Overview
- Racing America issued an official statement confirming the sudden passing of Chief Operating Officer Michael Printup at age 60.
- After joining Racing America in 2023 to lead SVRA, he was promoted to COO in January 2024 with oversight of the Trans Am Series and racing operations.
- He served as president of Watkins Glen International from 2009 to 2023 following nearly three decades working within NASCAR structures, and the track credited him with strengthening its operations in a tribute.
- Earlier in his career he was president of Americrown, where he oversaw the Levy Food Service contract for 12 NASCAR‑owned racetracks.
- A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 2–4 p.m. at James A. Dyal Funeral Home in Summerville, South Carolina, and he is survived by his wife Stephanie, sons Brendan (Caitlin) and Matthew, and granddaughters Sophia and Vivienne.