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The NTT IndyCar Series announced on Tuesday morning that longtime Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles has been named the President of IndyCar. Boles has served as IMS President since 2013, and has overseen many iterations of the storied Indianapolis 500, including the 100th running in 2016. He has been praised for this promotional aspirations, […]
Boles has been the IMS President since 2013, overseeing multiple Indianapolis 500 races, including the iconic 100th running in 2016, praised for his promotion efforts bringing over $150 million in investment. He is known for being approachable, engaging with fans directly, and addressing issues firsthand. Boles will maintain his role as IMS President while taking additional responsibilities with IndyCar under Penske’s leadership. Furthermore, outgoing president Jay Frye, after a decade with the series, has stepped down. IndyCar’s leadership structure is evolving with key appointments like Mark Sibla as Senior Vice President of Competition and Kyle Novak as Vice President of Officiating and Race Control. These changes reflect a dynamic landscape shift for IndyCar, coinciding with the new broadcasting partnership with FOX Sports starting this season.
