McLaren Racing’s Zak Brown, IMRRC’s 2026 Membership Chairman
Watkins Glen, New York (March 24, 2026)- The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC) is proud to announce that Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing and 2024 Cameron R. Argetsinger Award honoree, will serve as The Center’s 2026 Membership Chairman.
Throughout the season, Brown will serve as a key advocate for the IMRRC, furthering The Center’s mission to collect, preserve, and share the rich history of global motorsports for generations to come.
Brown joins a distinguished roster of past chairmen, including Jordan Taylor, Brian Redman, and Mario Andretti, among other icons in motorsports who have supported our mission over the years.
“His passion and leadership in the world of motorsports make him the perfect ambassador to amplify the IMRRC’s voice, broaden our influence, and connect The Center with new audiences across the sport.” said Margaret Lawrence, Executive Director of the IMRRC.
The IMRRC invites everyone to become members and support our mission. Memberships can be obtained online through the IMRRC Membership Form, by downloading and submitting the form to Hdoll@racingarchives.org, or by mailing it to The Center at 610 South Decatur Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891.
Businesses now have the opportunity to take advantage of group-rate IMRRC membership packages. To join at a company rate, businesses can download the Business Membership Form and submit it to Hdoll@racingarchives.org or mail it to The Center.
For more information about the IMRRC and our membership opportunities, please visit: www.racingarchives.org
Words From Zak Brown:
Dear Friends of the IMRRC,
2026 marks the 28th anniversary of the International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), a library and archive dedicated to the sport we are all incredibly passionate about. What began as a small space in the public library has grown into an extraordinary and treasured collection.
For McLaren Racing, 2025 was a landmark season. For the first time since 1998, we clinched both the Formula One Drivers’ and Constructors’ World Championships. A truly pivotal milestone in our ongoing quest to compete at the pinnacle of motorsport, made possible by the absolute focus and incredible team spirit of the men and women at McLaren Racing.
As a passionate collector of sports memorabilia and historic cars, preserving and sharing the history of the sport is something I care deeply about. The IMRRC’s work ensures access to information for generations to come. Their reputation in this space is second to none; they are true experts in their field.
Based in Watkins Glen, NY, the birthplace of American road racing and home to the longest running Formula One race in U.S. History, the IMRRC relies on the generosity of those who value motorsports history and support its preservation for future generations.
Please join me in supporting this worthy endeavor.
On behalf of the IMRRC,
Zak Brown
CEO, McLaren Racing
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About the IMRRC: Established in 1998, the International Motor Racing Research Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving, collecting, and sharing the history of global motorsports through its extensive collection of artifacts, films, memorabilia, and archival materials.
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With our thanks,
You can become a member online. You can also fill out and download a membership form and email it to Hdoll@racingarchives.org, or print and mail it to the IMRRC at 610 South Decatur Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891.
Past chairmen include Jordan Taylor, Brian Redman, Eddie Cheever, Chris Dyson, Hélio Castroneves, Brad Keselowski, Lyn St. James, Mario Andretti, Phil Hill, Sir Stirling Moss, Dan Gurney, Sam Posey, Denise McCluggage and Butch Leitzinger.