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Richard Buck will replace John Darby as NASCAR Sprint Cup Series managing director, the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) revealed today. Now serving as vice president of racing operation for IMSA, Buck will assume his new role after the 2014 Rolex 24 at Daytona, which is scheduled on January 25-26.
”Richard Buck has demonstrated a deep and unique knowledge of motorsports, and his versatility and innovative approach to competition should serve the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series garage extremely well,” said NASCAR president Mike Helton. “His wide range of expertise will be of great benefit to our premier series.”
“I’m eager and ready to pursue this unique opportunity to serve as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series managing director,” said Buck. “I appreciate the faith that NASCAR’s management team has entrusted in me for this role. As we prepare to launch the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, I’m thrilled to expand my role in the sport of NASCAR, and I look forward to helping the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition team continue to produce the best racing in the world.”
Before joining NASCAR, Buck worked as a crew chief, team manager and director of operations with several open-wheel racing teams between 1980 and 2000. As a crew chief, Buck is a multiple-time winner of the Indianapolis 500.
“I’m eager and ready to pursue this unique opportunity to serve as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series managing director,” said Buck. “I appreciate the faith that NASCAR’s management team has entrusted in me for this role. As we prepare to launch the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, I’m thrilled to expand my role in the sport of NASCAR, and I look forward to helping the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition team continue to produce the best racing in the world.”
Before joining NASCAR, Buck worked as a crew chief, team manager and director of operations with several open-wheel racing teams between 1980 and 2000. As a crew chief, Buck is a multiple-time winner of the Indianapolis 500.
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