Scott Woodruff is the Chief Operating Officer of the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA), bringing over three decades of motorsports leadership and strategic growth experience to the organization.
Prior to joining IHRA’s leadership team in 2025, Woodruff built a distinguished career at JEGS, where he led media, motorsports marketing, and branding efforts for nearly 25 years, elevating the company’s presence in drag racing. He also served as Branding & Motorsports Director at Elite Motorsports, driving partnership and event initiatives.
Known industry-wide as “Woody,” Woodruff excels at cultivating relationships, enhancing fan engagement, and expanding commercial opportunities across motorsports platforms.
Liz Leggett is a land speed racing driver for Iron Dinosaur Racing, competing in a purpose-built lakester on the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats. Specializing in straight-line speed, Liz pilots one of motorsports’ most demanding machines, where precision, bravery, and engineering excellence determine success.
Land speed racing pushes drivers to wide-open throttle for miles at a time, chasing incremental gains that can mean world-record performance. Known for her disciplined approach and calm focus under extreme conditions, Liz represents the modern evolution of Bonneville racing, blending historic hot-rodding tradition with cutting-edge technology.
Her pursuit of speed is about more than numbers; it’s about earning every mile per hour on the salt.
The Pits Are Open is a weekly news/talk show that takes you on an exhilarating journey through the world of motorsports with a focus on IndyCar. Each week, The Pits Are Open features different guests from the industry, providing an insider’s perspective on the latest trends, controversies, and behind-the-scenes stories that make this sport so captivating. Host by motorsports veteran Will Marotti, The Pits Are Open airs every Thursday on SpeedSport1 at 6:00 PM ET. Replay videos show anytime YouTube, Facebook and Spotify.
