It's come as a surprise to everyone this morning, the CEO of Virgin Supercars Australia James Warburton announced he will step down following the end of the current Supercar championship series.
The final race is the Newcastle 500, set for the 24th of next month.
Mr Warburton has been in the top spot for four and a half years and said in a statement this morning it is with a heavy heart that he resigns.
"It is with a heavy heart, I advise the 2017 season will be my last as CEO of the Virgin Supercars Australia championship", he said.
"It has been an honour and a privilege to work with such inspiring people within the supercars family and to lead a sport of which I have been a fan of since I was five".
During his tenure as CEO, Mr Warburton orchestrated a landmark television deal with Channel Ten and Foxsports, as well as a plethora of sponsorship and government deals.
There's been no word of Mr Warburton's replacement or what his next move will be, but he still remains as passionate about the sport as ever.
"In 2018, your number 1 fan will be sitting opposite pit lane, finally in shorts and a t-shirt, with his family, cold beer in the hand cheering you all".
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| James Warburton Photo source: The Daily Telegraph |
