David Hyatt

Background

About David Hyatt

More than 20+ years’ experience in the NASCAR industry as a Senior Executive influencing over $250M in revenue and achieving over $30M in costs savings along with 40% profitability. Held responsibility over day-to-day operations, finance, human resources, facilities, maintenance, sales, marketing, customer service, community, and stakeholder relations. Spearheaded numerous additional revenue generation strategies including increasing ticket sales, event day food and beverage, merchandise and event specific partnerships and sponsorships along with evolving and refining organizations brand strategies and fan experiences. Extensive experience developing measurements and monitoring performance, ensuring organizations long-term financial viability and the achievement of the operational and strategic goals. As President of Iowa Speedway, shaped and directed eight-figure revenue and operating budgets, implementing efficiencies for six-figure cost savings. As President of Motor Racing Network, grew revenue from $3M to $20M, presiding over the growth and expansion of the network, raising it to its highest levels of earnings, staffing, and profitability along with realizing double-digit revenue growth for 10 straight years. Headed talent recruitment, maintaining accountability through training, inspiration, teamwork, and constructive reviews along with crafting public affairs strategies, streamlining public affairs processes, and lobbying for permanent tax exemptions. In addition, advocated legislative priorities to Members of Congress and Executive Branch Officials in Washington, DC. Earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications, Broadcast Performance & Management with a minor in marketing and advertising.