INDIANAPOLIS — Mike Rice has been promoted to Senior Director of Competition for the NHRA. Matt DeYoung has also been named the Division Director of the Pacific Division (Division 7). Rice, who started with NHRA in 2001, served as the Division Director of Division 7 for 16 years. Rice will also be instrumental in guiding the Division Directors with his years of experience. With Rice in his new role as NHRA Sr. Director of Competition, DeYoung will step into the Division 7, working with the NHRA member tracks in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico and Hawaii. “I’m excited to continue working with our racers, track operators, Division Directors and NHRA personnel to move drag racing forward,” said Rice. “I am excited to step into the Division Director role,” said DeYoung.

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