Dan Davis, who will retire as director of Ford Racing Technology on
Aug. 1 after 11 years at the post, was honored with the first Women in
the Winner’s Circle Foundation’s “Leadership Award” in a surprise
announcement at the foundation’s annual luncheon at the Indianapolis
Motor Speedway today.
Foundation founder Lyn St. James presented Davis with the award, which
honors individuals or organizations that have taken extraordinary
measures and shown outstanding initiative in promoting diversity within
the racing industry.
According to St. James, Davis was selected to be the first honoree for
his work in developing Ford’s unique Women’s Driver Development
Program, the first time an auto manufacturer created a program to
identify and develop young, female talent.
“We selected Dan as our first honoree months ago, well before his
retirement announcement,” said St. James. “I’m just thrilled he was
able to be here today to be honored for all he has done.”