Walker Leaving INDYCAR
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowINDYCAR President of Competition & Operations Derrick Walker is leaving the position next month to pursue other opportunities. Hulman & Co. Chief Executive Officer Mark Miles says the organization is searching for Walker’s successor.
He took on the role in 2013 after serving as general manager for Ed Carpenter Racing in the IndyCar Series.
During his time with INDYCAR, he helped land Boston as a new race on the 2016 schedule and was key in launching the Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis in 2014 and was instrumental in the new aerodynamics kits implemented this year on the circuit.
Miles says "we have benefited from Derrick’s extensive racing experience, his tireless effort and his passion for INDYCAR, and he will be missed. We appreciate the thoughtful way Derrick has planned his transition and wish him well in his future endeavors."
Walker’s previous positions in his more than 40 years in racing include race team owner and board member of the defunct IndyCar Series competitor, Championship Auto Racing Teams Inc.