John Saunders

John Saunders serves as President for International Speedway Corporation (“ISC”).  In this role, Saunders focuses on the strategic direction of ISC’s long-term goals.  Previously, Saunders served as Executive Vice President (2004-2009) and the Company's COO (2003-2009), where he led all marketing, sales, administration and operations of the company. Saunders also served as Senior Vice President of Operations for ISC from 1999-2003.

During his tenure as Senior Vice President of Operations, Saunders was responsible for strategic planning as well as overseeing several of the Company’s motorsports facilities and corporate administration. He also oversaw the integration of Penske Motorsports' facilities in 1999.

Saunders also served as the ISC's Vice President of Administrative Services responsible for strategic planning for the corporation as well as development and implementation of administrative services including human resources and corporate communications at all ISC facilities.

Saunders served as President of ISC's Watkins Glen International, the company's motorsports facility located in Watkins Glen, N.Y. from 1983-1997. As President of WGI, he led the growth of the facility through the early 80s and 90s and was instrumental in landing a Winston Cup date for the road course in 1986. He also oversaw redevelopment and expansion of the facility.

Saunders joined Corning Incorporated in 1980 as Manager of Merchandising and Food Services in Corning Glass Center in Corning, N.Y. In 1983, he was named President of the motorsports facility at Watkins Glen which had been purchased by then, Corning Glassworks and ISC. ISC purchased Corning's remaining interest in WGI in 1997.

Saunders continues to serve as Chairman and Director at WGI and holds several other executive positions within the company.  He also serves on the Board of Managers for Motorsports Authentics LLC and Grand American Racing LLC.

In 2002, Saunders was named Vice Chairman, Board of Directors International Motor Racing Research Center.