
Jay Frye
Jay Frye is an American motorsports executive currently serving as the President of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (IndyCar) as of 2025 . He formerly was the President of the IndyCar Series from 2019 until early 2025, where he oversaw competition and operations for the league . Frye’s career also includes leadership roles in NASCAR – he was a team general manager for MB2 Motorsports and Red Bull Racing Team in the 2000s . His expertise in team management and sponsorship has made him a respected figure in American motorsports.
Panel: Legacy in Motion - Lessons in Leadership & Excellence
The Panel of Legends brings together four iconic figures whose leadership has shaped industries as diverse as motorsports, media, industrial operations, and professional sports management. Bobby Rahal, David Letterman, Mike Lanigan, and Jay Frye will engage in a candid conversation with moderator Joseph Anderson about the lessons learned from decades at the top of their fields.
This session will explore:
- How process discipline and operational excellence define long-term success in high-stakes environments.
- How leaders cultivate the next generation and leave behind systems that ensure continued growth and innovation.
- The importance of values and purpose when making bold decisions that impact teams and organizations.
Attendees will gain rare insight into how these legends have built lasting legacies by combining vision with the relentless pursuit of execution and quality.

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