Curtis Francois, owner and CEO of Gateway Motorsports Park, met with U.S. Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Dr. Logan.

MADISON - Gateway Motorsports Park officials visited the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation for the second time this week as part of their ongoing participation in NASCAR’s Acceleration Nation educational program for young people.

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Today’s guest speaker was Dr. Jim Logan of St. Louis, Indy car racing’s first African-American team owner. Dr. Logan spoke to the group of the many opportunities for young people in the motorsports industry. Dr. Logan also is working on a kart racing program for young, developmental drivers.

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