J. Douglas Boles was named president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation in July 2013. He is responsible for the daily operations of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and all the world-class racing events at the facility, including the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, the Sonsio Grand Prix, the Brickyard Weekend, the Indianapolis 8 Hour-Intercontinental GT Challenge, the Brickyard Vintage Race, the Driven2SaveLives BC39-USAC on the dirt track and the TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks IMSA race, new in 2023.

A Butler University graduate who also earned a law degree from the Indiana University School of Law at Indianapolis, Boles started his career as director of governmental and corporate affairs for Indianapolis Mayor Stephen Goldsmith from 1992-97 where he spearheaded the nation’s first government-led effort to attract motorsports companies and jobs to a community.

Prior to joining IMS, Boles was a founding partner of Panther Racing, at the time one of IndyCar Series’ most successful teams (winning 15 races and two INDYCAR Championships) and served as a co-owner and team chief operating officer from 1997 through early 2006 when he began his own law practice, primarily representing drivers, race teams and sponsors.
Boles and his wife, Beth, live in Zionsville, IN. They enjoy as much outdoor activities and sports as possible in the water and on the mountains, skiing and hiking.