National Trail Raceway, the NHRA-sanctioned 1/4-mile track serving the Columbus, Ohio, market, has bolstered its ownership group and management teams.

Columbus citizen Jay Livingston, who grew up in the family business of managing drag racing facilities in the northwestern US, has been named as the track’s new general manager and co-owner. Livingston’s current duties include finalizing remaining events on the 2018 schedule and planning the 2019 season.

In addition to his race track management skills, Livingston has also been a drag racing participant, competing in NHRA’s Super Comp and Top Alcohol Dragster classes.

Racers and fans will see Livingston step to the front of facility leadership and drive the continued growth of National Trail Raceway. His goal is to continue to increase racer entries and bring a high level of entertainment for fans. 

"I believe our ideas to make this the hub of racing in central Ohio can be realized with our knowledge of the racers, the fans and all the business owners that support the racing community,” Livingston said. “It is my expectation that once the racers see how we operate the track, the community will embrace us with open arms."

Chris Payne, who purchased the facility from the NHRA in 2017, will continue to be involved in the background operations of the facility.