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INDYCAR: Randy Bernard Breaks His Silence
Almost a week after his firing by the Hulman & Company board of directors, former IZOD IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard breaks his silence via social media.
Former IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard took to Twitter on Saturday to offer thanks and encouragement to the IndyCar community.
Almost a week after his firing by the Hulman & Company board of directors, former IZOD IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard broke his silence via social media on Saturday, expressing his support for the series he led beginning in 2010.
"Let's not forget what this sport is really about: speed, world class drivers, and the best competition in all of racing," Bernard wrote on his Twitter feed.
Bernard's activity on Twitter on Saturday marked his first public statements using words of his own choosing. A pre-written statement, attributed to (but not authored by Bernard) was included in last Sunday's announcement regarding his dismissal.
INDYCAR Race Director Beaux Barfield, who was hired by Bernard to replace Brian Barnhart in that role for 2012, was among those to respond to his former boss, saying, "Taking the high road. Always a class act."
Bernard expressed his appreciation for the groundswell of support IndyCar fans have provided this week.
"I want to sincerely thank all the #indycar fans for all your messages and support, for me, and the series," he said.
Veteran Indy car driver Oriol Servia, who is expected to return for his second season with the Panther DRR team in 2013, shared the sentiment in a reply to Bernard.
"I want to thank you for your last years of tireless work. #commitment," wrote the Catalonian.
Four-time IndyCar Series champion and three-time Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti chimed in a few hours later via Twitter, adding, "Thank you Randy. #class."
Bernard also confirmed to his 16,000 followers that he plans to keep the @RBIndyCar Twitter account he established while presiding over the sport.
"My twitter handle will not change because I am a fan of #INDYCAR and will continue to support this great sport," he said.
Bernard is expected to take some time away with his family before charting his next career move.
Marshall Pruett is SPEED.com's Auto Racing Editor, and covers the IndyCar Series. Before joining SPEED, Pruett worked in open-wheel racing for 20 years as a mechanic and engineer. He also contributes to RACER, Road & Track and Racecar Engineering. Follow him @MarshallPruett.
"Let's not forget what this sport is really about: speed, world class drivers, and the best competition in all of racing," Bernard wrote on his Twitter feed.
Bernard's activity on Twitter on Saturday marked his first public statements using words of his own choosing. A pre-written statement, attributed to (but not authored by Bernard) was included in last Sunday's announcement regarding his dismissal.
INDYCAR Race Director Beaux Barfield, who was hired by Bernard to replace Brian Barnhart in that role for 2012, was among those to respond to his former boss, saying, "Taking the high road. Always a class act."
Bernard expressed his appreciation for the groundswell of support IndyCar fans have provided this week.
"I want to sincerely thank all the #indycar fans for all your messages and support, for me, and the series," he said.
Veteran Indy car driver Oriol Servia, who is expected to return for his second season with the Panther DRR team in 2013, shared the sentiment in a reply to Bernard.
"I want to thank you for your last years of tireless work. #commitment," wrote the Catalonian.
Four-time IndyCar Series champion and three-time Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti chimed in a few hours later via Twitter, adding, "Thank you Randy. #class."
Bernard also confirmed to his 16,000 followers that he plans to keep the @RBIndyCar Twitter account he established while presiding over the sport.
"My twitter handle will not change because I am a fan of #INDYCAR and will continue to support this great sport," he said.
Bernard is expected to take some time away with his family before charting his next career move.
Marshall Pruett is SPEED.com's Auto Racing Editor, and covers the IndyCar Series. Before joining SPEED, Pruett worked in open-wheel racing for 20 years as a mechanic and engineer. He also contributes to RACER, Road & Track and Racecar Engineering. Follow him @MarshallPruett.
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