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New President Takes Helm at Historic Anderson Speedway
6 May
Summary
- Jared Owen appointed president; Joe Balash named director of operations.
- Rick Dawson, owner for 30 years, transitions to chairman of the board.
- Anderson Speedway hosted numerous NASCAR champions over its history.
Anderson Speedway has undergone a significant leadership transition. Rick Dawson, who has owned the local track for three decades, has appointed Jared Owen as the new president. In addition to this key appointment, Joe Balash has been named the director of operations, tasked with overseeing all race-related aspects of the speedway.
Owen has been actively involved in racing operations at Anderson Speedway for several years, diligently working to improve the experience for both fans and competitors. He also manages the mybigPlan.com500 Sprint Car Tour, which features the annual Unified Group Services Little 500 at Anderson Speedway. This race, scheduled for May 23rd, will mark its 78th running and is widely regarded as the most prestigious pavement sprint car race nationally.
Rick Dawson will continue his involvement with the speedway as the chairman of the board. The speedway boasts a storied past, having hosted numerous drivers who later achieved success in NASCAR's top series. Notable names include Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch, Chase Elliott, and Tony Stewart, among others, who competed at Anderson during events like the Redbud 400.
In recent racing news, Ryder VanAlst secured his first feature win in the Anderson Speedway Vern's Concrete Late Model class last weekend, marking a significant achievement for the young driver.
