Longtime NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour series director Jimmy Wilson has been promoted by the Sanctioning Body to the role of Senior Technical Director of the entire Regional department.
In this role, Wilson will oversee all things technical related for the ARCA Racing Series platforms, the Modified Tour and Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series. Wilson will coordinate various regional series and weekly track directors to ‘develop and uphold technical standards as well as coordinate in sporting and officiating elements.’
“Jimmy Wilson’s many decades of experience in motorsports perfectly aligns with this new role guiding the NASCAR Regional Series’ technical regulations,” said Joey Dennewitz, NASCAR Managing Director, Regional Series. “The importance of this role cannot be understated. As the NASCAR Regional platform continues to expand in both size and stature, a greater focus will be placed on its rules and regulations. Jimmy is the perfect person to lead that endeavor.”
Wilson has been series director for the Modifed Tour since 2013 following a two year stint with the Southern Whelen Modified Tour. He started working in an official capacity at New Smyrna Speedway before moving to a then pavement Volusia County Speedway as chief starter and race director in 1992.
“I am both excited and honored to take on this role, helping the talented NASCAR Regional team maintain the highest technical standards and uphold the integrity of the series,” Wilson said. “The NASCAR Regional Series continues to grow, and I’m thrilled that I will continue to be a part of some of the most exciting racing in all of NASCAR.”
Wilson will continue to specifically oversee his role at the Modified Tour until his replacement is assigned.
