Bio: Started life as a teacher in England, then
moved to the US doing event planning in Portland, Ore. Launched
Campbell Productions & PR LLC in 1994 to produce and promote
both Motorsports and beer festivals. In 2002 became CEO/General
Manager of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Hometown: Exeter, England College: Exeter University Favorite Racing Series: Vintage Racing Favorite Racer: Sir Stirling Moss Favorite Sport Activities: Hiking, kayaking
Bio: 1980 – 1989: Kleinwort Benson (Channel Islands), Jersey,
Channel Islands, UK; foreign exchange and precious metals
dealer
1989 – 2000: National Hot Rod Association, Glendora, Calif.;
writer/photographer National DRAGSTER, Director of International
Relations, Director of Field Marketing
2000 – 2007: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, Calif.: Vice President of
Marketing
Hometown: Nottingham, England
College: Nottingham, England
Favorite Racing Series: sprint car racing
Favorite Racer: Gary Page
Favorite Sport Activities: Soccer, fencing
Bio: I got into Motorsports after being in the hotel industry for
many years; my last position was as a Catering Conference
Planning Manager.
Hometown: Manchester, Iowa
College:
Favorite Racing Series: All of them, there is something about
each of the series that runs with us that I enjoy.
Favorite Racer: Wayne Rainey, and Scott Pruett
Favorite Sport Activities: Rollerblading, Mountain Biking,
Skiing,
First Time You Realized You Like Racing: three months after
getting the job at the track, standing at the start…what a
rush!
Bio: Joined Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in October
2009 from RWB Marketing & Communications where he was VP of
new business, and corporate and product communications at
Mitsubishi Motors North America. Prior to RWB, he was director of
communications at the Los Angeles Auto Show, which was formerly a
longtime client of his at his own agency, VL Communications
Group. As president of VL, Toepke oversaw such clients as
Automobili Lamborghini USA, Bonhams & Butterfields, and
American Cancer Society, among many others.
Hometown: Chicago
Bio: Graduated with finance/accounting major, worked 4 years with
CPA firm in Bellevue, Wash. Moved to Monterey, Calif. to work for
Investment firm as Controller for 10 years, then worked 10 years
in fishing industry, and now at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca as
Finance manager.
Hometown: Seattle
College: Seattle University
Favorite Racing Series: MotoGP
Favorite Sport Activities: Auto racing, golf, football, baseball
and hockey.
Favorite movie: Shawshank Redemption
Hobbies: Golf
Bio: Dubbed the “Stick & Ball Guy” by Mazda Raceway Laguna
Seca CEO Gill Campbell, Steve spent his first 10 years after
college in the baseball industry with the San Francisco Giants
organization where he honed his skills and talents in sports
marketing, corporate sponsorships, and strategic business
marketing practices.
In 2000 was hired by MGO Marketing Group in Lafayette, Calif. to
help manage the opening of three new AAA minor-league baseball
stadiums in Sacramento and Fresno, Calif., and Albuquerque, NM.
Bio: Accounting / Business; I really thought that I wanted to be
an accountant.
Hometown: Denver, Col.
College: Community College of Denver, and Chabot College
Favorite Racing Series: MotoGP; CART, also known as Champ
Car-IRL, I love the open wheel cars
Favorite Racer: Bubba Shobert, Wayne Rainey, Mario Andretti
Favorite Sport Activities: Waterskiing
First Time You Realized You Like Racing: My older sisters had
boyfriends that raced Midget cars; the sound and the smell never
left me.
Favorite Book: Too many to list.
Bio: After graduate school Derek worked with the City of
Monterey’s Recreation and Community Services Department for eight
years and following five years as Facilities Coordinator at the
City of Monterey Sports Center he made the move to Mazda Raceway
Laguna Seca.
Hometown: Concord, CA
College: Chico State
Favorite Racing Series: MotoGP and Indy Car
Favorite Racer: The Bandit
First Time You Realized You Like Racing: Watching figure 8 racing
at a local dirt track growing up.
Favorite Book: Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan
Bio: Joined Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in April 2011 from Ventana
Inn & Spa where she was the Director of Sales &
Marketing. Prior to Ventana, Johanna was the Marketing Director
at the San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Conference
Bureau. Other positions include Marketing Communications
Manager (Sea Island Resorts), Senior Account Executive (Hunter
Public Relations) and Sales/Public Relations Associate (Resort at
Squaw Creek)
Hometown: Woodland, Calif.
College: California State Polytechnic University, San Luis
Obispo
Favorite Racing Series: MotoGP
Bio: Grew up and went to school in Pacific Grove and enjoyed
attending events at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca as a young man. I
worked for the Santa Clara County Parks department before moving
to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Hometown: Pacific Grove, CA
Favorite Racing Series: Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
Favorite Racer: Mario Andretti
First Time You Realized You Like Racing: In 1974 I was selling
tee shirts for Young Life at the track and I knew I was
hooked.
Favorite Book: It is hard to pick just one.
Bio: Worked in banking for 10 years, and taught an adult
education class on Banking Careers. Decided to take a break for
15 years and raise my family. In 2000 I returned to work in the
ticket department at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Hometown: Marina, Calif.
College: Monterey Peninsula College, University California Santa
Cruz.
Favorite Sport Activities: Walking
First Time You Realized You Like Racing: Since I started working
at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Favorite movie: Phenomenon, Lonesome Dove
Favorite music: Pop, Country, Christian
Hometown: Los Gatos, CA
College: Azusa Pacific University
Favorite Racing Series: MotoGP
Favorite Racer: Wayne Rainey
First Time You Realized You Like Racing: Sitting in the stands
watching a Demolition Derby
Favorite Book: The Glass Castle
Favorite Movie: Life is Beautiful
Hobbies: Hiking, Zumba, and Reading
Something no one else knows about you: I’ve never lit a match.
I’m terrified of fire.
Hometown: Born in Tacoma, WA – but now I live in Marina
College: Attended Hotel Management Programs
Favorite Racing Series: Any motorcycle events…
Favorite Sport Activities: Basketball – both professional and
college
First Time You Realized You Like Racing: Always liked
racing….but more now since I have joined this great team!
Favorite Book: I love mysteries, adventure, humorous. The Art of
Racing in the Rain was good..and, of course the Bible is always a
fave.
Bio: Previously worked in the hospitality industry for 10
years.
Hometown: Marina, Calif.
College: Currently attending Monterey Peninsula College.
Favorite Racing Series: American Le Mans Series.
Favorite Racer: I don’t have one.
Favorite Sport Activities: I enjoy watching football and
baseball.
First Time You Realized You Like Racing: When I started working
at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Favorite Book: Any book written by James Patterson and Patricia
Cornwell.
Favorite movie: Sleepers, Top Gun, The Notebook, gotta love those
chic flicks!
Bio: Born and raised in Bakersfield, CA. I just graduated from UC
Santa Barbara with a major in English and minors in Sports
Management and Education. I’ve had several jobs/internships in
the sports industry ranging from soccer promotions, sports
broadcasting, and game management.
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA
College: University of California, Santa Barbara (Go
Gauchos!)
Favorite Racing Series: NASCAR, Formula 1, World Rally
Championship, MotoGP
Favorite Racer: Adrian Fernandez, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson,
Kevin Harvick, Jack Sprague, Rick Mears
Bio: Lead IT Technician (2011 – present)
Hometown: San Jose, CA
College: California State University Monterey Bay
Favorite Racing Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Racing,
MotoGP and Canon Ball
Favorite Racer: Joey Saldana
Favorite Sport Activities: Disc Golf and Hiking
First Time You Realized You Like Racing: Whether it’s on skis,
wheels or a wave…I’ve always loved going fast. It’s the
stopping that I don’t always enjoy.
Favorite Book: Songs of Sourdough by Robert Service
Favorite movie: The Usual Suspects
Bio: I have been in the non-profit and event coordination
industry for the last 2 and a half years. My most recent
position was with Second Harvest Food Bank of San Joaquin &
Stanislaus Counties. I just moved back to the Monterey
Peninsula this past July and I am excited to be back and looking
forward to working at Mazda Raceway!
Hometown: Manteca, Ca
College: Stanislaus State University
Favorite Racing Series: I’ll let you know after this
season!
Favorite Racer: Still investigating
Favorite Sport Activities: Soccer, Biking, and Hiking
Bio: I recently graduated in 2011 with a
Journalism Media Studies Bachelor’s degree and a minor in
economics. I joined Kappa Alpha Theta in college and I am an
active alumna member. I have worked in retail since I was
17 years old and interned for a television news station in San
Diego, San Diego 6- The CW, as an Event Marketing Intern. Hometown: Salinas, California College: San Diego State University Favorite Racing Series: Porsche Rennsport
Reunion
Bio: I was born and raised in Monterey, CA and majored in
Business Administration with a concentration on Management while
attending Chico State.
Hometown: Monterey, CA
College: California State University, Chico
Favorite Racing Series: MotoGP
Favorite Racer: My two favorite racers are Giacomo Agostini and
Valentino Rossi
Favorite Sport Activities: Swimming and hiking
Bio: Administrative Assistant (2011-Present)
Hometown: Valley Springs, CA
College: California State University of Monterey Bay
Favorite Racing Series: American Le Mans
Favorite Sport Activities: Hockey
First Time You Realized You Like Racing: My first day out at
Mazda Raceway when I could hear the Ferrari’s racing just outside
my office.
Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby
Favorite movie: Hunger Games and Finding Nemo
Hobbies: Deep sea fishing, running, and photography… just to
name a few
Bio: Started out life as a Navy brat, then grew up to be just a
regular one.
Hometown:Pacific Grove, CA.
College: CSULife
Favorite Racing Series:The old IMSA series
Favorite Racer: Danny Sullivan
Favorite Sport Activities: Basketball, Biking. Walking
First Time You Realized You Like Racing: When my Dad took us to
Laguna Seca Raceway in 1968
Favorite Book: The Old Man and The Sea
Favorite movie: The Princess Bride or Animal House
Favorite music: Most anything as long as it’s on and it’s loud
Bio: I’m graduating from Cal State Monterey Bay in May of 2013.
Started as Marketing Intern at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in the
summer of 2012 and then began working here shortly after.
Hometown: Hanford, CA
College: California State University of Monterey Bay
Favorite Racing Series: MotoGP World Championships
Favorite Sport Activities: Basketball, Tennis and Running
Favorite Racer: Patrick Dempsey & Jorge Lorenzo
There is so much to see and do when visiting Mazda Raceway Laguna
Seca, whether it’s making a quick overnight stop to see a race,
or if you’re making a weekend of it and checking out all the cool
attractions in the Monterey County area.
One of the best ways to immerse yourself in the experience of any
racing event at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is to stay overnight in
the Laguna Seca Recreation Area campgrounds.
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca offers some of the coolest apparel in
all of motor racing, from wind-breakers and sweatshirts, to ball
caps and jackets. Be sure to visit the track souvenir store
and make your choice.
There are numerous ways to get your brand noticed through a
marketing and advertising program with Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca,
either through a custom-built official partnership all the way up
to an event title sponsorship.
See what’s happening at the track all year ’round. Whether
you’re looking to rent our facility for an event or just attend
something cool, this is the place to look.
