Hamilton joins USAC as Executive Director

Davey Hamilton is returning to his roots. The open-wheel veteran and former IndyCar driver and team co-owner has joined the management team of the United States Auto Club (USAC) in the newly created role as Executive Director of USAC Racing, the sanctioning body announced. The role will report to USAC President and CEO Kevin Miller and is effective immediately.

USAC's business structure will now encompass three main business segments for reporting and management purposes; USAC Racing, USAC Sanctioning, and USAC Properties & Promotions.

"Our business has experienced tremendous growth over the past seven years as we have diversified our motorsports portfolio to include off-road, rally and other motorsport segments such as snowmobile racing," said Miller. "We are committed to growing each business area which requires additional focus and attention. As we enter our 60th year as a motorsports leader in 2015, we want to ensure that we are well positioned for growth and new opportunities in a challenging motorsports environment. The appointment today of Davey reaffirms our commitment to enhancing the core of USAC and we are excited to start a new era with such a passionate racing leader."

USAC's circle track division for Silver Crown, Sprint Car and Midget racing is the top tier of the organization. Hamilton, a former USAC pavement standout, will lead the club's future efforts in strengthening USAC's leadership position in sprint car and midget racing across the USA.

"USAC is a storied brand in motorsports and my roots were greatly influenced from the short tracks of America. I am excited to be part of a team that is so passionate and dedicated to taking our motorsport program to the next generation of racing fans" stated Davey. "I've been a driver, car owner, promoter and series owner, which has offered me a great perspective for this new challenge."