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IndyCar Names Managing Director Of Independent Officiating Body
TL;DR
Scot Elkins has been appointed as the Managing Director of the Independent Officiating Body for IndyCar. This announcement comes just before the Indianapolis 500, set for May 24.
Key points
- Scot Elkins appointed as Managing Director of Officiating
- Independent Officiating Body oversees IndyCar events
- Announcement made before the Indianapolis 500
- Indianapolis 500 scheduled for May 24, 2024
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Scot Elkins is the Independent Officiating Body Managing Director For IndyCar.
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With the completion of the 51st Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, the next five weeks for IndyCar will focus on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, culminating with the 110th Indianapolis 500 on May 24. And a final piece of the officiating puzzle is now in place before the biggest race of the year.
The Independent Officiating Body that oversees IndyCar events announced on April 21 veteran motorsports officiating and competition executive Scot Elkins as the managing director of officiating (MDO) by the Independent Officiating Board (IOB) of INDYCAR Officiating.
In December 2025, INDYCAR Officiating – a new independent and not-for-profit organization – was established and governed by the three-person board of Raj Nair, Ray Evernham and Ronan Morgan. Working with the established team in race control and technical inspection, Elkins will oversee those areas and report directly to the IOB – with no oversight from IndyCar or Penske Entertainment officials – and provide officiating governance and management.
Scot Elkins Brings Deep Resume To New Role
The 56-year-old Elkins is an Indiana native and assumes his new role in a return to IndyCar Series racing after having served as the technical director, operations for the Champ Car World Series from 2005-08. During that time, he led the technical operations and competition management as he created and enforced competition rules and developed safety protocols before coordinating the IndyCar merger and transition period in 2008.
In addition to his IndyCar experience, Elkins provides over 25 years in race officiating, competition management and technical regulations across FIA Formula E, FIA Formula One, NASCAR and IMSA. Since 2014, he has served as the president of The Elkins Group, a leading consulting firm in race officiating, competition management and technical regulations, and safety leadership, working with Extreme E, DTM, Formula E, Formula One, NASCAR, FIA Rally Cross, FIA World Endurance Championship and X Games.
Previously, Elkins was the vice president, competition and technical regulations (2013-14) and chief operating officer (2008-13) for IMSA, and prior to his INDYCAR experience he served as an adjunct professor of motorsports management at Indiana State University (2006-08), manufacturing engineer at Toyota (2004-05) and an engineering team manager at Robert Yates Racing in NASCAR (2000-04).
Q&A
Who is Scot Elkins in IndyCar?
Scot Elkins is the newly appointed Managing Director of the Independent Officiating Body for IndyCar.
What is the role of the Independent Officiating Body in IndyCar?
The Independent Officiating Body oversees officiating for IndyCar events, ensuring fair competition and adherence to rules.
When is the Indianapolis 500 scheduled for 2024?
The Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for May 24, 2024.
What significance does the appointment of a managing director hold for IndyCar?
The appointment of a managing director is crucial for ensuring effective officiating and maintaining the integrity of the sport during major events like the Indianapolis 500.
