Mike Rice promoted to Sr. Director of Competition-Matt DeYoung new D7 director.

[ZWeinstein]

Rice named Sr. Director of Competition; DeYoung new Pacific Division Director

NHRA officials announced the promotion of Mike Rice to Senior Director of Competition and the addition of Matt DeYoung as Division Director of the Pacific Division (Division 7).

www.nhra.com

Great news for both gentleman. Mike has always done a great job out here in D7 running a tight ship and he will do be great at the national event level. Matt who I believe has been one of the head honchos of Tucson Dragway has been around the sport his entire life and Im sure he will do a great job filling Mike's shoes.

 

[Walter]

Matt did run Tucson Dragway. His departure is a loss to those of us in Tucson, but a big gain to the larger Div. 7 market.

Matt does have a long history in the sport. He has gained a lot of boots on the ground experience in drag racing dealing with spectators, racers, track operational issues, and sponsors.

Plus, he is a good guy!

 

[FreddieCougar]

I have always enjoyed dealing with Mike, very good guy for the position, Congrats!
TM

 

[DG]

Well deserved promotion for Mike!

Lots of changes at NHRA for 2023! Hope that they are all positive ones!

 

[Jim]

Well deserved promotion for Mike!

Lots of changes at NHRA for 2023! Hope that they are all positive ones!

But what experience does he have with circus animals?

 

[Jeff]

But what experience does he have with circus animals?

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