Parella Motorsports Holdings has introduced that Michael Printup will be a part of the corporate because the President of Sportscar Classic Racing Affiliation (SVRA). In his new function, he’ll oversee the day after day operations of one of many oldest and largest nationwide classic racing organizations in America. Printup brings practically three a long time of motorsports expertise to the function and is finest recognized for his work as President of Watkins Glen Worldwide (WGI), the place he has spent the final 15 years.
“Once I heard that Michael was retiring from Watkins Glen, I couldn’t name him quick sufficient,” mentioned Tony Parella, CEO of PMH. “Realizing all that he has achieved all through his tenure at Watkins Glen makes me very excited for every thing he can provide SVRA and PMH. The previous few years have been a pivotal time for our firm with a whole lot of development—we’ve added race collection, dwell streaming, and now we’re specializing in our spectator expertise. Michael brings a whole lot of experience to the desk, and I’m excited for him to get began.”
Printup spent practically three a long time working for NASCAR, most notably within the function of President of WGI. As well as, he was the President of Americrown, and extra not too long ago, he oversaw the Levy meals service contract for 12 NASCAR-owned racetracks, and directed the Mobil 1 present automobile program for Tony Stewart.
“I’m excited to affix SVRA and the Parella Motorsports Holdings group,” mentioned Printup. “Since Tony [Parella] bought SVRA 10 years in the past, I’ve been in a position to watch as he’s moved all of the chess items round to develop the group to what it’s at the moment. I’ve witnessed the mergers and acquisitions he’s finished to determine strategic partnerships, whether or not with race collection or venues; and the initiatives he’s taken on in advertising his occasions, first, including spectators, and now taking occasions digital with dwell streaming. Once I introduced my retirement from Watkins Glen, I talked rather a lot in regards to the development we skilled there and the success that we achieved as a group—we constantly upped the sport. I hope to do the identical factor right here.”
Like Printup, a Hamburg, N.Y., native, SVRA and PMH even have deep ties to Upstate New York. When Parella bought SVRA 10 years in the past, the Classic Grand Prix at WGI was one in all simply three occasions on the group’s schedule. An SVRA racer himself, Parella acknowledged the chance in internet hosting classic race occasions at premier tracks like WGI, and used that as a founding precept for the corporate shifting ahead.
In the present day, PMH hosts greater than 20 occasions yearly at a few of the most iconic race circuits in North America. A typical occasion contains a number of hundred race vehicles that characterize over 100 years of automotive historical past on the observe. With over 28,000 individuals of their database, SVRA is the most important nationwide classic racing group in America. Many individuals are high-net-worth, outstanding professionals, together with C-level executives from all industries. The group is consistently including new occasions and individuals, whereas persevering with to develop its digital presence and attracting extra spectators.
Printup will start transitioning into his new function later this month.
Following stops at Portland Worldwide Raceway (July 21-23), New Jersey Motorsports Park (July 28-30) and Summit Level Motorsports Park (August 17-20), SVRA will return to Watkins Glen Worldwide for the Hilliard U.S. Classic Grand Prix, a SpeedTour occasion, September 6-10. The occasion will characteristic racing from SVRA, in addition to the Trans Am Sequence introduced by Pirelli and Worldwide GT.
