President of Daytona International Speedway visits ECU ahead of Daytona 500
Despite this, the 'Super Bowl' of racing, the Daytona 500, will be the next biggest event in the world of sports, taking place just 12 days from now.
The president of Daytona International Speedway, Frank Kelleher, visited East Carolina University Tuesday to talk with students about what goes into putting events like this together and to learn more about what they are interested in when it comes to the world of racing.
Kelleher encouraged the students in the professional sales class, saying that it takes a really good team of help and a wide variety of roles that aren't just race car drivers, to help fans get the best experience possible and continue improving.
'So I'm the president today, but I was an intern 23 years ago with Daytona International Speedway,' Kelleher said. 'So, I think me being authentic and telling my story that it might not have been this Hollywood vision of how you end up in this role and it's not just about one specific move or step, but it's about being confident in yourself. It's about showing up on time, working hard.'
Kelleher said he looks forward to visiting ECU again in the near future and encourages everyone to tune into the Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 16th.
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