Tony George

About

American entrepreneur who served as CEO of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and also founded the Indy Racing League (INDYCAR).

Before Fame

When he took control of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, he staged the speedway's first NASCAR race.

Trivia

Before founding the Indy Racing League, he served on the Board of Directors of the Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART).

Family Life

His grandfather, Tony Hulman, headed the Hulman & Company grocery business that bought the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the mid-1940s.

Associated With

Race car driver Dave Steele drove for the Indy Racing League, an organization founded and headed by Tony George.