Michael Waltrip Racing Executive Team
Ty Norris Norris is the E.V.P. of Business Development and is also the General Manager. Ty Norris’ career in NASCAR spans the course of 15 years and includes some of the sport’s most recognizable names – Dale Earnhardt, Inc., Speedway Motorsports, Inc. and RJ Reynolds. Over the past few years, Norris has applied his industry knowledge to help grow Michael Waltrip Racing and negotiate key partnerships with sponsors, such as, NAPA Auto Parts, Aaron’s and TUMS.
Larry Johns Larry Johns is the E.V.P. and CFO. As Chief Financial Officer Larry Johns is primarily responsible for managing the 250-employee company’s cash flow as well as communicating the team’s strategic direction for execution from the shop floor to the racetrack. Johns previously served as CFO of PPI Motorsports, LLC and prior to that owned his own business for almost a decade.
Scott Miller Executive Vice President of Competition
Bobby Kennedy Kennedy is the E.V.P. of Race Operations. Kennedy’s NASCAR career began in 1987 and includes affiliations with organizations such as SABCO and Petty Enterprises. He joined Michael Waltrip Racing in January 2001 and has been instrumental to the success of the organization.
Nick Hughes Nick Hughes is the E.V.P. and Technical Director. Nick joined Michael Waltrip Racing in March 2008 after spending five years at Evernham Motorsports where he served as Director of Vehicle Dynamics and Simulation. Prior to that he worked as Chief Design Engineer for Penske Racing Shocks in Pennsylvania.
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