 2024 - Phoenix native Buck assumes his new role after
35 years of motorsports experience, including operations and
project management, competition officiating, engineering and
race strategy in NASCAR and INDYCAR.
Dec 10, 2024 - Phoenix native Buck assumes his new role after
35 years of motorsports experience, including operations and
project management, competition officiating, engineering and
race strategy in NASCAR and INDYCAR.
Senior Manager, Competition and Operations: since Feb 2024
Director of Events & Experiences: since Jul 2022
Head of Digital Experiences & Strategies, since May 2012
Social Media Manager, since Nov 2024
Photographer/IMS Archivist, since 2013
Indycar photographer
Senior Director of Technology, since 2018, previously ran Timing/Scoring
Ministry Director/Chaplain, since 2016
Director, IndyCar Medical Team, since 2023
Director of Medical Services for Indy NXT , since May 2024
Sports Neurologist, IndyCar Medical Team,:since May 2024
Director of Events & Experiences: since Jul 2022
Head of Digital Experiences & Strategies, since May 2012
Social Media Manager, since Nov 2024
Photographer/IMS Archivist, since 2013
Indycar photographer
Senior Director of Technology, since 2018, previously ran Timing/Scoring
Ministry Director/Chaplain, since 2016
Director, IndyCar Medical Team, since 2023
Director of Medical Services for Indy NXT , since May 2024
Sports Neurologist, IndyCar Medical Team,:since May 2024
Elizabeth Smith
Alexis Hurley
David Craske
Thomas Hitch
Joe Skibinski
Chris Owens
Jon Koskey
Jason Holt
Julia Vaizer, MD
Bert Vargas, MD
Angela Fiege, MD
Alexis Hurley
David Craske
Thomas Hitch
Joe Skibinski
Chris Owens
Jon Koskey
Jason Holt
Julia Vaizer, MD
Bert Vargas, MD
Angela Fiege, MD
The People Who Make IndyCar Go
Engineers and Mechanical Crew
Every car and driver in IndyCar has an engineering and mechanical crew. Unlike other racing series, the crew
in the pits is the same crew building the car in the garage before the race. Each crew has a chief, who
communicates with the driver during practice, qualifying, and races. HE may also be a race strategist who
makes decisions on when to pit. The rest of the crew is made up of mechanics and engineers who quickly
perform pit stops several times a race. The drivers make recommendations to the engineers on what they are
feeling with the car, who can then change almost anything on the race car.
Timing/Scoring and Race Control
Timing and scoring keeps all of the up-to the-moment statistics such as the leaderboard and the speed of each
car around the track to a thousandth of a second during practices, qualifying, and races. This data is given to
racing teams, TV and radio stations, and other media covering the race. The information is collected and tracked
by sensors scattered around the track that staff monitor on many, many computers. Race control is made up of
the officials charged with making sure the race is run within the rules, which also keeps all drivers and teams safe.
Brian Barnhart, the senior vice president of competition, and the officials in race control issue penalties for things
like driving too fast on pit road and determine if a yellow flag should be thrown because of a crash or debris on
the track.
Safety and Medical
The people who are at every race and practice but whom drivers hope to never see are the members of the safety
and medical crew. They are placed at different positions around the track and have to make quick decisions about
drivers’ injuries and car safety.
Owners and Sponsors
The owners and sponsors represent the business side of IndyCar. Owners help their teams in different ways,
including selecting drivers, working with sponsors, and sometimes giving input to crews. Sponsors help bring
funds to IndyCar by paying for their companies’ logos to appear on cars and merchandise and for driver
appearances. Races and tracks have sponsors, and even the series is officially the Verizon IndyCar Series.
Media and Media Relations/Communication
Media includes the TV and radio stations, newspapers, magazines, and websites that cover IndyCar events.
All of the media outlets are important to helping fans all around the country enjoy races and to growing the fan
base. IndyCar has a media relations and communications group to help with the public awareness and
experience of IndyCar by connecting journalists with drivers, teams, and fans. They drive the access of IndyCar
so that fans feel like they are at the track even when they are watching on TV.
Track Staff
Most pre-race and race-day staff are actually local people employed by the track. Their jobs include things like
running concessions, parking, and security. The IndyCar series brings exciting racing to fans, but races could
not happen without the many track staff members at each stop on the series.
Engineers and Mechanical Crew
Every car and driver in IndyCar has an engineering and mechanical crew. Unlike other racing series, the crew
in the pits is the same crew building the car in the garage before the race. Each crew has a chief, who
communicates with the driver during practice, qualifying, and races. HE may also be a race strategist who
makes decisions on when to pit. The rest of the crew is made up of mechanics and engineers who quickly
perform pit stops several times a race. The drivers make recommendations to the engineers on what they are
feeling with the car, who can then change almost anything on the race car.
Timing/Scoring and Race Control
Timing and scoring keeps all of the up-to the-moment statistics such as the leaderboard and the speed of each
car around the track to a thousandth of a second during practices, qualifying, and races. This data is given to
racing teams, TV and radio stations, and other media covering the race. The information is collected and tracked
by sensors scattered around the track that staff monitor on many, many computers. Race control is made up of
the officials charged with making sure the race is run within the rules, which also keeps all drivers and teams safe.
Brian Barnhart, the senior vice president of competition, and the officials in race control issue penalties for things
like driving too fast on pit road and determine if a yellow flag should be thrown because of a crash or debris on
the track.
Safety and Medical
The people who are at every race and practice but whom drivers hope to never see are the members of the safety
and medical crew. They are placed at different positions around the track and have to make quick decisions about
drivers’ injuries and car safety.
Owners and Sponsors
The owners and sponsors represent the business side of IndyCar. Owners help their teams in different ways,
including selecting drivers, working with sponsors, and sometimes giving input to crews. Sponsors help bring
funds to IndyCar by paying for their companies’ logos to appear on cars and merchandise and for driver
appearances. Races and tracks have sponsors, and even the series is officially the Verizon IndyCar Series.
Media and Media Relations/Communication
Media includes the TV and radio stations, newspapers, magazines, and websites that cover IndyCar events.
All of the media outlets are important to helping fans all around the country enjoy races and to growing the fan
base. IndyCar has a media relations and communications group to help with the public awareness and
experience of IndyCar by connecting journalists with drivers, teams, and fans. They drive the access of IndyCar
so that fans feel like they are at the track even when they are watching on TV.
Track Staff
Most pre-race and race-day staff are actually local people employed by the track. Their jobs include things like
running concessions, parking, and security. The IndyCar series brings exciting racing to fans, but races could
not happen without the many track staff members at each stop on the series.
Chairman, Penske Entertainment Corp.:
VP - General Counsel and Secretary, Penske Entertainment Corp.:
Chief Talent Officer, Penske Entertainment Corp.:
Chief Financial Officer, Penske Entertainment Corp.:
VP - Facilities, Indianapolis Motor Speedway:
Chief Information Officer, Penske Entertainment Corp.
Senior Corporate Counsel and Chief Diversity Officer, Penske Entertainment Corp.
VP - General Counsel and Secretary, Penske Entertainment Corp.:
Chief Talent Officer, Penske Entertainment Corp.:
Chief Financial Officer, Penske Entertainment Corp.:
VP - Facilities, Indianapolis Motor Speedway:
Chief Information Officer, Penske Entertainment Corp.
Senior Corporate Counsel and Chief Diversity Officer, Penske Entertainment Corp.
Roger Penske
Gretchen Snelling
Kristin Weeden
Laura Hedrick
Tyrone Garrison
Rebecca Ruselink
Jimmie McMillian
Gretchen Snelling
Kristin Weeden
Laura Hedrick
Tyrone Garrison
Rebecca Ruselink
Jimmie McMillian
Tino Belli - Director of Aerodynamic Development
Hired Apr 2014 - Beilli's motorsports roots date to 1984 as
chief aerodynamicist at March Engineering, worked with
Andretti Autosport (1999-2013) as race engineer, senior
development engineer and technical director. Previously, he
was managing director of design, development and race
engineering at Cyber Dynamics and also chief designer at
Larousse F1.
Hired Apr 2014 - Beilli's motorsports roots date to 1984 as
chief aerodynamicist at March Engineering, worked with
Andretti Autosport (1999-2013) as race engineer, senior
development engineer and technical director. Previously, he
was managing director of design, development and race
engineering at Cyber Dynamics and also chief designer at
Larousse F1.
Louis Kissinger - promoted to General Manager, IMS Operations
in Feb 2025. Leading teams responsible for suite/hospitality sales,
track operations and event operations. Kissinger began his career
at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway serving as a distinguished Orr
Fellow, with his most recent role being Director of Event Operations
& Experience at IMS.
in Feb 2025. Leading teams responsible for suite/hospitality sales,
track operations and event operations. Kissinger began his career
at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway serving as a distinguished Orr
Fellow, with his most recent role being Director of Event Operations
& Experience at IMS.
2018 IMS Staff Photos - Before the sale of the speedway to Penske.
Senior Manaager, Community Outreach and Fan Engagement at IMS.