Women, Wheels & Worldly Connections at Phoenix Raceway
Enjoy pace car rides, a behind-the-scenes track tour, and hear from Latasha Causey, President & CEO of Phoenix Raceway.
Date: Tuesday, November 18
Time: 5:30 -7:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Raceway (7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr. | Avondale, AZ 85323)
Admission: $25 General Admission | $10 WWC members with code (Refreshments & N/A beverages included. Alcoholic beverages available for individual purchase.)
Evening’s Agenda
5:15 - 5:30 pm - Early check-in (highly recommended so you can make it on time to the pace car rides!)
5:30 - 6:00 pm – Pace Car Rides
6:00 - 6:30 pm – Track Tour
6:30 - 6:40 pm – Light bites & speaking portion begins
6:40 - 7:00 pm – Special Guest Presentation with Latasha Causey, President of Phoenix Raceway
7:00- 7:30 pm – Networking & mingling
7:30 pm - Event concludes
Special Guest Speaker
Latasha Causey
President, Phoenix Raceway
Latasha Causey is the President of NASCAR’s Phoenix Raceway, overseeing the promotion and operation of the modernized facility that is a top motorsports and entertainment destination in the Phoenix, AZ, market. She is the first African American female to hold this role in NASCAR’s history.
Latasha is a Phoenix native and grew up in the West Valley. Prior to joining Phoenix Raceway she was the Community Development Officer for Bell Bank. She worked with key business leaders and community organizations to guide Bell’s efforts in helping minority-owned businesses, nonprofit organizations, underserved populations and neighborhoods. Causey had necessary conversations, in which she actively listened, built trust and took action to come together for the greater good of the community.
Latasha also worked for over a decade at USAA’s North Phoenix Campus. Holding various leadership roles, responsible for strengthening USAA's brand and culture in the Phoenix market. She was also responsible for leading the USAA local Foundation and employee volunteerism in the Phoenix community. During her tenure she was also part of the HR Talent Acquisition team, supporting and leading recruitment efforts across all USAA locations.
Over the last 20 years, Latasha has worked for various financial organizations having a vast knowledge of the Community Development and Human Resources fields. Latasha holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Arizona State University, Master of Arts Degree with a concentration in Organizational Management and Professional Human Resources certification (PHR).
Latasha is very active in the Phoenix community, being named in 2023 Inspiring Sports Executive of the Year by Women in Sports and Entertainment (WISE), in 2021 as one of the Most Influential Women in Arizona, in 2018 Outstanding Women in Business by Phoenix Business Journal. She has been a two time KNOW Book feature, on the cover of 85085 magazine (highlighting her volunteer work with the Girl Scouts) and highlighted in Front Doors magazine for her philanthropic work in the community. She is currently on the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley Board of Directors and the Chair of the Board for Valley of the Sun United Way.
Latasha is married to her wonderful husband Sullivan; they have two beautiful boys, Sullivan III and Maysn.
About Phoenix Raceway
Phoenix Raceway is a premier motorsports venue located in Avondale, Arizona, known for hosting world-class NASCAR, IndyCar, and other racing events. With a rich history spanning decades, the raceway offers an exciting blend of speed, strategy, and entertainment. Beyond racing, Phoenix Raceway serves as a hub for community engagement, providing tours, educational programs, and special events that bring people together to experience the thrill of motorsports firsthand.