Leading International Motorsports Executive Visits Daytona
Bahrain Executive Meets GRAND-AM Founder During Behind-The-Scenes Tour
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. –
East met West on Wednesday
at Daytona International Speedway, when Shaikh Salman Bin Isa Al
Khalifa, the chief executive of the Bahrain International Circuit, met
with GRAND-AM Road Racing Founder and NASCAR Vice Chairman and Executive
Vice President Jim France during a tour of the
facility.
Shaikh
Salman was in Florida to attend the Performance Racing Industry trade
show in Orlando. He participated in an industry day trip
to Daytona for PRI delegates arranged by GRAND-AM, Daytona
International Speedway and the Motorsports Industry Association.
“I
am honored to be here, and this is a great opportunity,” said Shaikh
Salman, who is hoping to return for the 2013 Rolex 24. “After
seeing photos of the original track, I was very impressed with how
smooth it is after the repaving. The infield is fantastic – it’s
challenging and very quick. I really enjoy hearing about all of the
history here. It’s incredible how they came from racing
on the beach to build this facility, creating such a legacy.”
Shaikh
Salman has been involved with the Bahrain circuit since its creation,
and worked behind the scenes in an advisory role for governmental
issues, community involvement and public interest prior to the first
Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in 2004. He then took his first
official role at the circuit as head of government affairs and public
relations, and was promoted to the circuit’s
chief operating officer in 2008.
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