Friends of Laguna Seca and CEO Lauri Eberhart have parted ways. The veteran motorsports executive had been in the newly created position for just over a year.
An announcement from the nonprofit organization that operates Laguna Seca Recreation Area and its famed WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca indicates that Eberhart will return to the private sector. A powerful figure in motorsports, she is founder of a major sports and entertainment law firm and served as legal counsel for major race tracks.
In the statement, the FLS board credits Eberhart with updating the facility’s business model, restructuring its management and organizing the financial structure. The nonprofit has a 55-year concession agreement with Monterey County to operate the track, with certain goals to be met over that timeline.
Her last day was Friday, May 30.
Mel Harder, named in March of this year as president and general manager, will oversee day-to-day operations. Before joining FLS, Harder served as team manager for Chip Ganassi Racing.
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