Wayne Estes To Retire After 10 Years as President of Raceway
SEBRING, Fla. (Oct. 22, 2025) – Matt Muha has been named to succeed Wayne Estes as President and General Manager of Sebring International Raceway, effective January 1, 2026.
Wayne Estes is retiring March 31 after the 74th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. He will serve in an administrative role for the IMSA property during the management transition.
“We’re pleased to elevate Matt Muha to the role of President and General Manager of Sebring International Raceway,” said IMSA CEO Ed Bennett. “Matt’s deep operational experience and passion for motorsports make him the ideal leader to guide Sebring Raceway into its next chapter.
“At the same time, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Wayne Estes for his remarkable decade of leadership. Wayne’s impact on Sebring and the broader IMSA community has been profound, and we wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement.”
Muha joined Sebring Raceway as a firefighter in 2012 while serving as Captain of the West Sebring Fire Department. He became Safety Director in 2014 and most recently served as the facility’s Senior Director, Operations.
“I am honored for this opportunity to lead the Sebring team moving forward as we make plans for the landmark 75th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring in 2027,” said Muha. “The IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship is experiencing a golden era, and it is a privilege to work with these great Sebring employees to present one of sports car racing’s marquee events at this very special time.
“I also look forward to expanding our great relationships with the car clubs, racing teams, and sports car organizations that use our facility almost 300 days a year.”
The facility has undergone significant upgrades during Muha’s tenure, including the construction of the Gateway to Green Park bridge, 2024 renovation and rededication of the Sebring Officers Club, improvements to the Seven Sebring Raceway Hotel, roadway and landscaping improvements, and upgrades to the fleet of track services equipment that serves not only Sebring Raceway, but also tracks at Daytona International Speedway, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway and Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
Muha also led track services teams at the Chicago Street Races and Mexico City races for the NASCAR Cup Series.
“Since joining Sebring International Raceway in 2014, Matt Muha has played a pivotal role in elevating one of America’s most iconic motorsport venues,” said IMSA President John Doonan. “His leadership and vision have driven significant infrastructure improvements, enhanced the fan experience, and strengthened Sebring Raceway’s position on the global racing stage.
“Beyond Sebring Raceway, Matt’s impact has extended across the company, contributing to operations and event success at many other company-owned facilities and events. Matt’s commitment to excellence and deep understanding of the sport have made a lasting impact, and IMSA is proud to continue working alongside him as Sebring Raceway enters its next chapter.”
Estes joined Sebring International Raceway as president in 2015 after 17 years with Bristol Motor Speedway. During his tenure, Estes focused on facility improvements for the loyal Sebring Raceway fan base.
“Motorsports has been part of my life since I was a child,” said Estes. “My first job out of school was as motorsports editor for the Savannah Morning News, and all jobs after – Coca-Cola USA, Campbell and Company/Ford Racing, Bristol Motor Speedway, and Sebring International Raceway – all were possible only because of the NASCAR enterprise the France family created and nurtured for even longer than I’ve been alive.
“I am so grateful to the incredible team assembled here, the loyal and passionate guests who consider Sebring Raceway to be a part of themselves, our corporate partners, local officials, Sebring Airport Authority leadership, and the outstanding executive team at IMSA and NASCAR that made so many outstanding improvements possible at Sebring International Raceway over the past decade.”
Tickets for the 74th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring are now on sale. Ticketing options and more information is available at SebringRaceway.com.
About Sebring International Raceway and the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring
Sebring International Raceway is nestled among the orange groves and cattle ranches of Highlands County, Florida. The famed Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring endurance race began in 1952 and boasts a list of previous winners that include legends such as Mario Andretti, A.J. Foyt, Stirling Moss, Dan Gurney, Juan Manuel Fangio, Phil Hill, Bobby Rahal, Hurley Haywood, Al Holbert and Tom Kristensen. Sebring’s punishing 3.74-mile concrete and asphalt circuit is also among the world’s leading test circuits for race teams and automotive manufacturers. Additionally, the circuit is active nearly 300 days a year for club events, racing schools, vintage racing, and other special events.
Sebring is known as the Birthplace of American Endurance Racing given it is the oldest permanent road racing facility in North America, evolving from the World War II U.S. Army Air Forces base Hendricks Field. Race cars still compete on the concrete runways that served as a training base for pilots in heavy bombers – including the B-17 Flying Fortress and the B-24 Liberator – before deployment to Europe. Sebring’s first race was run on New Year’s Eve, 1950. The Sam Collier 6 Hour Memorial race was won by Frits Koster and Ralph Deshon in a Crosley Hot Shot car that was driven to the track by race fan Victor Sharpe. Koster and Deshon borrowed the car for the race. The first 12-hour race was held March 15, 1952, and except for 1974 during a global energy crisis, has been run annually since. Sebring was the site of the first United States Grand Prix Formula One race in 1959.
