Legacy Motor Club, the Statesville, North Carolina, NASCAR Cup Series team, has named veteran automotive and motorsports executive Michael Guttilla as its president.

Guttilla most recently served as chief operating officer at Joe Gibbs Racing. Prior to that role, he spent more than 20 years with global engineering firm Multimatic, serving as vice president of engineering and research and development, and vice president of global sales and marketing. During his tenure, Guttilla led a global engineering team of more than 300 people and helped develop advanced vehicle technologies used in top-level motorsports and high-performance production vehicles.

"Michael's leadership and technical expertise will be a tremendous asset as we continue building the future of LEGACY MOTOR CLUB," said Jimmie Johnson, owner of LEGACY MOTOR CLUB and seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion. "He understands both the competitive and business sides of this sport, and we're excited to welcome him to the CLUB."

A graduate of Michigan State University, Guttilla began his career with General Motors and Mechanical Dynamics, Inc., helping advance vehicle simulation technologies that became widely adopted across the automotive and motorsports industries.

"I've been incredibly fortunate to work with leaders and mentors who invested their time, knowledge and trust in me," Guttilla said. "Coach Gibbs and the entire Joe Gibbs Racing organization are the most recent example of that support, and before that the founder and teammates at Multimatic. I'm honored by the opportunity to bring those experiences to the incredible team Jimmie and Cal have built and to help execute and accelerate Jimmie's mission, vision, and values for LEGACY MOTOR CLUB."

Guttilla's experience within the Toyota racing ecosystem also positions him to maintain and strengthen key manufacturer relationships.

Principals at Joe Gibbs Racing worked collaboratively with ownership at LEGACY MOTOR CLUB to facilitate the move, with full support from both organizations.

Reporting to CEO Cal Wells III, Guttilla will oversee several aspects of LEGACY MOTOR CLUB's operations.

For more information, visit legacymotorclub.com.