The Indianapolis Motor Speedway stands as one of the most iconic sporting venues in the world and a defining symbol of Indianapolis. The site of the legendary Indianapolis 500 brings over a quarter of a million people together every year to witness The Greatest Spectacle in Racing®. Kyle Fairchild serves as Corporate Counsel for Penske Entertainment, the parent company of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and INDYCAR. In this article, I am going to reflect on my interview with

In the fall of last year, Joe Dudy visited my college to speak to a group of student-athletes about lessons from his career with Wilson Sporting Goods. I immediately jumped at the chance to hear from someone with such vast experience in the sports business industry. His presentation did not disappoint. With slides to accompany his speech, he talked about his career journey from entry-level accountant to eventually serving as CEO. He showed interesting marketing materials alon

“ I believe in students first, athletes second. You don’t have to sacrifice academics to have a good athletic program—they work really well together. ” These are words from Purdue Northwest Athletic Director Rick Costello. In his 25 years of experience in athletics administration, Mr. Costello has developed a clear philosophy around prioritizing students before athletes. I had a chance to sit down with Rick and learn more about his journey to arrive here at PNW, and how it h

When people think of prominent sports cities in the U.S., their minds usually jump to the biggest cities. While it can’t be denied that the largest population hubs do hold incredible relevance in sports, some smaller places also have notable significance. In this article, I will quickly highlight three reasons why Indianapolis is America’s hidden sports capital: the institutions and events, the structure, and the sports culture.  First, think of the global enterprises that c

After decades of only receiving scholarships, athletes will finally receive a portion of the revenue generated from large broadcasting deals and ticket sales.

Getting the chance to learn more about Ray’s story and perspectives confirmed my belief that even at the highest level, being a good person is always a strength.