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Zak Brown: From Karting Champ to McLaren CEO

9/25/2025

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Story summary

Zak Brown became McLaren Racing's CEO in 2018, delivering mixed Formula One results and growth in other series.
The story embodies the American Dream: upward mobility through hard work.
In 1995, Brown founded Just Marketing International, securing major motorsports sponsorships.
In 2009, he co-founded United Autosports.
Earlier, Brown built a karting record of 22 wins and three titles (1986–1990).

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Story summary

Zak Brown became McLaren Racing's CEO in 2018, delivering mixed Formula One results and growth in other series.
The story embodies the American Dream: upward mobility through hard work.
In 1995, Brown founded Just Marketing International, securing major motorsports sponsorships.
In 2009, he co-founded United Autosports.
Earlier, Brown built a karting record of 22 wins and three titles (1986–1990).