The High Performance Expo (HPX) announced that the inaugural show’s opening general session will feature a moderated panel with Jeff Gordon and Jeff “JB” Brown from the Hendrick organization. The two motorsports and automotive industry icons will provide their perspectives on how leaders can accelerate individual and team performance, how to unlock an organization’s growth potential and the importance of creating a people-first culture, noted event organizers in a press release.
The panel will be moderated by Winston Kelley, executive director of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and take place in the Crown Ballroom of the Charlotte Convention Center on Tuesday, June 3, from 8:45-9:45 a.m.
The Power Panel of Gordon & Brown
Gordon is the vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports and a four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, having won the title in 1995, 1997, 1998 and 2001. He also won the Daytona 500 three times in 1997, 1999 and 2005.
Brown, president of Hendrick Automotive Group, is widely regarded as a culture builder and people-first leader. He previously served as the CEO of Ally Financial and today oversees the largest privately held network of car dealerships in the United States. Brown has a wealth of senior executive management experience in the automotive and financial services industries.
Unique Perspectives & Insights on Accelerating Performance & Growth
“Our turbo-charged opening session is a powerful way to kick off the inaugural High Performance Expo,” said Dana Teague, HPX general manager. “Jeff and JB are going to share their perspectives and unique insights that attendees can’t get anywhere else. This session will excite performance professionals, attendees, exhibitors and enthusiasts alike, and is yet another reason why HPX will quickly become the show racing and high-performance communities wish to attend.”
The inaugural High Performance Expo, the exclusive business and enthusiast show hosted by the North Carolina Motorsports Association, will be held from June 3-5, 2025, at the Charlotte Convention Center. The event will bring together all segments of the automotive aftermarket industry for the first time in the heart of the auto racing community.