INDYCAR: Marine Corps veteran Dooley set for operations role

IndyCar is expected to announce a new front-office hiring this week but it won't be Derrick Walker's replacement.

RACER has learned that Kirk Dooley is joining IndyCar is some sort of liaison role involving competition and operations. Dooley is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Purdue University graduate who has no previous racing experience but admits in his profile below he's a big racing enthusiast.

Dooley's LinkedIn profile says:

"I am a Marine Officer retiring after 24 years, concluding a rich and diverse career that I will forever be grateful for. Now, I am excited to start the next chapter and look forward to continuing a track record of success by fusing a wealth of experience with new and interesting opportunities.

"My expertise spans multiple military industries as a Special Operations and Intelligence Officer. Executive-level leadership with a proven reputation in mastering complex roles amidst challenging and dynamic environments, and a talent for compressing the learning curve timeline.

Whether I embark on a path to harnessing my passion for motorsports, or simply continue to lead talented teams and organizations to great success, I am committed to carrying the same bold enthusiasm I had as a Marine into the next endeavor."

Walker resigned as president of IndyCar competition and operations last August after three years at the job.