Cagnazzi Racing hires Braun Smith as director of business development
MOORESVILLE, NC (January 15, 2007)-- Cagnazzi Racing is pleased to announce that Braun Smith has joined the team as the new director of business development. Smith takes over the role previously held for the past three years by Dan Pikarsky who has been promoted to senior vice president of business development.
In his role, Smith will be responsible for identifying new partnership opportunities for the Slammers Ultimate Milk and Torco Race fuels teams, as well as developing new sponsor partners for Cagnazzi Racing.
"I met Braun several years ago through our General Manager Bryce Gandy and was immediately impressed" said Victor Cagnazzi "When we decided to expand the business development group his name was at the top of the list of potential candidates and we're thrilled he has decided to come on board.
"Braun has a lot of experience building programs from idea through field execution. He has driven several successful multi-brand sponsorship programs on a national level, making him an excellent fit for our sponsors and their brand strategies."
Smith brings to Cagnazzi Racing extensive experience in motorsports business development, sponsorship sales, strategy and management. He joins Cagnazzi Racing after a 6-year career at Bruton Smiths Speedway Motorsports, Inc., SMI] (NYSE:TRK) where he most recently served as director of business development. His resume includes positions with Joe Gibbs Racing, Arena Racing and Sun Trust Bank.
