Jon Ikeda is a great one for us because he’s the boss’s boss’s boss at Acura. His current title is Brand Officer, but he’s more of a designer than a manager, but most importantly, he’s a racer. Yeah, he’s the boss, but we only chose to sit with him because he’s a character and a great storyteller and sheds a lot of light on just how it all works. Dinner was served at Saint & Second in Long Beach, CA, with the song “Future Hit” by Louis II taking us out. Thanks again to Continental Tire, Acura, and Valvoline for making it all happen.
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Jon Ikeda is a great one for us because he’s the boss’s boss’s boss at Acura. His current title is Brand Officer, but he’s more of a designer than a manager, but most importantly, he’s a racer. Yeah, he’s the boss, but we only chose to sit with him because he’s a character and a great storyteller and sheds a lot of light on just how it all works. Dinner was served at Saint & Second in Long Beach, CA, with the song “Future Hit” by Louis II taking us out. Thanks again to Continental Tire, Acura, and Valvoline for making it all happen.
Eric Foss is a classic journeyman driver who has gone from amateur racer to coach to now one of the staples of the touring and production ranks of current sportscar racing. Having won in nearly everything he’s competed in, Eric is a champion of the IMSA Pilot Challenge ranks and one of the most universally respected people in the paddock. Lunch was served at Fred’s Texas Cafe in Fort Worth, Texas, with the song “Father Texas” by Birdtalker taking us out. Thanks again to Continental Tire, Acura, and Valvoline for making it all happen.
Eric Foss is a classic journeyman driver who has gone from amateur racer to coach to now one of the staples of the touring and production ranks of current sportscar racing. Having won in nearly everything he’s competed in, Eric is a champion of the IMSA Pilot Challenge ranks and one of the most universally respected people in the paddock. Lunch was served at Fred’s Texas Cafe in Fort Worth, Texas, with the song “Father Texas” by Birdtalker taking us out. Thanks again to Continental Tire, Acura, and Valvoline for making it all happen.
Felipe Nasr is one of the modern greats of road racing, and his legend is only growing. A native of Brazil, Felipe found huge success in European junior racing, including winning the British F3 championship before moving on to Formula One. He scored a top-five on his debut. He’s since gone on to become one of the greats in IMSA prototype ranks, winning his second championship this year on top of wins at the 12 Hours of Sebring and beyond. Dinner was served at The Cellar in Corning, NY, with the song “I’ll be Fine” by Hayes Peebles taking us out. Thanks again to Continental Tire, Acura, and Valvoline for making it all happen.
Felipe Nasr is one of the modern greats of road racing, and his legend is only growing. A native of Brazil, Felipe found huge success in European junior racing, including winning the British F3 championship before moving on to Formula One. He scored a top-five on his debut. He’s since gone on to become one of the greats in IMSA prototype ranks, winning his second championship this year on top of wins at the 12 Hours of Sebring and beyond. Dinner was served at The Cellar in Corning, NY, with the song “I’ll be Fine” by Hayes Peebles taking us out. Thanks again to Continental Tire, Acura, and Valvoline for making it all happen.
Michael Printup is the current President of Watkins Glen International, but his history as one of the sport’s most dynamic track developers is long heralded. A staple of NASCAR and the former ISC family, Michael has developed race tracks ranging from California to Michigan, including one of the craziest stories on a development project in Staten Island, NY. Dinner was served at the Blue Pointe Grill at the Harbor Hotel in Watkins Glen, NY, with the song “Trust Be a Cop” by Husbands taking us out. Thanks again to Continental Tire, Acura, and Valvoline for making it all happen.
