Speaker Biographies - Motorsport Industry Association

Mike Fisher - Managing DirectorNASCAR Research and Development Centerwww.nascar.comMike Fisher brings an extensive background in the automotive engineering andproduct development field to his position as Managing Director of NASCAR’sResearch and Development Center. Fisher, who assumed his new role withNASCAR in September of 2006, worked 16 years in the automotive industry prior tojoining. After starting his career at General Motors Corporation, he was employed byLear Corporation for the last 10 years in their Interiors Division. He held severalpositions with Lear, including Director of General Motors Truck unit (2005-2006) andDirector of Launch Management for the General Motors Group (2002-2005). Fisher also worked two yearswith Lear’s DaimlerChrysler Division in Ebersberg, Germany and served as Platform Director for the JeepPrograms in Rochester Hills, Mich., for three years (1997-2000).David Cunliffe – DirectorDC Electronicswww.wiringlooms.comDC Electronics has over 15 years of experience designing and manufacturing highquality, reliable and innovative electrical systems for the motorsport and highperformance road car industries. Rapid prototype building, bespoke designs andcomplete race championship builds with race support can all be accommodated byour highly skilled and motivated team.In May 2012 DC Electronics officially opened their doors to their full production facility in Mooresville, NorthCarolina. The American arm of the business DCE Inc. will be servicing all of the North American motorsportmarket including NASCAR, ALMS, Off Road, Indycar and Grand-Am.The new facility is an important step for the company’s growth strategy and will be handling all aspects of avehicle’s electrical system from initial design and production to roll out and ongoing trackside support.Products designed and built by the company have been used in championships worldwide, includingNASCAR, Formula 1, World Rally, Superbike and even F1 Powerboats.