October 2, 2025, Auburn Hills, Mich – Stellantis today announced the appointment of Kevin Kidd as North American Motorsports Competition Director. In this role, Kidd will lead motorsports activities for NHRA and Ram’s upcoming return to the NASCAR Truck Series.
Kidd’s position marks a key milestone in the company’s commitment to racing and high-performance products.
Kidd brings more than 25 years of motorsports experience to the role, including leadership positions as Director, Crew Chief and Race Engineer. A respected figure within the racing community, Kidd also served five years on the NASCAR Competition Advisory Committee. His deep expertise in engineering and leading teams will be instrumental in shaping strategy on the track.
“The intersection of engineering and competition has always been my passion,” said Kidd. “Stellantis’ innovative approach to motorsports, especially in partnership with Kaulig Racing, presents a unique opportunity to push boundaries. I’m looking forward to contributing fresh ideas to help drive these efforts forward.”
Kidd will work closely with Kaulig Racing, Tony Stewart Racing and Direct Connection Engineering, reporting directly to Tom Sacoman, Senior Vice President of SRT Performance Division Operations.
“Our unconventional approach to competition demands a leader who can think differently, and Kevin is exactly that,” said Sacoman. “His reputation in racing, combined with the capabilities of our teams, will help deliver on our ‘Last Tenth’ performance philosophy.”
Kidd holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech and is currently pursuing an MBA from MIT’s Sloan School of Management.