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John Doonan, President of IMSA, has joined the lineup of featured speakers for the 5th Annual Race Industry Week, taking place Monday through Thursday, December 2–5, 2024. No charge to attend. CLI…
IMSA’s President, John Doonan, will be speaking at the 5th Annual Race Industry Week happening from December 2 to December 5, 2024. Attendance at this event is free, and registration is available by clicking the provided link. As the head of IMSA, Doonan oversees the daily operations of the sanctioning body, which governs seven racing series in North America, including the prestigious IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Doonan transitioned to IMSA in 2019 following a successful 17-year career with Mazda North American Operations, where he held various key roles, including director of motorsports. In addition to his responsibilities at IMSA, Doonan has been actively involved in motorsports as a member and chairman of the board for the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in Daytona Beach, Florida. With a strong background in business administration and marketing, Doonan is a lifelong motorsports enthusiast who hails from the Chicagoland area and has been deeply involved in the industry since a very young age, having attended his first race at just six weeks old.
