Out with the old at IRL, in with the new at IMS

Indy Racing League Vice President of Public Relations John Griffin has submitted his resignation, effective Dec. 18.
 
Griffin joined the Indy Racing League as vice president in 2002, overseeing all aspects of the IndyCar Series
and Firestone Indy Lights public and media relations program as well as strategic communication. During his tenure, Griffin
developed and implemented public relations strategies for several historic events including the unification of open-wheel
racing, Danica Patrick’s first win and the series IZOD entitlement announcement earlier this month.

“I
appreciate my time here at the Indy Racing League where I have made many great friends and want to thank Terry (Angstadt)
and Brian (Barnhart) for the opportunity,” said Griffin. “I really think the time is right for me to entertain
a new challenge, particularly something that would allow me more quality time with my kids.”

Before joining
the Indy Racing League, Griffin worked for NASCAR with his professional career also including stops with World Cup USA 1994
and the Major Indoor Soccer League.
 
A replacement for Griffin has not been selected.

On the same
day Griffin’s resignation was announced, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced the hiring of its first ever chief
information officer.

Rhonda Winter was named CIO, a new position that will guide the direction of all information
technology and related business units of the company. Winter formerly worked at the Indianapolis Museum of Art and NCAA.

She most recently worked as chief information officer at CIK Enterprises in Indianapolis from 2006-09.

The most
recent changes come on the heels of major layoffs at the Speedway earlier this month.