Tim Mayer
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Tim Mayer is the Chief Operating Officer of International Motor Sports Association
(IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series
(ALMS), a Vice President of the ACCUS and the United States' alternate delegate to the FIA.
and Sarah Mayer (née Bryant, now Dean), Mayer was named after his uncle, racing driver Timmy Mayer
.
Mayer was educated at Wellington College
in the UK and Lehigh University
in Pennsylvania (BS Management).
Mayer enlisted in the US Army from 1986 to 1990, receiving a commission in the Infantry in 1991, before transferring to the US Army Reserve (Civil Affairs
).
from 1992-1994, and in 1995 established G3 Communications. Between 1995 and 1998, he served as Executive Producer for all Brazilian telecasts of IndyCar
, Indy 500 and CART
races. He helped to found, build and operate the Rio de Janeiro Grand Prix (Rio 400). He provided logistics for the Australian Grand Prix and also produced many other international telecasts.
In 1998, Mayer went to work for CART as Senior Vice President of Racing Operations. He subsequently held positions as SVP Promoter Relations, and Special Assistant to the Chairman. He operated CART's worldwide operations, logistics and television - running races across the US, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Australia, the UK and Germany.
In 2003, Mayer left CART to work directly on UK and German races for CART.
In 2004, he was hired as the Chief Operating Officer of International Motor Sports Association
(IMSA). In 2006, he also added the title of Chief Operating Officer of the American Le Mans Series
(ALMS) and in 2008 added the title of Race Director for ALMS. During Mayer's tenure as COO, IMSA and the American Le Mans Series have risen significantly in prominence, becoming the world's pre-eminent sportscar racing series, and with IMSA re-gaining its role as an eminent sanctioning body.
Active in the formulation of rules, new business development and the direction of motorsports in the United States, Mayer is a Vice President of the ACCUS and the United States' alternate delegate to the FIA.
International Motor Sports Association
The International Motor Sports Association is an American sports car auto racing sanctioning body based in Braselton, Georgia. It was started by John Bishop, a former employee of SCCA , and his wife Peggy in 1969 with help from Bill France, Sr...
(IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series
American Le Mans Series
The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón is a sports car racing series based in the United States and Canada. It consists of a series of endurance and sprint races, and was created in the spirit of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Teams compete in one of five classes: LMP1, LMP2 and LMPC...
(ALMS), a Vice President of the ACCUS and the United States' alternate delegate to the FIA.
Early life
The son of American motor racing identity Teddy MayerTeddy Mayer
Edward Everett "Teddy" Mayer was an American motor racing entrepreneur who was successful in several categories of racing, including Formula One and IndyCars....
and Sarah Mayer (née Bryant, now Dean), Mayer was named after his uncle, racing driver Timmy Mayer
Timmy Mayer
Timothy Mayer , was a racecar driver from Dalton, Pennsylvania in the United States. He participated in one World Championship Formula One Grand Prix, on October 7, 1962. He retired with ignition failure and scored no championship points.Mayer's older brother Teddy was one of the founders of the...
.
Mayer was educated at Wellington College
Wellington College, Berkshire
-Former pupils:Notable former pupils include historian P. J. Marshall, architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, impressionist Rory Bremner, Adolphus Cambridge, 1st Marquess of Cambridge, author Sebastian Faulks, language school pioneer John Haycraft, political journalist Robin Oakley, actor Sir Christopher...
in the UK and Lehigh University
Lehigh University
Lehigh University is a private, co-educational university located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley region of the United States. It was established in 1865 by Asa Packer as a four-year technical school, but has grown to include studies in a wide variety of disciplines...
in Pennsylvania (BS Management).
Mayer enlisted in the US Army from 1986 to 1990, receiving a commission in the Infantry in 1991, before transferring to the US Army Reserve (Civil Affairs
Civil Affairs
Civil Affairs is a term used by both the United Nations and by military institutions , but for different purposes in each case.-United Nations Civil Affairs:...
).
Motorsport career
Mayer worked with two time World Formula One Champion Emerson FittipaldiEmerson Fittipaldi
Emerson Fittipaldi |São Paulo]], Brazil) is a Brazilian automobile racing driver who throughout a long and successful career won the Indianapolis 500 twice and championships in both Formula One and CART.-Early and personal life:...
from 1992-1994, and in 1995 established G3 Communications. Between 1995 and 1998, he served as Executive Producer for all Brazilian telecasts of IndyCar
IndyCar Series
The IZOD IndyCar Series is the premier level of American open wheel racing. The current championship, founded by Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Tony George, began in 1996 as a competitor to CART known as the Indy Racing League . Citing CART's increasing reliance on expensive machinery and...
, Indy 500 and CART
Champ Car
Champ Car was the name for a class and specification of open wheel cars used in American Championship Car Racing for many decades, primarily for use in the Indianapolis 500 auto race...
races. He helped to found, build and operate the Rio de Janeiro Grand Prix (Rio 400). He provided logistics for the Australian Grand Prix and also produced many other international telecasts.
In 1998, Mayer went to work for CART as Senior Vice President of Racing Operations. He subsequently held positions as SVP Promoter Relations, and Special Assistant to the Chairman. He operated CART's worldwide operations, logistics and television - running races across the US, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Australia, the UK and Germany.
In 2003, Mayer left CART to work directly on UK and German races for CART.
In 2004, he was hired as the Chief Operating Officer of International Motor Sports Association
International Motor Sports Association
The International Motor Sports Association is an American sports car auto racing sanctioning body based in Braselton, Georgia. It was started by John Bishop, a former employee of SCCA , and his wife Peggy in 1969 with help from Bill France, Sr...
(IMSA). In 2006, he also added the title of Chief Operating Officer of the American Le Mans Series
American Le Mans Series
The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón is a sports car racing series based in the United States and Canada. It consists of a series of endurance and sprint races, and was created in the spirit of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Teams compete in one of five classes: LMP1, LMP2 and LMPC...
(ALMS) and in 2008 added the title of Race Director for ALMS. During Mayer's tenure as COO, IMSA and the American Le Mans Series have risen significantly in prominence, becoming the world's pre-eminent sportscar racing series, and with IMSA re-gaining its role as an eminent sanctioning body.
Active in the formulation of rules, new business development and the direction of motorsports in the United States, Mayer is a Vice President of the ACCUS and the United States' alternate delegate to the FIA.