Time to ‘Lean In’ at NASCAR, ISC
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Leaders from NASCAR and International Speedway Corp. gathered for a “Lean In” event in Daytona recently. ISC CEO Lesa France Kennedy holds a copy of the Sheryl Sandberg book, which addresses women’s workplace empowerment.
Photo by: NASCAR
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CLT meetup
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Bespoke Sports & Entertainment CEO Mike Boykin and CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams attend a Charlotte Sports & Business networking event March 14 at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
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United effort
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Executive Vice Chairman Ed Woodward and Sir Bobby Charlton of Manchester United announced a partnership between the club and Charlton’s charity, set up with the aim of clearing land mines, March 15 at the Aon Training Complex in Manchester.
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IndyCar opener
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MSNBC anchor Brian Williams and David Letterman, co-owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan racing, at the Verizon IndyCar Series’ season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on March 12.
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Ko is an Inspiration
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LPGA No. 1 golfer Lydia Ko (second from left) surprised three top American Junior Golf Association golfers in Los Angeles on March 8, International Women’s Day, to officially launch the 2017 ANA Inspiration, the opening LPGA major championship of the season, to be held at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif., this week. Ko is the defending tournament champion.
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Paved for a party
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On the track after the ceremonial first lap during the Texas Motor Speedway track renovation unveiling March 13: NASCAR’s Steve O’Donnell, JTG Daugherty Racing driver Chris Buescher, Texas Motor Speedway’s Eddie Gossage, Ed Carpenter Racing driver and owner Ed Carpenter and IndyCar’s Jay Frye.
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Salute to Palmer
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This month’s Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard, at Bay Hill Golf Club and Lodge in Orlando, was the first since the legendary Palmer’s death in September. Among the events: MasterCard SVP of global sponsorships Michael Robichaud, president for North America Craig Vosburg and VP of U.S. sponsorships Mike Tasevski attend a lighting ceremony of a bronze statue in Palmer’s likeness.
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A panel discussing Palmer’s legacy at an event March 14 honoring his legacy: Kevin Bingham of Arnie’s Army, MasterCard’s Raja Rajamannar, golfer Brandt Snedeker, the PGA Tour’s Ty Votaw and moderator Steve Sands of NBC/Golf Channel.
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