Expert panelists debated topics on track construction, performance research & development, safety, sponsorship, industry growth, operations management, venue utilization, sanctioning bodies, and media. Speakers included influential leaders such as Herb Fishel – Business of Speed, Michael Culver – Skip Barber Racing School, Jim Downing – Hans, Dr. Terry Trammell – Orthopaedics Indy, John Waraniak – SEMA, Andrew Craig – Craig Company, Robert Clark – SCCA Pro Racing, Jason Rittenberry – IRG, Tony Parella – SVRA, Karl Fredrickson – Speedway Illustrated, Tim Suddard – Grassroots Magazine, Ralph Sheheen – Turn 3 Media, Doug Auld – Sprint Car & Midget, and Bob Dillner – Speed51.com.