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词条 Steve Lewis (racing)
释义

  1. Early life and education

  2. Career

      Nine Racing  

  3. Personal life

  4. Honours

  5. References

  6. External links

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Steve Lewis, born in Colton, California, is an owner of Nine Racing, founder of Performance Racing Industry, magazine publisher and trade show producer.

Early life and education

Steve Lewis grew up in Colton, California, where he followed auto racing from an early age. While in high school, his weekly ritual consisted of attending events at Southern California race tracks, including midget races at Orange Show Speedway; drag races at Fontana, Riverside Raceway, and Colton Drag Strip; and occasionally visiting Ascot Park.

After graduation from Colton High School, he enrolled at San Bernardino Valley College, and then went on to San Jose State University to complete a bachelor’s degree and an MBA with an emphasis in marketing.

Career

Lewis began his business career at United Airlines, and then spent 10 years in sales at the William Lawrence Corporation, which produced the Motorcycle and Accessory Trade Show, and published Motorcycle Dealer News Magazine.

In the fall of 1978, Lewis and business partner Jeff Wetmore developed the concepts for trade shows and trade magazines for the surf lifestyle with Action Sports Retailer and the backpacking and camping industries with Outdoor Retailer.[1] He then launched Performance Racing Industry Magazine and Trade Show in 1986,[2] which are devoted to the hardcore auto racing industry.[3] The trade show currently takes place annually in Indianapolis, Indiana, every December.

Race promotion is another aspect of Lewis’s experience as he created and promoted the Twin 25 midget race events at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis[4] and Irwindale Speedway.[5] These events featured two 25-lap A-main races. A $50,000 bonus was available to the driver who could win both feature races, especially challenging since the winner of the first race had to start in last position in the second race.[6] Lewis also produced the Sprint & Midget Classic events in Orlando, Florida, featuring sprint cars and Midget cars. He produced and promoted eight midget race events, all of which were shown on national television.[7]

In 2012, Lewis sold Performance Racing Industry to the automotive aftermarket trade association SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association).[8][9]

Nine Racing

Lewis began his Nine Racing team in 1978 with driver Stan Fox behind the wheel of the No. 9 midget race car.[10] Nine Racing earned over 130 feature race wins and claimed 10 USAC National Midget Series Championships with drivers Stevie Reeves, Tony Stewart, Kenny Irwin Jr., Jason Leffler, Kasey Kahne, Dave Darland, JJ Yeley, and Bobby East.[11][12]

Personal life

Steve Lewis is the father of Michael James Lewis, a professional race car driver, who has competed in Pirelli World Challenge (2015-2016) driving a Porsche, IMSA Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA by Yokohama, Formula 3 Euro, Formula 3 Italia, and Formula BMW Americas and Europe.[13]

Honours

  • Citing the impact of the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show, the trade show was listed in Trade Show Executive’s Gold 100 Ranking of the Largest Shows of 2011. It was previously named as one of the 50 fastest growing trade shows in the United States by Tradeshow Week Magazine[14]
  • Lewis personally received a number of awards, including the USAC Roger McClusky Award of Excellence in 2009,[15] the USAC Race Organizer of The Year Award in recognition for promotion effort for the TWIN 25’s Midget Race events in 2002,[16] and the USAC Jim Blunk Award in recognition for outstanding contribution to midget auto racing in 1997.[17]
  • In 2006, Lewis was inducted into the High Banks Hall of Fame at the National Midget Auto Racing Museum in Belleville, Kansas,[18] along with being inducted to the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame in 2004.
  • In December 2014 he received the prestigious SEMA – MPMC Hall of Fame induction at the PRI Trade Show.

References

1. ^{{cite book|last1=Warshaw|first1=Matt|title=The encyclopedia of surfing|date=2005|publisher=Harcourt|location=Orlando, FL.|isbn=0156032511|edition=Updated|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-DWQSYRx4MUC&pg=PA4&lpg=PA4&dq=%22Steve+Lewis%22++Jeff+Wetmore+trade+show&source=bl&ots=UciQ6zMDAT&sig=hoRHoCbEF-o_sPEzAW6ow-SFcHE&hl=en&sa=X&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=%22Steve%20Lewis%22%20%20Jeff%20Wetmore%20trade%20show&f=false|language=en}}
2. ^{{cite web|last1=GALANTE|first1=MARY ANN|title=Pacifica Publishing Corp. Tentatively OKs Its Sale|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1990-01-27/business/fi-754_1_trade-show|publisher=Los Angeles Times|language=en-US|date=27 January 1990}}
3. ^{{cite web|title=SIMA's Changing Role In The Surf Industry|url=http://www.grindtv.com/surf/simas-changing-role-in-the-surf-industrypart-one/#yWU1T2xHr1fp1kUr.97|publisher=GrindTV.com|accessdate=25 January 2016|language=en-US}}
4. ^{{cite web|title=Hamilton Has Strong Result in Night Before the 500 Midget Race|url=http://www.midgetmadness.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21377|publisher=MidgetMadness.com|accessdate=25 January 2016}}
5. ^{{cite web|last1=GLICK|first1=SHAV|title=Irwindale Isn't Short on Thrills|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2004/mar/19/sports/sp-motors19|publisher=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=25 January 2016|language=en-US|date=19 March 2004}}
6. ^{{Cite web|url = http://articles.latimes.com/2003/apr/18/sports/sp-motors18|title = Lewis' Fondness of Midget Racing No Small Passion|date = April 18, 2003|accessdate = November 16, 2014|website = Los Angeles Times|publisher = |last = GLICK|first = SHAV}}
7. ^{{cite web|last1=GLICK|first1=SHAV|title=Lewis Does Things His Way With a Four-Car Team|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2000/nov/17/sports/sp-53238|publisher=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=25 January 2016|language=en-US|date=17 November 2000}}
8. ^{{cite web|title=SEMA buys Performance Racing Industry|url=http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/sema-buys-performance-racing-industry|publisher=Autoweek|accessdate=25 January 2016}}
9. ^{{cite web|title=Trade Shows Indicate Shift of Interest For Racers?|url=http://www.racintoday.com/archives/31864|publisher=Racintoday.com|accessdate=25 January 2016}}
10. ^{{cite web|title=Lewis prepares to shift gears|url=http://www.ocregister.com/articles/lewis-98707-toyota-engine.html|publisher=The Orange County Register|accessdate=25 January 2016}}
11. ^{{cite web|title=Gibbs, Penske penalty appeals head to diverse group|url=http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2013/04/30/diverse-group-compromises-appeals-panel.html|publisher=NASCAR.com|accessdate=25 January 2016}}
12. ^{{Cite web|url = http://www.motorsport.com/usac/news/team-owner-steve-lewis-announces-retirement/|title = Team owner Steve Lewis announces retirement|date = 2008-11-08|accessdate = 2014-11-12|website = Motorsport.com }}
13. ^{{Cite web|url = http://www.imsa.com/drivers/michael-james-lewis|title =Porsche GT3 Cup USA}}
14. ^{{Cite web|url = http://racingnation.com/performance-racing-show-wont-return-to-indy/|title = Performance Racing Show Won’t Return To Indy|date = May 2, 2008|accessdate = November 10, 2014|publisher = RacingNation Crew|last = |first = }}
15. ^{{Cite web|url = http://www.usacracing.com/news/silver-crown/item/763-coons-headlines-list-of-usac-champions-at-friday-s-53rd-night-of-champions-celebration|title = COONS HEADLINES LIST OF USAC CHAMPIONS AT FRIDAY'S 53RD "NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS" CELEBRATION|date = January 21, 2009|accessdate = November 12, 2014|website = USAC Racing|publisher = |last = |first = }}
16. ^{{Cite web|url = http://www.motorsport.com/usac/news/47th-annual-champions-night/|title = 47th Annual "Champions Night"|date = 2002-12-09|accessdate = 2014-11-12|website = motorsport.com|publisher = USAC|last = |first = }}
17. ^{{Cite web|url = http://articles.latimes.com/1998/jan/23/sports/sp-11402/2|title = $1 Million of Extra Pep Is IRL Winner's Reward|date = January 23, 1998|accessdate = December 8, 2014|website = Los Angeles Times|publisher = |last = Glick|first = Shav}}
18. ^{{Cite web|url = http://www.highbanks-museum.org/inductees.htm|title = Highbanks Hall of Fame 2014 Inductees|date = 2014|accessdate = November 10, 2014|website = Highbanks Hall of Fame National Midget Auto Racing Museum|publisher = |last = |first = |deadurl = yes|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20150203033515/http://www.highbanks-museum.org/inductees.htm|archivedate = February 3, 2015|df = }}

External links

  • Steve Lewis
  • Nine Racing
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