Jay Frye To Be A Featured Speaker of the 3rd Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK

Jay Frye, President of INDYCAR, has joined the impressive, growing list of featured speakers during the 3rd Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK, Monday through Friday, Nov 28 – Dec 2, 2022.

 

Jay Frye’s tenure as president of INDYCAR has coincided with many impactful moves in essential facets for North America’s premier open-wheel sanctioning body.

Named president in December 2018 after spending the previous three years as INDYCAR’s president of competition and operations, Frye has made significant contributions for both the commercial and competition sides of the business.

NTT, a Fortune Global 500 global informational technology and communications leader, opened the 2019 season as the new series title sponsor. Frye initiated and consummated this multiyear deal that was pivotal to the future growth of the series.

2022 featured a record-breaking season including the fastest pole speed, fastest front row and fastest field in the history of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. On-track passing records, first recorded in 2006, were broken at five events. As an indicator of overall series health, 2022 also featured growing entry lists with more paddock expansion expected in 2023.

In May 2019, Frye spearheaded a partnership with Red Bull Advanced Technologies to design the aeroscreen, an industry-changing, total driver cockpit safety solution, which debuted in the 2020 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. The innovative addition to the open-wheel cars proved extremely effective in competition when put to the test.

In October 2020, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ engine manufacturers Chevrolet and Honda extended their long-term agreements with the series. Additionally, Frye is leading the charge on a new engine formula, specific to INDYCAR. The 2.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 engine with hybrid technology will further Frye’s mission to advance the series in a sustainable way while staying authentic to the sound of the sport.

In 2016, Frye introduced an effective rolling five-year plan that serves as a strategic blueprint and assists in cost containment for the teams moving into the future. The impetus for the plan was built around the introduction and successful implementation of the AK-18 universal aero kits in 2018.

That initial five-year plan has extended through the 2026-2028 seasons of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, where Frye has set the series up to continue to succeed strategically and competitively.

For his accomplishments and leadership, he was recognized by Autosport on its prestigious 2019 Motorsports Power List covering the 50 most powerful people in global motorsport.

Frye joined the company in 2013 as chief revenue officer of Hulman Motorsports and led the combined team of INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway sponsorship sales, licensing and account services.

Prior to joining Hulman & Co., Frye flourished in team management roles in the NASCAR industry. He was vice president and general manager for Red Bull Racing’s NASCAR team (2008-2011) and was named 2008 NASCAR Executive of the Year by ESPN and the Kansas City Star. From 1996-2007, Frye was chief executive officer and general manager of MB2 Motorsports, a team he created and built.

Before his executive roles with NASCAR teams, Frye worked at Valvoline Racing, and his extensive sales and marketing experience began with a variety of roles at Anheuser-Busch Inc.

Frye, a native of Rock Island, Illinois, graduated with a marketing/education degree from the University of Missouri, where he played tight end and offensive tackle for four years on the Tigers’ football team. He and his wife, Danielle, have two daughters.

Participants in EPARTRADE, RACER and SPEED SPORT Webinar Series include:
Michael Andretti; Ross Brawn; Zak Brown; Chip Ganassi; Ray Evernham; Roger Penske; Bobby Rahal; Pat Symonds, Chief Technical Officer, Formula 1; Doug Yates, President and CEO of Roush Yates Engines; Lucas Oil; Impact Racing; Total Seal Piston Rings; Brembo; New England Gear Polishing; REM Chemical; Dr. Steve Olvey; Dr. Terry Trammell; Turn 14 Distribution; Stephan Papadakis; NHRA Stars and World Champions, Antron Brown, Ron Capps and Greg Anderson; Mario Andretti; AWE Tuning; Pfitzner Performance Gearbox; FSE; BorgWarner Turbo Systems; Full Race Motorsport; CP-Carrillo; Outkast Engine Development; TITAN Fuel Tanks; Harrah Enterprise; Kaulig Racing; Steele Racing Products; TotalSim; ChassisSim Technologies; Linda Vaughn; Eibach; Baja 1000 Champion, Cameron Steele; Stand 21; Dragon Fire Performance; DSPS Engineering; Intercomp Racing; World Products; Beal Racing Engines; Billy Johnson, IMSA Champion; Colton Herta, IndyCar Driver; Sebastien Bourdais, IndyCar Driver; Dave Furst, FP of Communications for IndyCar; Fueltech; Giant Finishing; Brian Tooley Racing; Hateley Motorsports; Titan Motorsports; Coan Engineering; Doug Fehan, Former GM & Corvette Racing Manager; Fred Veitch, Pikes Peak Winner; Jeff Swart, Pikes Peak Winner; Penske Shocks; SCAT Crankshafts; Beck Racing Engines; BestLine Racing; Chris Davis, NHRA Team Owner; Hamke Racecars; Buzze Racing; Inland Empire Driveline Service; Vibratech; Oerlikon Balzers; Bryan Herta; Sean Geiser, Geiser Performance; Maglock / Fluidlogic; Bruce Binnquist, BDI Racing Can-Am X3; Reid Rocker Arms; Marc Miller, IMSA Champion; Bettencourt Motorsports; Dambest Race Fuel Systems; Abbott Racing; John Clagett, President Trans Am Series; S&W Race Cars; Darrell Gwynn, NHRA Champion; Team Kalitta; DHL; MAC Tools; PAGID Racing; Ferrea Racing Components; 4 Piston Racing; LN Engineering; Fitech Fuel Injection; Social Lab Media; Marshall Pruett; Bob Varsha; The Gorsline Company; FTI Performance; NHRA Champion Todd Tudderow; NOS and Full Throttle Energy; Davies Craig; Motorsports Fuel and Equipment / RACE-GAS; TPIS; Kelly Crandall; Pro Ultrasonics; Mason's Automotive and Machine Shop; Zycoat; NHRA Top Fuel Champion, Terry McMillen; Elite Shock Services; Shiftec; Racing Radios; Rottler; DiscoveryParts; Michael Cobb, President, SCCA; John Doonan, President, IMSA; Greg Gill, President, SRO; Tony Parella, President SVRA; Supertech Performance; OCD Works; NHRA Crew Chiefs: Jim Oberhofer, Rahn Tobler, Nick Boninfante, Kurt Elliott and Bobby Lagana; Mark Miles, President & CEO of Penske Entertainment Corp., comprised of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, INDYCAR & IMS Productions; Chillout Systems; Trailer Alarms; Holinger; Bill Rader Motorsports; Monster Energy; Doug Boles, President, Indianapolis Motor Speedway; Chip Wile, President, Daytona International Speedway; Connie Nyholm, President, Virginia International Raceway; The MIA; Alan Gow, President of the FIA WTCC and Director of the BTCC; Malcolm Wilson OBE, Founder and CEO of M-Sport, World Rally Champions; Duncan Wiltshire, CEO of Motor Racing Legends and Historic Promotions; K1 RaceGear; Kevin Swindell, Chili Bowl Nationals Champion; Fluidampr; MAHLE Motorsport; Kevin Miller, President, USAC; Jim Liaw, President, Formula D; Jim Ryan, Vice President SCORE; Brian Carter, CEO, World Of Outlaws; Turbosmart; Bisimoto Engineering; IMI Performance Products; Good Vibrations Motorsports; Hyperfuels; Total; Performance Plus Global Logistics; Kenny Wallace, Former NASCAR Driver and Fox TV Reporter; MAVTV; Veteran Motorsports Journalist Ralph Sheheen; Beth Paretta, Team Owner, Paretta Autosport; K2R Motorsports; HRX; Philip Creighton Motorsport; Powersports Consulting; HMS Motorsport; ETS Racing Fuels; E-MERSIV; NEDRA (National Electric Drag Racing Association); Don Garlits; Huff Motorsports; Megan Leatham, Executive Director, Pikes Peak; Ron Knoch, President, NADM; Marty Fiolka, Promoter, Crandon International Raceway; Dave Cole, Co-Founders, King of The Hammers; SRI; Del West; SPEEDiagnostix; Joe Baker Equipment Sales; Digital Momentum; Welder Up; EDGE Welding Cups; CT Race Worxs; Xceldyne; Miller Electric Mfg. LLC; Mark Rushbrook, Global Director, Ford Performance; The AERA; Tilton Engineering; Wayne Taylor Racing; RACE-FAN; Aviaid Oil Systems; Jack Sparks; Jim Campbell, Vice President of GM Performance & Motorsports; Frederic Lequien, CEO, FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC); EMCO Gears; Chris Dyson Racing; Avio Race; Speed Sport; Emmett Hahn, Founder of the Chili Bowl Nationals; Peter Murphy, owner, Keller Auto Speedway and Skagit Speedway; Richard Marshal, owner, Marshall Racing and Clauson-Marshall Racing; Dennis Sullivan, President of the Utah Salt Flats Racing Association (USFRA); SRI and Stock Car Steel & Aluminum; Technique, Inc; Diamond Pistons; Jason Dienhart, President and CEO of Global Time Attack and Super Lap Battle; Chris Stewart, Founder of Gridlife; Xtrac; Accu-Rite; D&J Prescision Machine; Dallara; Center for Automotive Research; Ricardo Juncos, President and Team Principal of Junco-Hollinger Racing; John Waraniak; Steele Racing Products; Hypercraft; Big Oak Garage; SFI; Speedflow; Jay Frye, President, IndyCar; PitLogic; ELF; Turn 2 Racing; AF Accessories; Jimmie McMillian, Chief Diversity Officer, Penske Entertainment Corp; David Wilson, President of Toyota Racing Development USA; Mo Murray, SVP of Garage Team Mazda; Mike Shank, Co-Owner of Meyer Shank Racing; Peter Thul, Senior Director for Sport of WRC Promoter GmbH; Preston Osborn, Competition Director of America Rally Association; Jason Rittenberry, CVE & COO of Music City Grand Prix; DART Machinery; Brad Gerber, VP Sales & CDO, NHRA; Driven Racing Oil; Steve O'Donnell, EVP and Chief Racing Development Officer, and John Probst, Senior Vice President, Racing Innovation, NASCAR; Taro Koki, CEO & Founder of Kuruma NFT; George Tamayo, Creative Director, Racer Studio; Hot Shot's Secret; Firepunk Diesel; Jeff Ginter Racing Engines; Off-Road Champions, Loren Healy & Erik Miller; Sunnen Products Company; Tom Gideon, Retired, Senior Director of Safety for NASCAR; Fury Race Cars; Mark Cronquist, Head Engine Builder at Joe Gibbs Racing; The Joie of Seating; Motul; DragonSpeed; Ed Pink; Steve Lewis, PRI Founder; Peterson Fluid Systems; Competition Suspension; Cam Reimers Motorsports; VP Racing Fuels; Virginia Motorsports Park; Tom Fujita; Control; Evolution Measurement; Serck Motorsport; Alcon; AEM Performance Electronics; McLeod Racing; Race Engine Builder, Jon Kaase; K&N Engineering; Cristy Lee, Automotive Celebrity, Host MotorTrend, Discovery, HGTV; Agency 133; Lyn St. James; Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA); Lethal Chassis; Taylor Ferns, USAC Racer; GSEvents; Purdue School of Engineering and Technology/IUPUI; Katherine Legge, IMSA WeatherTech/IndyCar Driver; Elite Sensors; Ken Clapp, West Coast Stock Car Motorsports Hall of Fame, CEO / Chairman and Retired - Senior VP of Marketing Development, NASCAR; Walt Czarnecki, Sr. Executive Vice President, Penske Automotive Group; Rhys Millen, 2-time King of the Mountain, Pikes Peak; Rod Millen, 5-time King of the Mountain, Pikes Peak; Loni Unser, the second woman of the Unser clan to tackle Pikes Peak; Apex Circuit Design; Motorsports Capital; Carolina Motorsports Park; Shopmonkey; EFI University; Custom Automotive Network (CAN); R & R Marketing Consultants; Motor State Distributing; Tecpro Barriers; Shaver Specialties Racing Engines; Dynojet Research; WPC Treatment; CTP Cryogenics; PAC Racing Springs; ; Kelly Moss Road & Race; Murf McKinney, President of McKinney Corp., Chassis Builder; A.E.D. Metal Products; BOYCE Industries; Andy Lally ALIVE; Trellist; Materion; Haltech Engine Management Systems; Hani Z. Sayed, Partner, Intellectual Property, Rutan & Tucker, LLP; ESI Equipment and Race Track Safety Services; Battery Innovation Center; Davin Reckow, Redline Rebuild Host, Media Operations Team Lead, Engine Builder Extraordinaire.