NASCAR has named Richard Buck as NASCAR Sprint Cup Series managing director. Buck will serve in the role held the past 12 years by John Darby, who will remain at NASCAR as managing director, competition.
Buck and NASCARs two other national series managing directors Wayne Auton (NASCAR Nationwide Series) and Chad Little (NASCAR Camping World Truck Series) now will report directly to Robin Pemberton, NASCAR vice president, competition and racing development.
Buck currently serves as vice president, racing operations for the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA), a role he will maintain through the 2014 Rolex 24 At Daytona (Jan. 25-26), at which time he will assume his new position. In addition to his role with IMSA, Buck has been serving as the managing director of NASCARs Touring Series, the all-important grassroots racing program that has developed numerous top-flight NASCAR drivers over the years.
Darby will retain responsibilities as managing director, competition, helping to transition the NASCAR Competition model as it evolves to incorporate more technology and innovation originating at the NASCAR Research & Development Center.
Over the past 12 years, Darby has been an instrumental part of a significant number of enhancements for NASCAR, including the introduction last year of the Gen-6 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car and an innovative laser inspection process.
(NASCAR)
