Kris McCrone is an entrepreneur who was re-engaged with motorsports in 2018 by his kids who found pictures of his late father and brother from the 80’s and 90’s racing.
Currently, all of his efforts have been focused on building the Motorsports Experience Park in Lorain, Ohio and operating the Ohio Sprint Series. Phase I of the facility – The LOK (Lorain Ohio KartPlex) will be operational in the Summer of 2023.
Like many of our guests, Kris was born into motorsports and his children are racing in karts today.
Kris shared some great advice, Surround yourself with people that will bring you up.
Bill and Kris talk about the growth of motorsports and karting which seems to have resulted from Drive to Survive on Netflix.
Connect with Kris:
McCrone Motorsports on Facebook
Ohio Kart Parts on Facebook
Ohio Kart Parts Website
Check out our sponsors:
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ETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC Instagram
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