NASCAR’s long‑time VP of Vehicle Performance, Dr. Eric Jacuzzi, announced his resignation after 12½ years of aerodynamic stewardship.
Veteran aerodynamicist bows out
Jacuzzi began as an aerodynamic engineer with the sanctioning body and rose to oversee performance design for the sport’s flagship programs.
In 2023 he earned Aerodynamicist of the Year honors for the Garage 56 advance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, demonstrating his capacity to merge motorsport science with endurance racing.
Legacy of motion & innovation
Throughout his tenure, he shaped NASCAR’s aero package, safeguarding competitive parity across the series.
He also led a partnership that aided the U.S. Luge Olympic team, showcasing his engineering reach beyond stock cars.
Next chapter in the off‑track life
He thanked colleagues, TotalSim US, and the broader NASCAR community for their support, and confirmed he will take a short break before pursuing his next adventure.
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