In this episode Senior Vice President of IndyCar Competition and Operations, Mark Sibla, discusses the strategic differentiators and growth factors of the IndyCar series. Listen in as Mark and Jen delve into the impact of the media partnership with Fox, and explore how fan engagement and accessibility are transforming the sport. Mark shares insights on leadership, the role of data and technology in enhancing performance and fan experience, and the exciting future of IndyCar, including the introduction of a new car. Both racing fans and business leaders will find value in the leadership lessons and industry perspectives shared in this episode.

Episode Highlights:

03:02 IndyCar's Unique Position in Motorsports

11:02 Challenges and Strategic Decisions

18:49 Media Partnerships and Growth

25:49 Leadership Lessons from Motorsports

29:11 The Importance of Defined Roles

30:37 Leveraging Data and Technology

34:05 Future Vision for IndyCar

About Mark:

Mark Sibla is an INDYCAR senior executive who was named Senior Vice President of Competition and Operations in February of 2025, expanding on his previous roles after serving as Chief of Staff for six seasons and, more recently, Vice President in 2024. Mark has worked in motorsports for two decades and joined INDYCAR in 2008 as the Director of Client Services in 2011. He was then promoted to Vice President of Partner Strategy and helped oversee the sales efforts of INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 2012-16. In this new role, Mark leads INDCYAR efforts around general operations, strategic initiatives and business affairs. 

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INDYCAR Website: https://www.indycar.com/

INDYCAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indycar

INDYCAR X: https://www.instagram.com/indycar

INDYCAR NTT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/INDYCAR/

INDYCAR TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indycar

Mark Sibla LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksibla/

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