NHRA Creates Technical Operations VP Position

GLENDORA, Calif. (July 24, 2008) — After a national search, NHRA has hired Glen Gray, formerly of Delphi Corp. and its electronics and safety division, to the newly created position of vice president of technical operations. He will report directly to Graham Light, senior vice president of racing operations at NHRA.

Gray has spent 25 years working with Delphi in a number of engineering capacities. Most recently, he was motorsports engineering manager leading a Delphi team of software, mechanical and electrical engineers in the development of complex electronics products used in motorsports worldwide. In addition, he supported motorsports safety initiatives in several race series through the use of electronics and crash sled testing. “Glen demonstrated, from the beginning of the process, his extensive experience in technical and safety issues,” said Light. “To have someone join NHRA with his knowledge and understanding of these areas provides a great complement to our current team and ongoing initiatives specific to safety and technology.” While at Delphi, Gray served as the lead spokesperson for the company on all motorsports technical issues and throughout his career has shown his versatility in the area of motorsports engineering, programming and systems. In addition, he has a strong business acumen which will be invaluable when implementing technical and safety initiatives at NHRA. Most recently, he has played an instrumental role in the crash sensors mandated in all Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock classes in 2008. “I am excited about the opportunity to join NHRA and bring new, fresh ideas into the sport as it relates to technical and safety measures,” said Gray. “NHRA is a unique form of motorsports and will require me to call upon all aspects of my experiences in motorsports.” Gray graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in electronic engineering technology. Gray and his family will relocate to Southern California from their home in Kokomo, Ind. He will join NHRA on Aug. 19. Headquartered in Glendora, Calif., NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. It presents 24 national events through its NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. The NHRA has 80,000 members and 140 member tracks. The NHRA-sanctioned sportsman and bracket racing series’ provide competition opportunities for drivers of all levels. The NHRA develops the stars of tomorrow by offering the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, NHRA Summit Racing Series, and the NHRA Street Legal Drags presented by AAA. The NHRA also offers the O’Reilly Auto Parts Jr. Drag Racing League for youths ages 8 to 17.