NASCAR Appoints Brandon Thompson to Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion

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NASCAR Appoints Brandon Thompson to Lead Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Programs; 17-year Industry Veteran Transitions to New Role After Leading NASCAR Touring Series

NASCAR Appoints Brandon Thompson to Lead Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Programs. 17-year Industry Veteran Transitions to New Role After Leading NASCAR Touring Series

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 16, 2020) – NASCAR today announced the appointment of industry veteran Brandon Thompson to the newly created position of Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion. In this role, Thompson will lead the sanctioning body’s strategy for diversity and inclusion, as well as programs and initiatives designed to champion and enhance diversity across the NASCAR industry.

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NASCAR Diversity Internship Program launches Careers in Motorsports

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2018 NASCAR Diversity Internship Program Class Photo – John K. Harrelson

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Brandon Thompson fully concedes that other than knowing who seven-time NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt was or the racing successes of his fellow Tennesseans Sterling Marlin and Bobby Hamilton, he had not followed the sport of NASCAR early in his life. Continue reading