After a national search, NHRA has hired
Glen Gray, formerly of Delphi Corp. and its electronics and safety
division, for the newly created position of vice president of technical
operations. He will report directly to Graham Light, NHRA senior vice
president-racing operations.
Gray has spent 25 years working with Delphi in a number of engineering capacities. Most recently, he was motorsports engineering manager, leading a Delphi
team of software, mechanical, and electrical engineers in the
development of complex electronics products used in motorsports
worldwide. In addition, he supported motorsports safety initiatives in
several race series through the use of electronics and crash sled
testing.
"Glen demonstrated, from the beginning of the process, his extensive
experience in technical and safety issues," said Light. "To have
someone join NHRA with his knowledge and understanding of these areas
provides a great complement to our current team and ongoing initiatives
specific to safety and technology."
While at Delphi, Gray served as the
lead spokesperson for the company on all motorsports technical issues
and throughout his career has shown his versatility in the area of
motorsports engineering, programming, and systems. In addition, he has
a strong business acumen that will be invaluable when implementing
technical and safety initiatives at NHRA. Most recently, he has played
an instrumental role in the crash sensors mandated in all Top Fuel,
Funny Car, and Pro Stock classes in 2008.
"I am excited about the opportunity to join NHRA and bring new,
fresh ideas into the sport as it relates to technical and safety
measures," said Gray. "NHRA is a unique form of motorsports and will
require me to call upon all aspects of my experiences in motorsports."
Gray graduated from Indiana State University
with a Bachelor of Science degree in electronic engineering technology.
Gray and his family will relocate to Southern California from their
home in Kokomo, Ind. He will join NHRA Aug. 19.