GARY PENISSION
Mount Pleasant,NC
Summary
Seasoned motorsport's professional with years of experience competing at the highest levels of racing achieving multiple championships across diverse categories. Proven leader with a strong track record of building, mentoring and motivating teams to deliver peak performance under pressure. Dedicated to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement both on and off the track.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Sole Proprietor
GP Autosport
05.2018 - Current
- Lizard Motorsports Operations & Crew Chief for programs
- Era Motorsport LMP2 Manager
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Pfaff Motorsports Operations Manager GTD Pro 2022 Champions
- Managed team according to company standards and compliance requirements.
- Pfaff Motorsports Crew Chief IMSA GTD 2019 & 2020
- Organized daily assignments for crew members, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
- Pfaff Motorsports Crew Chief IMSA Canadian Porsche GT3 Cup 2019 Class Champions
- Pure McLaren 570S GT4 (2018)
- Pfaff Motorsports Crew Chief PWC 2018 Sprint Champion Porsche
- Multimatic AMG Mercedes GT3/GT4 parts sales (2018)
- Scuderia Corsa Ferrari 488 GT3 IMSA GTD (2018)
Operations Manager & Crew Chief
CRP Racing
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Operations Manager & Car Chief, AMG Mercedes FIA GT3 for competition in Pirelli World Challenge
- Race preparation, mileage and service records, implementing BOP and rule updates
- Led all on-track communication between pit box and driver, including session and race planning
- Preparation of vintage vehicles for vintage races
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
Operations Manager
RSR Racing
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Operations Manager of two-car ALMS team
- Management of operations pertaining to preparation, repairs and improvements to the race car
- Management of projects with engineers, mechanics, body shop and parts department
- Creation of schedules, work lists and pit stop coach
Operations Manager & Crew Chief
Action Express/Brumos Racing
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: Grand-Am Series
- Crew Chief – Winner of 2009 and 2010 Daytona 24-Hour Races
- Management of operations pertaining to preparation, work schedules, repairs and car improvements
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Coordination of projects with engineers, mechanics, body shop supervisor and parts department
- Managed inventory control, ensuring adequate stock levels and proper storage of parts and supplies.
- Sub-assemblies including brakes, axles, uprights, fuel system and clutch system
Operations Manager
Gelles Racing
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: Atlantic Series
- Operations Manager
- Team management duties including staff hiring and assignment of responsibilities and daily work schedule, purchasing, inventory, invoicing and travel scheduling
Gear Box, Grand-Am Daytona Prototype
Target Chip Ganassi Racing
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: Grand-Am and IndyCar
- Gear Box, Grand-Am Daytona Prototype – Winner of 2006 Daytona 24-Hour Race
- Lead Mechanic of #33 IndyCar – 2005 Season
- Lead Mechanic of #01 Championship Winning Grand-Am Daytona Prototype – 2004 Season
- Over-the-wall tire changing and fueling
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
Auto Body Welding, Metal Finishing and Personal Fitness
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MIAutomotive Technology, Auto CAD/Drafting
Capital Area Career Center
Mason, MISkills
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Staff management
- Operational efficiency
- Assignment delegation
- Chassis Knowledge
- Pit stop coordination
- Time management
Timeline
Sole Proprietor
GP Autosport
05.2018 - Current
Operations Manager & Crew Chief
CRP Racing
01.2012 - 01.2018
Operations Manager
RSR Racing
01.2011 - 01.2012
Operations Manager & Crew Chief
Action Express/Brumos Racing
01.2008 - 01.2010
Operations Manager
Gelles Racing
01.2007 - 01.2008
Gear Box, Grand-Am Daytona Prototype
Target Chip Ganassi Racing
01.2004 - 01.2006
Auto Body Welding, Metal Finishing and Personal Fitness
Lansing Community College
Automotive Technology, Auto CAD/Drafting
Capital Area Career Center