About Ken Clapp
Promoted more single day automotive racing events, led to Australia, Japan, Rocky Mountains to Alberta, New Mexico & Northern Mexico; Director of Marketing West Coast 1977, Controlling Interest in pioneered NASCAR 1950, Oregon , washington acquired 12 Speedways operated 12 racetracks
Career Accomplishments
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Since 1951, 73 Seasons, owned racecars, crew chief
Press & Recognition
Dec 12, 2024
Danville, CA –The Global Directory of Who's Who is proud to recognize Ken Clapp, a trailblazing motorsports executive and owner, for his extraordinary contributions to th...
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Published Works
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“SEA TO SHINING SEA: Racing from the Wild West to Daytona
A West Coast racing history and memoir, rolled into one engaging and illuminating package. Ken Clapp has been a wide-eyed young spectator, a teenaged crewman, a tireless promoter, NASCAR’s Vice-President of Western Operations, eyewitness to some of the sport’s biggest moments, and friend to many key figures throughout the decades of his racing life.
Professional Affiliations
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Motor Sports Hall of Fame
Member
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CEO West Coast Car
Chairman of the Board
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Board of Directors
9 organizations in the United States
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NASCAR
Premier Auto Member
Honors & Awards
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Wall of Fame Sonoma Raceway Sonoma California
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West Coast Media Hall of Fame
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Motor Sports Hall of Fame
23 West Coast Stock Car
