Now in its seventh year, the Racing Attorney Conference (TRAC) will be held April 8 and 9 at the Hyatt Place Charlote Downtown in Charlotte, North Carolina. See below for a sneak peek a this year's conference agenda.
Agenda
Tuesday, April 8
12:00–1:15 p.m.
Registration; “Breaking in to the Industry / Motorsports 101” optional segment before CLE program • This presentation does not offer MCLE credit.
1:00–1:15
Welcome and Opening Remarks
1:15–2:15
Sponsorship: “Cutting through the Noise”
- Current market trends
- Solving for perceived loss of bargaining power with creative value adds
- Contract and logistical issues related to managing multiple primary sponsors
2:15–3:15
Motorsports Accounting, Tax & Finance Issues
3:15–3:30
Break
3:30–4:30
Motorsports Insurance
- Workers compensation issues and sharing employees
- Disability insurance; driver and crew injuries
- General insurance provisions and risk management practices
4:30–5:30
Defining Compensation
- Prize money, owner plans, etc.
- How prize pools are calculated and paid
- What amounts are typically shared with drivers
5:30–6:30
Cocktail Reception
6:45–9:30
Dinner
Wednesday, April 9
8:30–8:45 a.m.
Announcements
8:45–9:45
“Who Owns What?”: Trademarks/Motorsports IP
- Common intellectual property issues
- Licensing structures
- Ownership of car numbers, trade dress, etc.
9:45–10:45
Immigration
- Immigration issues
- Options for foreign drivers and employees
10:45–11:00
Break
11:00–12:00 p.m.
Full-Service Marketing
- Logistics and risk management for marketing activation
- Show cars and event management
- Digital rights for webisodes, podcasts, etc.
12:00–1:30
Lunch with Keynote Speaker
1:30–1:35
Transition Break
1:35–2:35
“Motorsports Goes Hollywood”: SAG-AFTRA and Guild Issues
- Application of guilds to motorsports activities
- Compliance with guild requirements
2:35–3:35
“We Must Protect this House!” Track and General Facilities Issues
- Risk management, waivers and releases
- Logistics, food service and maintenance
- Employees and volunteers
3:35–3:45
Closing Remarks
CLE Credit: 9.0 Hours