Kalitta Motorsports recently announced motorsports industry veteran Chuck Spicer as its new Business Development Manager. The announcement comes ahead of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, commencing on March 8-10, 2024, with the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla.

Spicer’s role will encompass the establishment and cultivation of corporate partnerships, acquisition of new sponsorships, and a commitment to contributing to Team Kalitta’s overall growth and success. His extensive experience in motorsports, particularly in NASCAR with STP Racing, Richard Childress Racing, and Iowa Speedway, coupled with his recent corporate involvement in directing multiple motorsports sponsorships, positions Spicer as a valuable addition to Team Kalitta.

Having held key positions such as the general manager of Falcon Sports at Bowling Green State University and Learfield Sports, Spicer brings a wealth of knowledge in race teams, racing facilities, media rights, and sales. His deep understanding of the return-on-investment companies seek in their sports-marketing endeavors makes him a strategic asset for Team Kalitta.

Team Kalitta’s General Manager, Chad Head, expressed enthusiasm about Spicer’s addition.

“To say we’re thrilled to bring Chuck to Team Kalitta would be a pretty big understatement,” Head explained. “Chuck has done it all in the motorsports business, and we’re really fortunate to have him on our team.”

Spicer’s familiarity with the race team and his comprehensive experience make him an immediate contributor. 

“He’ll be able to jump in and contribute immediately, and we’re very happy to be working with him,” Head added.

“Kalitta Motorsports is one of the crown jewels of NHRA Drag Racing, and I’m really looking forward to working with one of the best teams in all of motorsports,” Spicer said. “I’ve been really fortunate to work with some great people at some incredible companies in my career, but I’m very happy to join this team..

“We have the defending Top Fuel champion on a team with three drivers who are all NHRA champions, and our team owner is a Motorsports legend, so we have a strong leader who knows what it takes to win. I can’t wait to start telling this team’s story.”