No Motorsports Management program in America offers the quality and depth of curriculum and top-notch teaching that we do. Dr. Philip Bayster has a Ph.D. from Rutgers University as well as an M.S. from M.I.T.; and Dr. Tracy Rishel, who holds a Ph.D. from Penn State, practically invented the curriculum that others across America are still trying to catch up with. And that’s just the beginning. READ MORE...
How many Motorsports Management programs have been deemed so fascinating they’ve been the subject of a front-page Wall Street Journal article? Only ours. Check out the Journal’s article – as well as all of the other places we’ve been making headlines. READ MORE...
Students in the Motorsports Management Program have participated in 84 internships with over 50 motorsports industry organizations in just three years! We have helped over 20 industry organizations begin their internship programs, and post an average of 40 internships per semester for our students to choose from. READ MORE...
Our MSM Board of Directors consists of major industry leaders who provide their extensive expertise and influence to drive our program to success. Our interns have achieved above average ratings from employers on surveys; we host over 15 guest speakers per semester; and our first graduating class has already received permanent job offers. Belmont Abbey College has twice been nominated for the North Carolina Motorsports Association’s Annual Award for Best Four-Year Academic Institution in the industry.

MSM Board of Directors
First row Bobby Allison, H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler, Tracy Rishel, Second row Terry Hanson, Patti Wheeler, Trip Wheeler, Back row Mark Dyer, Hunter Nickell, Phil Bayster, Brian Flynn, Tom Cotter, Missing John Bickford, Bruce Mosley
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