Scott Fillmore has been announced as the Executive Director of the Atlanta Motor Speedway chapter of Speedway Children's Charities.

A native of Chicago, Ill., and resident of Tyrone, Ga., Fillmore comes to Atlanta Motor Speedway with a background that includes the Atlanta Braves where he served as the Senior Manager of Client Services, and the Atlanta Thrashers where he was a Client Services Manager. 

He was most recently the service manager for Cintas Corporation, a position held since July of 2011. His past experience within the sports industry also includes spending time with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association.

"I am truly honored to be selected for this phenomenal opportunity," Fillmore said.  "It will be a genuine privilege to lead the chapter in our efforts to improve the lives of children throughout the Atlanta area."

Founded in 1982 by Speedway Motorsports, Inc. chairman Bruton Smith, making a difference in a child's life is the focus of Speedway Children's Charities and the organization strives to do this in collaboration with the non-profit organizations they support nationwide.

Individually, SCC's local chapters identify the needs of children in their communities and award grants to organizations that address them. SCC has eight chapters nationwide in markets where Speedway Motorsports, Inc. has NASCAR speedways. For more information on Speedway Children's Charities, call (770) 946-3960 or visit www.SpeedwayCharities.org. For more information on Atlanta Motor Speedway, contact the ticket office at (770) 946-4211 or visit www.AtlantaMotorSpeedway.com