Breeden joins INDYCAR staff

Matt Breeden, a respected attorney and business advisor, has joined INDYCAR as Vice President of Business Affairs.

Breeden will help lead development of strategic and business plans for INDYCAR, sanctioning body for the IZOD IndyCar Series, Firestone Indy Lights and the Mazda Road to Indy driver development ladder as well as oversee and monitor sanction agreements and contracts between INDYCAR and its partners.

"Matt's experience and background in racing as well as his reputation as an attorney makes him an ideal fit for INDYCAR," said Randy Bernard, CEO INDYCAR. "I'm confident that our partners and promoters will learn what we already know, that he is a valuable addition to our team."

Breeden served as Vice President & General Counsel for Champ Car World Series LLC, where he managed all of the legal affairs for Champ Car, as well as the Toyota Atlantic Series, Trans-Am Series and certain other affiliated entities. He also served as counsel during the unification of open-wheel racing under the INDYCAR banner. He joins INDYCAR from his own private practice – Breeden Legal.

"There was not much that would entice me to leave my law practice, but when the opportunity to work at INDYCAR reared its head it was one of those things I couldn't pass up," Breeden said. "I've been around Indy car racing my entire life and this position matches up with my skill set very well. I'm really looking forward to helping INDYCAR grow."