Here is the agenda overview and discussion items for the RTBC – 2021.

Agenda

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

8:00 – 9:00 A.M. Breakfast / Registration

9:00 – 9:15 A.M. Welcome and Opening Remarks

  • Jim Liaw | General Manager | PRI

9:15 – 10:00 A.M. Session I – Motorsports Industry – Status

The Shutdown – How did the industry pivot – what worked and changed – temporary or permanent – where are we going.

  • Chris Graner | Executive Director | SPEED SPORT
  • Michelle Lackey Manor | President | Alaska Raceway Park
  • Francisque Savinien | Founder & CEO | Epartrade

10:00 – 10:45 A.M. Session II – Marketing Agencies

Reaching the Audience – Consumers and Businesses. Is Technology the Key?

  • Stephen D’Hondt | Executive Vice President | Spire +
  • Cassie Kitchell | Account Director – Motorsports | TSMGI
  • John Marsh | President | Spire +

10:45 – 11:00 A.M. Morning Break

11:00 – 11:45 A.M. Session III – Facility Development

Beyond the Track – Ancillary Features are the Key.

  • Dafydd Broom | Design Director | Apex Circuit Design
  • Michael Cowen | Managing Director | KPMG Corporate Finance
  • Michael Culver | Representative | Apex Circuit Design
  • Tim McGrane | CEO | M1 Concourse

11:45 – 12:30 P.M. Session IV – Government Affairs and Legislative Update

The RPM Act – Protecting Our Industry.

  • Tom Deery | Ambassador | PRI
  • Christian Robinson | Director of State Government Affairs | SEMA PAC

12:30 – 1:30 P.M. Lunch – Keynote Speaker

A Motorsports Perspective – Where have we been ? Where are we heading ? How can our industry develop talent on and off the track ? The Path to Success – what attributes does it take?

  • Beth Paretta | President | Paretta Autosport

1:30 – 2:15 P.M. Session V – Risk Management

Safety – On and Off the Track. A Continuous Process.

  • Cynthia Charbeneau | Motorsports Broker | Hagerty Insurance
  • Lauri Eberhart | Attorney | Apollo Sports Law Group
  • Cameron Gray| Director of Sales Partnerships | American Flat Track
  • Jeff Ladd | EVP – Motorsports | Sports Insurance Specialists
  • Alex Wolenski | Consultant | Alitrax Safety Systems

2:15 – 3:00 P.M. Session VI – Event Operations

New Races – Planning, Execution, and Follow Up.

  • Ruthie Culbertson | VP – Marketing | Experiential Events Group
  • Jared Mees | Promoter |Mees Promotions
  • Jason Rittenberry | Chief Operation Officer | Music City Grand Prix
  • Sam Worthy | Project Director – Miami F1 | Apex Circuit Design

3:00 – 3:15 P.M. Afternoon Break

3:15 – 4:00 P.M. Session VII – Motorsports Careers

Planning for the Future – On and Off the Track.

  • Brent Cox | Managing Director | CBG CPA
  • Jack Harvey | Driver | RLL Racing

4:00 – 4:45 P.M. Session VIII – Media

Tales from the Press Room.

  • Bones Bourcier | Columnist | SPEED SPORT
  • John Oreovicz | Author | Indy Split
  • Paul Pfanner | CEO | Racer Magazine
  • Ralph Sheheen | President | Turn 3 Media

4:45 P.M. Networking Reception