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There's no question -- the "need for speed" is essential to racing success. Whether it's crossing the finish line first or breaking the world's land speed record, Richard Petty Motorsports and North American Eagle are in the business of moving fast.
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In the competitive world of NASCAR racing, the difference between first and last place is only fractions of a second per lap. Even minor improvements in engineering the race car can make the difference at the finish line. With no time for trial and error in the shop, Richard Petty Motorsports must make these modifications at lightning speed.
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For North American Eagle, innovative engineering has created one of the most sophisticated vehicles on land. Converted from an F-104 jet fighter and powered by a 42,500 horsepower turbojet engine, the North American Eagle was built to break the 763 mph world land speed record for automobiles -- and bring the title back to America.
View this free on-demand event to hear from two world-class organizations: Richard Petty Motorsports and North American Eagle. Learn firsthand how they are leveraging a product lifecycle management (PLM) strategy and 3D technology to push the edge of innovation, deliver high-quality product performance, optimize time-to-market, and pull ahead of the competition. Plus learn how NAE leveraged leading technologies such as Lenovo and Intel.
Speakers
Adrienne Selko
Online Editor
IndustryWeek
Adrienne Selko manages the editorial content of IndustryWeek's award-winning Web site. Before joining the staff in 2004, Selko was managing editor of corporate publications at a large regional financial institution. She was also an editor for the U.S. based publication of a medical manufacturing company. Prior to that she ran a public relations and marketing company that published a best-selling healthcare book. Selko received a bachelor's of business administration from the University of Michigan.
Mark McArdle
Vice President and Managing Director of Competition
Richard Petty Motorsports
Mark McArdle is no stranger to success on the racetrack whether it's in open wheel or stock cars. But, it's his leadership skills that elevated the 51-year-old Wisconsin native to the top competition position at Richard Petty Motorsports. He oversees everything from hiring drivers and mechanics to working with the team's engine builders and engineers.
Prior to his current position, McArdle served as vice president and managing director for Gillett Evernham Engines leading the effort to create more power and performance while not compromising engine durability.
So far, the proof is in the power. The team has improved steadily during the six seasons McArdle has been on board and is poised to race not just for victories, but for championships.
Ed Shadle
Project Manager, Driver and Owner
North American Eagle Services
Not only is Ed Shadle the project manager, but he is also the driver and owner. After serving in the USAF as a Communications and Relay Center Electronics Technician, Shadle went to work for the IBM Corporation in Field Engineering. Shadle held several positions during his 31 year career including Field Manager, Systems Management Specialist, Account Representative and Disaster Recovery Planner. Upon retirement from IBM in 1996 he joined the Frank Russell Company as Project Manager and Business Continuity Planner. In 2000 Shadle formed his own company, North American Eagle Services. The mission of his company is to bring the world land speed record back to North America. He began building and racing cars at the age of 14 and began competing at the famous Bonneville Salt Flats in 1989. Shadle is also a private pilot and member of the Experimental Aircraft Association. Shadle is past president of Greyhound Pets of America, an organization that places retired racing greyhounds into homes.
Keith Zanghi
Director of Operations and Co-Owner
North American Eagle Services
Keith Zanghi is director of operations and co-owner of North American Eagle. Zanghi studied mathematics at Seattle University. He formed his own company in the late '70s supporting the power generation industry. Today Zanghi is a manager at the Boeing Commercial Airplanes and Deputy Director of ECF campaign for the Fabrication Division. He served as Director on the South Pierce County Tacoma Chamber of Commerce for five years. His racing career started in 1975 running rear engine alcohol dragsters. Over the years he has crewed on funny car and top fuel teams. Zanghi is also a crew member on Ed Shadle's Bonneville Land Speed Team.