FORMER SUPERCARS CEO JOINS ARG

James Warburton joins ARG – Photo: Supplied

Australian Racing Group (ARG), promoters of the new TCR Australia and S5000 series’, have announced that they have appointed former Supercars CEO, James Warburton, as a Non-Executive Director.

Warburton, who joins the Board of ARG from today 27th, was the CEO of Supercars for five years before leaving at the end of 2017 to join outdoor advertising group APN Outdoor who was recently acquired by JC Decaux.

“I’m excited about getting involved with ARG as it brings together my passion for motorsport, media, events and business,” said Warburton.

“The TCR Australia Series, in particular, is dynamic as well as being market and manufacturer relevant.”

“It is targeted to a growing demographic and features cars people are buying and driving on a global basis. The Board of ARG is a very experienced and capable team and I look forward to working with them and assisting the business with executing its plans for growth and other commercial matters.”

In his new role, Mr Warburton will represent the shareholders of ARG, which currently own the exciting new open wheel class S5000 and hold the promotion and commercial rights to the TCR Australia Series.

“It is very pleasing to have someone of the profile, experience and capability of James join the ARG Board.” said John McMellan, ARG Executive Chairman.

“His appointment endorses the future plans for the business and James will be integral in assisting and guiding the delivery of those plans over the coming years.”

“ARG currently has two new to market categories. The experience and skills that James brings will ensure we deliver a great product that is sustainable commercially and market relevant.”

The TCR Australia Series will debut at Sydney Motorsport Park on May 17-19, with all races to be broadcast live, free and in high-definition on SBS.

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