By Caleb Whisler, Staff Writer
There is a new general manager in town at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Track president Ed Clark announced Wednesday afternoon that Brandon Hutchison has been promoted to the role of executive vice president and general manager of the speedway.
“Brandon has been involved in all aspects of the Speedway’s operation over the past 24 years providing him valuable experience that has prepared him for this next step in his career,” said Clark in a statement. “I am extremely proud of his growth at Atlanta Motor Speedway and he has proven himself as the absolute right person to take on the added responsibility of running the Speedway.”
Hutchison will oversee the day-to-day operations of the speedway, while Clark will remain as track president.
Clark will oversee the transition while continuing his work in long range opportunities for Atlanta Motor Speedway and parent company Speedway Motorsports Inc.
“With more than 42 years of experience in NASCAR and 26 years in Atlanta, Ed will play an important role in the strategic positioning of Atlanta Motor Speedway,” said Speedway Motorsports Inc. CEO Marcus Smith. “While Brandon’s experience has uniquely positioned him to be successful leading the day-to-day operations of the Speedway.”
Hutchison is no stranger to Atlanta Motor Speedway and the Atlanta market. He served as a public relations intern in March 1995 and was hired as a Track Rental Coordinator just four months later. He served as the Director of Events and the vice president of events before being promoted to assistant general manager in 2014.
“It’s been a long journey to get to this point,” said Hutchison. “I’m extremely thankful for the opportunity and challenges that lie ahead. We have a great team here at Atlanta Motor Speedway and I know we will continue to build on the successes achieved over the history of the track.”
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