The High Performance Expo (HPX) has expanded its blue-ribbon advisory council to help build and develop the annual business and enthusiast show.
The council is comprised of a wide variety of auto racing and automotive-related aftermarket industry leaders and industry experts who will provide long-term consultation and advice, share opinions and perspectives, study issues and develop recommendations to help build the long-term growth of the annual show, officials noted in a press release.
New members added to the HPX Advisory Council include:
- Jim Cozzie – director of business development, RideTech
- Julieanne DeVooght – senior sales manager, Sprintex Superchargers
- Linda Massingill – executive director, SAM Tech (School of Automotive Machinists & Technology)
- Maggie Valdez – president, MV Industries Gaskets
Original HPX Advisory Council members announced in August include:
- Jeff Andrews – president and general manager, Hendrick Motorsports
- Doug Evans, president and CEO, High Performance Advisors
- Greg Fornelli – founder and president, Stock Car Steel and Aluminum
- Chris Harris – founder, African American Automotive Association (AAAA)
- Winston Kelley – executive director, NASCAR Hall of Fame
- Patrick Rogers – vice president of marketing services, NASCAR
- Les Rudd – president, Bob Cook Sales
- Eric Schwab – chief commercial officer, MotorTrend Group
- Greg Walter – president and general manager, Charlotte Motor Speedway
Dr. Jamie Meyer, HPX director of industry relations, will continue to organize and set the agenda for the council along with David Miller, executive director of the North Carolina Motorsports Association.
“The High Performance Expo has assembled many talented people and companies who are coming together with a common vision to create a modern trade show for business professionals and enthusiasts,” said Dana Teague, HPX general manager. “Our expanded advisory council adds more expertise that we can tap to help shape and refine the inaugural show and future shows going forward.”
The inaugural High Performance Expo (HPX), hosted by the North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA), will be held June 3-5 at the Charlotte Convention Center (CCC), followed by weekend activations at the zMAX Dragway in Concord, North Carolina, in partnership with MotorTrend (June 6-7).