RFK Racing has its new team president: Chip Bowers will lead the organization beginning this month, the team announced Sept. 18.
Bowers is the replacement for Steve Newmark, who departed the role last month.
“I’m honored and thrilled to be joining one of NASCAR’s premiere [sic] racing teams,” Bowers said in a team release. “As both a fan of the sport and a North Carolina native, this is truly a full circle moment for me in my career. I’m incredibly appreciative of Jack Roush, John Henry, future Hall of Fame driver and owner Brad Keselowski and our esteemed board of directors for asking me to be a trusted partner in leading the organization to new heights.”
Bowers moves to RFK from Elevate Sports Ventures, at which he had been the company’s president. He also has experience at sports teams in the MLB, NBA and more.
“Chip brings a fresh perspective that we’re really excited about,” Keselowski added. “He has proven he can grow organizations and think creatively in some of the most competitive sports markets, and that experience will help us find new ways to strengthen our team.”
Newmark left RFK to become the University of North Carolina’s athletic director.
RFK currently fields three full-time NASCAR Cup Series cars for Keselowski, Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece.
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