Flywheel Concord – October Indeavor

Sit down to lunch with Greg Walter, Executive VP and General Manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway!
About this event
In an everchanging world, do you know when to shift gears in your business and when to run full throttle? Join us for our next Indeavor luncheon with Greg Walter, Executive VP and General Manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. We will sit down with Greg to learn about taking new approaches to a timeless sport like NASCAR, how he and his team successfully pivoted during the pandemic shutdown and beyond, and what it means to effectively strategize for a team in the face of struggle.

Key Takeaways

What it takes for businesses to quickly and successfully adapt to circumstances – not just to survive but to thrive.
Creating and communicating an effective strategy for your team, no matter the size.
The challenges and triumphs of building a multi-faceted product portfolio to reach new audiences.
About Greg Walter

Greg Walter is a 21-year veteran of Speedway Motorsports having started at the company’s Atlanta track and has been in his current role of executive vice president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway since fall of 2016. While general manger, CMS has twice been named promoter of the year within the company’s portfolio of eight tracks.

Prior to joining Speedway Motorsports, most of Greg’s career was in the sports media business working for companies such as Raycom Sports, Host Communications, ESPN Regional and Capitol Broadcasting with a focus on collegiate media rights and syndication.

Greg and his wife, Donna, have two daughters, Katelyn and Elizabeth. He also serves on both the national and local board of Speedway Children’s Charities, along with other organizations that focus on tourism and economic development.