The Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City is delighted to welcome Richard Childress, Chairman and CEO of Richard Childress Racing (RCR) to the October 16 luncheon meeting at the American Royal.  A former NASCAR driver and current team owner, Richard got his start in 1969 and earned 76 top-10 finishes in 285 races before handing over driving duties to Dale Earnhardt in 1981.  Together, they established RCR as one of the premier teams in all of motorsports.

Richard is also proprietor of Childress Vineyards, owns Yadkin River Angus, a Black Angus cattle ranch, and is an avid outdoorsmen with a strong commitment to wildlife preservation.