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The Daly Word -------------------- Order Race to Win Dereks book is now available. Order here-
To order in IRELAND and ENGLAND -------------- Recent Purchasers
Renault F1 Technical Director, Pat Symonds, is a recent purchaser of Race to Win. Pats first motor race was the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch in England, October 1976....a race won by Derek.
McLaren Formula One head of engineering, Neil Oatley, is a recent purchaser of Race to Win. Neil was Derek's race engineer at Williams F1 in 1982. --------------- Driver Development Advice
I get asked regularly about condensing advice for parents. Here it is- Concentrate on the process and NOT the result. Have your driver do three things - in other words, stick to these basics- * Pick your reference points (on the race track) * Let the car do the work * Read the car (the set up) -----------------
Skip Barber Seminars Derek recently conducted a seminar for the drivers of the Skip Barber National Championship at the Virginia International Raceway. Titled "What is your model for success", Derek asked them to create a model for their success as race car drivers from existing models. By having them create the model, it is an easier sell to ask them to consider building the model they created. Only the truly dedicated will do it. ------------------ Derek Indy 500 History
Derek raced in the Indy 500 six times between 1983-1989. He finished one time in 1985. His best qualifying position was in 1989 when he started on the third row of the grid. Unfortunately he went out early with a gearbox failure. ----------------
When the Derek Daly Design/Riverside announcement was made it doubled the Riverside website hits for the day....... --------------
The Bluegrass property, where Derek Daly Design will build a new race track, was originally slated to be a golf course-then it was partially cleared to have a landing strip for home owners...but it's true calling will be when it becomes one of the most unique road courses in America... ----------------
During the initial visit to Velopark in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Derek and Paxton were chauffeured in bullet proof trucks. ------------------------- |
NEWS FLASH- Derek's book -Race to Win- is now available in England and Ireland (see side bar)... -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Association of Legal Admisistrators Conference Sabine Curto, Derek, Susan French Koran & Debbie Elsbury Derek closed the Association of Legal Administrators Conference in Indianapolis recently with a mixture of humor and motivation. " You were great Derek.....thank you".....Debbie Elsbury. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Professional MotorSport WORLD EXPO 2008 Cologne, Germany
Derek and his partner, Paxton Waters addressed the Professional MotorSport World EXPO on Tuesday November 11th in Cologne, Germany. During their address, Derek encouraged attendees to consider any challenges facing them because of the global economic trend to be simply a test of their resolve and a golden opportunity for them to prove how effective they can be in difficult times. For more information.... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seminar and Book signing in Silverstone, England
On Friday October 31st, Derek presented a seminar for young drivers at the "Home of British Motor Racing", Silverstone circuit. It took place during the annual running of the Walter Hayes Trophy Formula Ford event. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Edwards Jones conference, Indianapolis, Indiana October 2008 "That was the best presentation I have ever heard....well prepared and so applicable........TR Jacks, Edward Jones, Avon, Indiana. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Daly takes the big $350,000 prize for winning the Skip Barber National Championship
After posting his fifth Series win of the season on Saturday October 4th at VIR, Indeck/Cytomax driver Conor Daly won the Skip Barber National Championship presented by Mazda with a second place finish on Sunday October 5th. With the championship on the line going into the final round, Daly just had to finish 11th or better if Brazilian pole sitter Felipe Polhtto managed to win the final race. After leading much of the race, Daly settled for a safe second place to championship runner up, Josef Newgarden.
The championship prize of $350,000 towards a drive in the Pro Mazda series (http://www.starmazda.com) for 2009 was presented by Mazda Motorsports manager, John Doonan.
On October 11th, Daly will travel to Europe for the following month where he will join Newgarden as part of Team USA. They will contest the Formula Ford Festivals in Brands Hatch and Silverstone. ------------------------------------------------------- Paul Newman
Derek and Paul Newman share a laugh on the set of the Tonight Show I got a call on Friday evening October 26th, before it was officially announced, that Paul had died. I have known Paul for more than 25 years. I gave him a signed a copy of my new book- Race to Win, in May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I always sign the Gaelic word "Slainte" when autographing anything. The literal translation of "Slainte" means - Good Health. When I explained to him what the word meant, he leaned over and whispered.....I need a lot of that right now. I went with him twice to the Tonight Show when he challenged Jay Leno to a go kart race around the NBC studios. I was the announcer and of course he won each time. Paul was a great race car driver, a great philanthropist, a great team owner and partner and a great man. Derek and Paul at Champ Car banquets where the Newman Haas Team were presented with their Championship Trophies ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brazilian TV...and some local flair
Derek and his partner, architect Paxton Waters spent time in Brazil overseeing the next stages of the design and building of Velopark. While there, Derek's design concepts were documented for Globo TV and he and Paxton saw a little of the local flair and area dress code for Porto Alegre. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Indiana Statewide Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives
Rick Coons, CEO Wabash Valley Power, Derek, Bruch Graham, CEO, IN Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives Derek was the lunch keynote presenter at the recent Indiana Statewide Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives conference. "Your remarks were entertaining and motivational—just as promised. Lots of good compliments on the humor, how you weaved in references to our meeting, and the presentation length was perfect". Bruce Graham, Chief Executive Officer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Derek recently became the guest "teacher" at IUPUI when he addressed the motorsport engineering students. Motorsports university degrees are growing in popularity ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
One of England's finest journalists, Mark Hughes recently dedicated his weekly column in England's specialist magazine, Autosport, to Dderek's book, Race to Win. Using words like "fascinating", Mark discusses Derek's "Champions pyramid" and what Derek thinks of Formula One's current crop of stars. Seldom does a book ever garner this type of coerage. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Derek meets the IndianaGovernor and Subways-Jared
During final preparations for the Brickyard 400 NASCAR race in Indianapoils, Derek was a guest on the Morning radio show, The Bob & Tom Show. Derek has been a regular on the show for more than twenty years. Guests included Governor Mitch Daniels and Subways spokesman, Jared. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
One of England's largest daily newspapers, The Sun, featured excerpts from Derek's book, Race to Win, on Friday July 25th 2008. England, where most of the worlds Formula One teams are based, chose to highlight the fact that Derek thinks the opportunity to win the world championship for England's Jensen Button may have passed him by. The extensive feature also covers Formula One's golden boy, Lewis Hamilton in addition to Ferrari's Felipe Massa and Finnish drivers, Nico Rosberg and Heikki Kovalainen. Click here to read story -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeff Gordon Foundation Bowling Tournament
Derek & Jeff Gordon ready to compete Four time NASCAR champion, Jeff Gordon hosts his bowling tournament each year in Indianapolis to raise money for Riley Childrens Hospital. The event has grown to become one of the signature events in the city during the running of the Brickyard 400 NASCAR race. Jeff is actually an accomplished bowler. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Race to Win by Derek Daly Reviews
England……there is just so much useful information there, blended together with anecdotes from Daly’s career to back up the key points, that anybody looking to give themselves a leg-up in racing would be well advised to give this a read…….. ……he has produced a highly engaging product that will, if used correctly, bring the reader up a level in racing. Isn’t that the point after all? Jamie O’Leary, International editor, Autosport USA: Named to a list of 'Best Car Books Summer 2008' Edmunds.com, June 9, 2008 (views per month: 4,978,656)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INDY 500 Have a look at this quote..... Straignt from Victory Lane “My team did an amazing job and I am sharing this victory with everyone, because without their support, this would not have been possible. What an incredible day!”…..Scott Dixon, winner 2008 Indy 500
The Speed and Flawless execution “business model” of motorsports was again on display for everyone to admire. Corporate America can benefit so much from understanding this highly energized business model.
Derek and Mario Andretti with Race to Win Derek interviews Indy 500 winner, Scott Dixon --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dancing with Indy's Stars
Derek joined Dancing with the Stars Champion, Helio Castroneves, as celebrity judges at the invitation-only Dancing with Indy's Stars event held May 15th at the Villagio at Page Point in Indianapolis. Local celebrities and their professional dancing partners performed for the judges in front of an enthuastic audience. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Allison Transmission
Derek and Indy Car driver Sarah Fisher with the Allison team Derek hosted multiple events for Allison Transmissions during the month of May and June ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Indianapolis 500 Derek and Sports anchor, Anthony Calhoun, interview Former Indy 500 Champion, Dan Wheldon on the set at WISH-TV Indianapolis Derek will put his television hat back on for the upcoming Indianapolis 500. He will report from the Motor Speedway pit lane every day for CBS WISH-TV8 in Indianapolis. It will be Derek's 19th year reporting for WISH -TV. Derek's credentials gives him access to all the star names at the 500 and some of the4 great teams that he models his presentations on will be active every day. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbott Labs European Investigation Symposium Czech Republic
Lets practice our language skills Derek just had a whirlwind three weeks of speeches. A woman cried in Indianapolis, a business owner reported getting "chills down his spine" and another woman in Prague said the Derek "changed her way of thinking forever". -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mecum Muscle Car Auction Indianapolis
Derek was back doing live television on Saturday April 12th 2008 when he coverd the auction floor for Discovery Home Theatres presentation of the Mecum muscle car auction. More than fifty cars rolled through during the three hour telecast. Derek will also appear on the April 19th telecast at 8:00pm EST. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Daly wins big in Canada
Conor Daly celebrates one of his two wins, on the top step of the podium on Fathers Day in Canada
Indeck/Cytomax driver, and son of Derek, Conor Daly won the sixth rounds of both the Skip Barber National Championship and the Ontario Formula Ford 1600 Championship on Fathers day, at Mosport Park, Ontario, Canada, on June 15th 2008. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Computerworld IT Leaders Conference Book signing
As a special guest of iRise, Derek signed 90 Race to Win books at the Computerworld IT Leaders Conference on Monday March 10th. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Derek hosts Sebring Hall of Fame Induction ceremony
For the second time, Derek hosted the Sebring Hall of Fame induction ceremony during the weekend of the historic Sebring 12 hour endurance race. Inducted were, (L to R) Former World Sports car champion, Derek Bell, former driver and now team owner, Roger Penske, multiple time Sebring winner, Hans Stuck, former promoter, David Cowart and Audi (represented by team owner, Reinhold Joest and Dr. Wolfgang Ulrich). Sebring will always be somewhat special for Derek as he was a two time winner of the 12 hour classic (1990 & 1991) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lyn St James Driver Development Indianapolis
Derek addressed the Lyn St James driver development program in Indianapolis on Friday, February 29th. Each attendee got a copy of Derek's new book, Race to Win. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Winter in Brazil Derek and his partner, Paxton Waters, spent mid February in Brazil, reviewing the site where they will design and build a new FIA Category 2 road course race track at Velopark, Porto Alegre. Porto Alegre is known for its sunshine and beautiful women, however, when Velopark is finished, Derek and Paxton believe, it will also become known as the finest race facility in Brazil.
Jhonny, Derek, Paxton Waters & Sergio ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Race to Win Book Promotions Since Derek's new book, Race to Win, hit the bookstores he has been involved in many promotional interviews. Below is a photo of Derek being interviewed by Bill Benner for Inside Indiana Business.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Derek opens Latin-American Sales conference in Argentina
On December 4th, Derek flew to Buenos Aires and then across Argentina to Bariloche (their finest ski resort which is close to the Chilean border) to open the genzyme Latin-American sales conference. The theme was "Driving into the future". Derek's powerful analogies from his motorsports background really brough the message home on how true high performang teams really operate. The attendees were from six different countries. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Derek Daly Design announces agreement to design Riverside Motorsports Park in California.
Riverside Chairman, John Condren, Derek & Paxton It was announced today that Derek Daly and Paxton Waters would be the designer and architect for the new Riverside Motorsports Park planned in Merced, California. Riverside is a multi purpose facility that will encompass a road course, drag strip, oval track, kart track, off road track and motorcross track. Riverside is the brainchild of former racer, John Condren. John is the owner of Altamont Motorsports Park in Alameda County, CA. It will also house a variety of commercial and retail outlets. More information to follow. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Updated October 30th 2007 Bluegrass design site visit
Andy Vertrees (Project manager), Derek, Paxton Waters (Architect), Brad Poppell (President Bluegrass) Derek's design team made an on site visit to the location of the Bluegrass Country Club and road course race track on Monday October 29th, 2007. It is a magnificent piece of property that has the potential to be one of America's finest road courses. Monday's visit was for the purpose of actually laying out some of the corners and deciding how best to use the undulating topography. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Undated October 18th 2007 National Sales Conference, Chicago
Derek with Suzanne Lee, Ditector, Global Training Genzyme is one of the world’s foremost biotechnology companies, dedicated to making a major positive impact on the lives of people with serious diseases. Derek's powerful analogies provided a stirring end to their three day conference in Chicago "I have heard nothing but very positive and heartfelt comments... Your message was clear and did resonate with our state of business and overall philosophy of the company... I hope to encourage my group to take the principles and message you delivered to the next level every day"....Suzanne Lee, Director, Global Training ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Updated October 11th 2007 Celebrity Cook Off on behalf of Childrens Bureau
Celebrity cooks - Indianapolis Colts star Dallas Clark and Derek
In Indianapolis, Derek participated for the 6th time in a celebrity Cook off on behalf of the Childrens Bureau. The cook off attracted many local cleebrities from television and radio in addition to tace car drivers and Indianapolis Colts players. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Updated October 3rd 2007 Abbott Laboratories 2007 Investigation Symposium
Derek with Yvonne Burke, Program Manager, Management Controls Derek was the keynote speaker for the Abbott Labs Investigation Symposium in Chicago on Wednesday , October 3rd. The theme was "Drive to Excellence". Abbott has 65,000 employees worldwide in 110 worldwide facilities with revenues of $22.5BN. The symposium had approximately 200 attendees from seven countries in attendance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Updated Sept 26th 2007 Kimball Office When Kimbell Office CEO, JIm Thyen, used words such as speed. preparation, execution and change while addressing their select dealers at the West Baden Springs hotel, French Lick, Indiana, Keynote speaker Derek Daly knew that he was perfectly positioned to deliver his powerful analogies and messages. Kimbell Office hosted their select dealers at the recently restored Indiana landmark Hotel . Derek walked the select dealers through the motorsports "model" to demonstrate how they could become a high performance team ready for the "corporate race" of the next decade.
Derek with Bob Theodore, Director of Dealer Development for Kimbell Office
"I received many great comments from our dealers. They got your message of the importance of developing speed as a core competency with flawless execution. I had no idea that there were so many racing analogies that applied to business. Your presentation was energetic, positive and inspiring...Bob Theodore. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Derek drives "The Amazing Race" How does the world of motorsports fit with the Agri-business? Well very well as it happens.
In Minneapolis, MN., Derek used his powerful analogies when brought in as the Keynote Speaker to demonstrate to Agriculture company, Syngenta, how they can win “The Amazing Race”. Syngenta used a motorsports theme to highlight their new product, Halex GT, and drove the point home that they are in a long race with lots of horsepower and reliability. "The Amazing Race"...... will be won with Speed & Flawless Execution
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Keynote at Bluegrass Founders Meeting Derek was the keynote speaker on Sept 4th in Cincinnati at the Bluegrass Motorsports Club event. The event thrown by President, Brad Poppell targeted their exclusive Founder’s Club in developing their $16M Motorsports Country Club. The event was held in a garage that restores antique race cars. One of the cars in there was Andy Granatellis 1935 Miller.
With the 1935 Miller Race car What a place for a meeting ... you were a great success last week ...Brad Poppel, Bluegrass Founders Meeting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Derek Daly, Gary Pietruszewski (Piaggio) and Tom Kehner My company, MotorVation, recently did a strategic planning event in Atlanta for Paiggio. The event was held at the Andretti Indoor Karting center. We are using more and more motorsports arenas to deliver our events because it helps greatly with the engagement of the client. Engagement is a MAJOR key to getting peoole to understand at a greater level. Engagement might just be the new corporate buzz word ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Leaders lead people....Great leaders do not tell people how to do their jobs....Norman Schwarzkopf |
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