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Veteran motorsports executive Chris Ward has been named president of Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR), taking over the top leadership position of the IMSA-owned vintage and historic sports car racin…
Chris Ward, an experienced motorsports executive, has been appointed as the president of Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR), taking over from David Hinton. This announcement was made by IMSA President John Doonan as the organization prepares for the upcoming Rolex 24 At Daytona and HSR plans for its first event, the Spring Fling at Sebring International Raceway. Ward comes with a strong background, having previously served as the Head of Motorsport for Lamborghini North America, where he oversaw the successful Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America series. Under Ward’s leadership, the Super Trofeo series experienced significant growth and achieved record fields and capacity grids. Hinton, the outgoing president, will remain as an advisor and a member of the HSR Board of Directors, ensuring a seamless transition. HSR, under Hinton’s guidance, has seen significant growth in both competition and business operations in its over 40-year history, leading to its acquisition by IMSA.
