International
Speedway Corporation has named Dave Allen President of Auto Club Speedway,
effective immediately. Allen accepts the role from his most recent
position as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for ACS.
Allen
replaces Gillian Zucker who was recently named President of Business Operations
for the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers.
Allen,
41, a 17-year veteran in the sports marketing industry, will report to ISC
President, John R. Saunders and will be responsible for all operations of Auto
Club Speedway and Auto Club Dragway.
“Dave
is a proven leader with a strong background and knowledge of the motorsports
industry, the Inland Empire/L.A. markets and Auto Club Speedway,” said Saunders.
“He brings experience and strong leadership skills needed to help continue to
position Auto Club Speedway and motorsports for growth in Southern California.”
“I’m
so excited to lead this incredible group of professionals here at Auto Club
Speedway,” said Allen. “Southern California is known for its strong car
culture and racing history and I look forward to building on those traditions
with the help of our staff and amazing fans.”
Allen
joined Penske Motorsports at previously-named California Speedway in April of
1999 after spending one year at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. From
2002-2006, he served as Senior Director of Sales and Marketing before being
named Vice President of Sales and Marketing in 2006 with oversight of all
sponsorship, hospitality, suite and consumer sales. In 2008 Allen, along with
former track president Gillian Zucker, completed the Speedway’s groundbreaking
naming rights partnership with Auto Club of Southern California.
Allen,
his wife and three children reside in Upland, CA.
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