Randy Bernard

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Bernard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May 2011.

Randy Bernard (born January 31, 1967) is the former

CEO of Professional Bull Riders and IndyCar. He is currently co-managing Garth Brooks
.

Career

Professional Bull Riders

Bernard previously served as the CEO of Professional Bull Riders, serving from 1995 to 2010.[1] Bernard sold PBR in 2007 and stayed an additional 3 years, then opted out of his fourth year of his contract to become CEO of INDYCAR.[2]

IndyCar

Pocono Raceway and IndyCar announce the return of the "Tricky Triangle" to the IndyCar schedule starting in 2013. This was Randy Bernard's last public appearance as IndyCar's CEO. He was terminated 27 days later.

Bernard assumed the role as IndyCar's CEO in March

ICONIC Project, which selected a new engine and chassis package for the 2012 season. It led to the return of Chevrolet and manufacturer competition to IndyCar.[4] On October 28, 2012, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway board of directors announced that Bernard will be leaving as CEO of IndyCar.[5]

National FFA Foundation

Bernard sat on the Sponsors Board for the National FFA Foundation[6] in 2014.

Honors

In 2010, Bernard was inducted into the

Rodeo Hall of Fame.[8]

Personal

Randy has two children: Priscilla, and Alexandria.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Ring Of Honor: Randy Bernard". Professional Bull Riders. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
  2. ^ "A 'league' to call their own: Bernard hopes to make IndyCar noticeable on racing radar". The Hawk Eye. June 20, 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-27.
  3. ^ Kirby, Gordon. The Way It is/ New Hampshire & IndyCar's evolving schedule, Retrieved 2010-06-28
  4. ^ "IZOD Indycar Series". Chevrolet revs up new engine for 2012 car. www.indycar.com. Archived from the original on March 17, 2011. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  5. ^ Oreovicz, John (2012-10-28). "CEO Randy Bernard steps down". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2012-10-29.
  6. ^ "Foundation Sponsors' Board and Individual Giving Council". National FFA Foundation. www.ffa.org. Archived from the original on September 12, 2014. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  7. ^ "PBR Ring of Honor". Professional Bull Riders. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  8. ^ "Rodeo Hall of Fame Inductees - Randy Bernard". National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. www.nationalcowboymuseum.org. Retrieved December 22, 2017.

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