Ed Rensi
Birthdate:
8-15-44
Birthplace:
Hopedale, OH
Favorite Racing Memory:
Winning anywhere
Favorite Race Track:
Chicagoland Speedway
Ed Rensi is a prime example of achieving the American dream. He began his career by flipping hamburgers and washing dishes at McDonald’s at the age of 20. With determination and a burning desire to succeed, Ed worked his way up the corporate ladder and in 1984 became the President and Chief Executive Officer of McDonald’s USA. After a 14-year stint as President and CEO, Ed retired to pursue one of his greatest passions, auto racing. From that very first auto race until today, Rensi has been instrumental in the development of Team Rensi Motorsports. Rensi has always been a huge supporter of NASCAR and makes many appearances throughout the year to promote the sport.
Rensi and his wife, Anne reside in Downer’s Grove, IL and are the proud parents of one daughter, Marcy. Ed and Anne are also the grandparents of four lovely children.
Gary Weisbaum
- Birthdate:
- 7-6-56
- Birthplace:
- Chicago, IL
- Favorite Race Memory:
- Working with Richard Petty in 1992
- Chicagoland win in 2003
- Favorite Race Track:
- Chicagoland and Atlanta
Gary Weisbaum brings a strong sales and marketing background to the Team Rensi Motorsports ownership group. Weisbaum, a graduate of Northern Illinois University began his professional career in broadcasting, working on the production crew for ABC Sports, ABC News, and CBS. In 1982, he began working in the promotional marketing field, working on airline and defense industry accounts. In 1985 he formed Performance Promotions Group, a suburban Chicago based business-to-business marketing agency focused on companies with large dealer or distributor networks and/or large independent sales forces. In 1992 Gary began his motorsports activities as the sponsor representative for International Truck and Engine for Petty Enterprises. In 1999 Gary joined Ed Rensi as an owner/partner in Team Rensi Motorsports.
Weisbaum and his wife, Sheri reside in Long Grove, IL. Gary and Sheri are the proud parents of two sons, Michael and Brian.
