Ken Thwaits Joins Racing America as Chief Operating Officer Racing America today announced that Ken Thwaits has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO), succeeding the late Michael Printup. In his new role, Thwaits will oversee all race series operations across Racing America’s portfolio, including the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas), Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.), Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC), and International GT. “We’re thrilled to welcome Ken as our Chief Operating Officer,” said Lee Giannone, CEO of Racing America. “His previous involvement in our paddocks gives him a unique and valuable perspective, and when paired with his strong business acumen, we are confident he will make an immediate impact during an exciting period of growth for our company.” A racer at heart, Thwaits’ career embodies the spirit of Racing America. His journey began with an SVRA competition license and ultimately led him to the Trans Am Series, where he captured the 2020 XGT National Championship while competing with his own team, Showtime Motorsports. Thwaits brings more than 40 years of experience across the automotive industry, professional motorsports, and aviation. Most recently, he served in the Trans Am paddock as Team Principal for Drissi Motorsports and competed in the TA Cup class in Trans Am’s Western Championship. “I am extremely excited to take on this new role at Racing America,” said Thwaits. “My goal is to combine my business and logistics experience with what I’ve learned as a team owner and driver to help teams thrive. I’m passionate about elevating promotion, growing fan engagement, and