MAPLE GROVE'S REORGANIZATION
Wed, 2007-11-14 15:12
Maple Grove Raceway today announced the reorganization of its management team.
Lex Dudas has been promoted to the position of Vice President and General
Manager effective immediately.
Dudas had been Director of Sales and Marketing since rejoining the track
staff in 2004. Previously he was Track Manager at Maple Grove Raceway from 1972
through 1978 before leaving to work for the National Hot Rod Association as
Southeast Division Director from 1979 through 1992 and then General Manager of
Indianapolis Raceway Park through 1995. Dudas’ impressive career also includes
stints as Operations Director at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and General Manager of
Pikes Peak International Speedway in Colorado Springs, CO.
“Lex and I worked side by side during the early years at Maple Grove to
build a solid foundation with our racers, fans and sponsors. He lobbied NHRA to
locate a National Event here in 1985,” said Mike Lewis, speaking on behalf of
the Maple Grove Raceway Board of Directors. “Lex has been instrumental in every
phase of our growth over the years and has done an outstanding job as Director
of Sales and Marketing since his return in 2004.”
Long time staff members George Case and John Krupiak have been released to
pursue other options as part of the reorganization plan. Additional
announcements can be expected in the weeks ahead as additional key staff members
are confirmed.
Maple Grove Raceway enters its 46th year of operation in 2008 and is
recognized worldwide as one of the leading NHRA drag racing facilities. Owned
by the descendents of the late Alfred S. Stauffer, who constructed the raceway
on his Maple Grove Park property in 1962, the quarter-mile track has been the
site of numerous world speed records. In addition to the annual NHRA Toyo Tires
Nationals in August, Maple Grove Raceway hosts over 80 days of racing each year
for local, national and international racers and fans.
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