Swiggart named Executive Director for International Kart Federation The International Kart Federation announces the appointment of Brad Swiggart of Lincoln, Nebraska to the position of Executive Director of the IKF, effective March 31, 2003. As Executive Director for the IKF, Swiggart will be empowered to operate the company daily, and is the point person for the IKF on all issues. Goals have been defined and areas of responsibility include working closely with the Board of Directors on company operations and long term plans. Upon Swiggart's acceptance of the Executive Director position, he tendered his resignation as an IKF Director and as President of the IKF. The Board of Directors immediately filled Siwggart's position as Director with the appointment of Jim McMillan. Syd White was elected to succeed Swiggart as President. Swiggart is a successful financial representative and is a Life and Qualified member of the Million Dollar Roundtable, a group that represents the top 2% sales people in the insurance industry. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the Make a Wish Foundation. He began his involvement with the IKF back in the 1970's as a driver, moved up to officiating and is currently active with his son in the Speedway division of karting. Together father and son have earned 12 of the IKF's prestigious Duffy Awards. He began his involvement in IKF politics in 1994 and continues serving the membership of the IKF to this day. His business resume includes the following quote from an unknown author "Happiness is not a matter of good fortune or worldly possessions. It's a mental attitude. It comes from appreciating what we have, instead of being miserable about what we don't have. It's so simple - yet so hard for the human mind to comprehend." Syd White of Salinas, CA has been elected Swiggart's successor as President of the IKF effective March 31, 2003. He has been involved in kart racing since 1984, as a driver, crew chief and official. He has been active in IKF Sprint and Speedway 4-cycle events. White entered the world of karting politics when he became involved in tech issues in 1988. He was appointed to the IKF National 4-cycle Tech Committee in 1996. In 2000 he was named Chairman of that committee. When asked to comment on his goals while President of the IKF he replied, "IKF has the obligation to take an active role in directing the future of the expanding sport of karting while remaining sensitive to its loyal membership." Jim McMillan of Crowley, TX has been appointed to serve out Swiggart's term as a Director on the IKF Board. He has been active in IKF since 1994 and participates in the Shifter and Road Race Divisions. He has served on the Shifter Advisory Committee and currently serves on the Road Race Advisory Committee. McMillan has been an officer of South West Roadrace Association for 4 years and serves as that clubs Race Director at all of their events. The Board of Directors of the IKF feels that an Executive Director, and Mr. Swiggart in particular, will greatly improve the ability of the IKF to operate with greater continuity of purpose. Deborah Davidson-Harpur Director of Marketing and Public Relations International Kart Federation 1620 Grand Ave, Ontario CA 91761 www.ikfkarting.com 909.923.4999