The Team
Owner/Driver: Ron Smith
Ron has been racing Top Fuel since 1972 with an additional 10 years
of “class drag racing” experience. Ron’s strategy is to apply aerospace
technology and practices to all forms of motorsports. Ron draws on
his Boeing management background to direct and coordinate race car
operations.
Ron and his wife Faith have been greater Renton, Washington residents
for the past 30 years.
In addition to motorsports and Information Technology interests
Ron is an avid golfer and had future ambitions to become a “jet fighter
pilot”
Achievements:
2–time American Hot Rod Association World Champion
3-time AHRA World Finals Champion
Crew Chief: Gus Foster
With 43 years of racing experience, Gus coordinates the efforts of
the crew, ensures the safety of the driver and is responsible for
the execution of the decisions on changes to the performance variables
such as the fuel system, clutch and aerodynamics. Gus is the owner
and sole proprietor of Foster Machining located in White Center,
Washington.
Marketing: Brian Sherwood, 35/8 Motorsports Marketing
Brian
Sherwood is a seasoned corporate executive who focuses on strategic
alliances in motorsports marketing through 35/8 Motorsports Marketing.
Passionate about building the relationships necessary to enhance
any marketing or business development program, Brian offers his significant
analytical and people skills to ensure your product or services marketing
objectives.
Capabilities
As your partner, our goal at 35/8 Motorsports Marketing is to provide
you with unparalleled execution of your motorsports marketing program
with benefits that include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Custom-tailored program development, from strategic planning
to promotional activation, mobile marketing, and administration.
- Representation services in media, public relations, client/customer
relations, business networking and introductions
- Realization of partner-to-partner co-promotional and business-to-business
opportunities
- Development of strategic retail and/or consumer outreach programs
- Utilization of in-house sales, marketing, exposure and motivational
resources
- Participation in staff, incentive and recruitment programs
- Direct product-to-consumer outreach (i.e., sampling, couponing)
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