Doug Boles Named New President Of NTT IndyCar Series
Doug Boles Named New President Of IndyCar, Will Continue In Same Role At IMS
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SPEEDWAY, Ind. — Current Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Doug Boles has been named the new president of the NTT IndyCar Series.
Penske Entertainment CEO Mark Miles made the announcement in a news release to the media late Tuesday morning. Boles is succeeding Jay Frye as the man in charge of the series going forward, and will also continue in the same role with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
“Doug is the ideal choice to lead both INDYCAR and IMS as we enter a new era of opportunity and visibility,” said Miles. “He’s an exceptional leader and motivator who is appreciated by our fans and respected by our owners, drivers, partners, and additional key stakeholders.”
Boles originally took the job as president of IMS in 2013. He then helped facilitate the transition of the ownership of the facility from the Hulman-George family to Roger Penske in 2020.
The release from Penske Entertainment says Boles will manage “strategic vision and priorities” across both IndyCar and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which they say will mean some “additional staffing updates.”
“Racing is in my DNA, and no form of racing resonates more personally and strongly with me than the NTT IndyCar Series,” Boles said. “I’m honored to lead the amazing team at IndyCar, and I truly believe the future is bigger and brighter than ever for our sport and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I’m extremely grateful to Mark Miles for this opportunity, and fans can rest assured the hard work is already underway and 2025 will be a fantastic season.”
Boles’ move into the leadership of IndyCar means a plethora of other staffing changes within the leadership of the series.
To help Boles with the day-to-day operations of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Louis Kissinger has been promoted to General Manager of IMS Operations. He was previously the Director of Event Operations & Experience.
Finally, Kyle Novak, who has been IndyCar’s race Director since 2018, will become IndyCar’s Vice President of Officiating and Race Control.
Mark Sibla will also be promoted to Senior Vice President, IndyCar Competition & Operations.
