Finalize Your Trip to Indy –
Meet with Leading Motorsports Industry Professionals –
Get on TRACK – Attend RTBC – 2014!
Keynote Speaker
Ascot to Indy – a unique perspective. Racing through the years – what has changed or stayed the same? Rising stars – how and where to identify talent? Motorsports – what is working?
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| Cary Agajanian President Motorpsorts Mgt Intl |
Track Construction
Old is new – maintaining the racing surface is critical. What is the magic recipe – who do you call? Dirt vs. paved – which costs more? Emergency repairs during an event – what equipment do you need? Circuit design – what is necessary for competition and safety approval?
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| Brian Prowell Vice President AMS, LLC | Bob Harrington President BH, Inc. | Tim Ramsberger Vice President Andretti Sports Marketing | Chris Scribner Vice President Scribner Plastics |
Performance Research & Development
Winning vs. selling – the ultimate combination. Manufacturing and aftermarket – is racing the best proving ground? Budgets – who writes the check? One location – can tracks provide the activation, marketing, and customer requirements at a reasonable cost?
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| Herb Fishel President Business of Speed | Mike Copeland Vice President Lingenfelter Performance | Michael Culver President Skip Barber Racing School |
Safety
Technology – a key component. Two and four wheel racing – what are the best practices for rider and driver feedback? Metering devices – what are the latest trends? Gear – how do we balance mandatory vs. recommended?
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| John Waraniak Vice President SEMA | Jim Downing Founder / President Hans / Lanier Raceplex | Dr. Terry Trammell Partner Orthopaedics Indiana Inc. | Dr. John Bodnar Medical Director AMA Supercross | Jeff Horton Director of Engineering IndyCar | Chris Sumner President PRC System |
Sponsorship
Lifeblood of the sport – the biggest investment. Doing more with less – what is the status of primary vs secondary categories. Location – Should it be spent occur at the track, on the car, or the midway? ROI – which metrics matter?
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| Ken Ungar President U/S Sports Advisors | Jordan Bressler President TSMGI | Sam Scott Vice President Sport Mgt Network | Eric Prill Vice President SCCA |
Industry Growth
Moving forward – the future. Staying relevant – what must be done? Going green – what are the economics? Diversity – who is doing it right? Costs – can it be managed at all levels?
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| Lyn St. James President LSJ Racing | John Waraniak Vice President SEMA | Andrew Craig President The Craig Company | Robert Clarke President SCCA Pro Racing |
Operations Management
Behind the scenes – details matter. Off the track and on the road – what is the best way to keep on top of it? Healthcare – what do we need to know about Obamacare? Rising liability costs – can it be managed?
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| Michael Bennett Managing Director H3R Human Resources | Tiffany Hemmer Vice President - Legal IndyCar | Andy Villa Vice President Ellis Clowes |
Venue Utilization
Non – traditional – no engines required. Lifestyle activities – what are the latest trends? Business model – what are the costs and expenses? Crossover – does this attract new spectators?
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| Tom Schüler President Team Sports | Brandon Driscoll Director Tough Mudder | Marc Miller Vice President MRP | Benjamin Grenon Founder SpeedShare Ltd. |
Sanctioning Bodies
Overseeing it all – it has to be done. Rules – how to keep it competitive? Promoters, drivers and sponsors – can their expectations be met? Schedules – what is the right number of events?
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| Jason Rittenbery President Intl Rcwy Group | Lisa Noble President SCCA | Tony Parella President SVRA | Vicky O'Conner President Pro-Motion Agency |
Media
24/7 – a balancing act. Print vs. digital vs. video – which platform works? Advertising – have expectations changed? Perspective – how to keep objectivity in a small industry?
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| Karl Fredrickson Publisher Speedway Illustrated | Tim Suddard Publisher Grassroots Motorsports | Ralph Sheheen Founder Turn 3 Media | Doug Auld Publisher Sprint Car & Midget | Bob Dillner Founder Speed51.com |
About
The annual Race Track Business Conference provides a platform for industry leaders to collaborate, analyze, and conceptualize around the business of motorsports. Shared insights from all forms of racing creates dialouge and interaction in an unique intellectual environmente
Registration
The cost to attend RTBC-2014 is $250. This cost includes lunch and admission to the PRI Trade Show.
Additional seminar information on RTBC – 2013 can be found at www.racetrackbusinessconference.com. Contact Tim Frost – Director – RTBC by email twfrost@speedwaysonline.com or calling (847) 853-0294.
