Expert Witness 58978
Amusement Parks
Out of State, Florida
Associate, Hillsborough Community College
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Recognized for extensive involvement in motorsports venue operations, racing safety initiatives, and competitive driving environments, this motorsports operations and safety expert brings more than 10 years of experience in motorsports venue development, facility operations, and safety planning, together with more than 30 years of competitive racing experience. The expert specializes in motorsports venue design, safety certification, business modeling, fundraising strategy, facility construction coordination, and operational planning for automobile, karting, and motorcycle racing environments. Prior expert witness and consulting experience includes matters involving motorsports safety, improper fencing, debris fencing concerns, inadequate barrier systems, crowd control procedures, spectator safety issues, and liability matters associated with racing facilities and motorsports events. Additional areas of expertise include motorsports venue planning, trackside safety systems, pre-safety planning, equipment budgeting, operator manual development, market analysis, infrastructure planning, and operational analysis for racing complexes, test tracks, and motorsports facilities. This expert holds a Master of Business Administration degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Extensive leadership responsibilities have included service as Acting CEO of Missouri Autosport Park and prior experience as investor, owner-operator, and Director of Business Development for Oregon Raceway Park. Operational contributions have involved development of business models for motorsports venues, fundraising initiatives, facility design and construction coordination, safety certification preparation, relationship management involving professional driving schools and motorcycle training operations, and development of operational manuals, employee handbooks, and SCCA course marshal training programs. The expert also participated in master planning and operational analysis for multiple motorsports developments, including Central Florida Motorsports Enterprises, SPARC test track, Renaissance at Bader Field Motorsport Country Club, and international motorsports projects such as Kuwait Motor City.
Forensic and consulting experience includes evaluation of improper fencing, debris fencing concerns, inadequate barrier systems, crowd control procedures, signage issues, and investigations involving driver and instructor fatalities at motorsports facilities. Additional safety-related experience includes certification as a track safety inspector through Motorsport Services International, participation in safety reviews and certification recommendations for racing circuits, and long-standing involvement with industry forums addressing motorsports venue safety, liability exposure, insurance considerations, emergency response systems, debris fencing, and circuit safety technologies. The expert has also attended presentations and industry forums involving FIA facility improvement programs, safe circuit design, electronic marshaling systems, track operator liability, and spectator safety initiatives.
Complementing extensive operational and consulting experience, the expert has held competition licenses through multiple racing organizations, including ICSCC, SCCA, NASA, and the International Karting Federation, and has participated in endurance racing, karting competition, and open-wheel formula driving programs. Additional operational and instructional responsibilities have included corner marshal supervision, technical inspection, driving instruction, novice racing license evaluation, fire crew participation, and racing team support activities. Professional organization involvement includes membership with Motorsport Services International and the Porsche Club of America, along with leadership service as President and Vice President of Team Continental Racing Club.
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Degree Type
Master
Field of Study
Business Administration
Institution
Willamette University
Degree Type
Bachelor
Field of Study
Arts
Institution
University of Puget Sound
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License
Certification / License
Competition license
Issuing Authority
International Conference of Sports Car Clubs (ICSCC)
Type
License
Certification / License
Competition license
Issuing Authority
Sports Car Club of America (SCCA)
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Motorsports
Auto race track
Recreational Safety
Type
License
Certification / License
Competition license
Issuing Authority
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)