William Tharp

William Tharp is a seasoned professional in social media marketing and communications, currently serving as the Director of Social Media Marketing at Speedway Motorsports since December 2023. Prior experience includes roles as Senior Manager and Social Media Manager at Charlotte Motor Speedway from March 2019 to December 2023, and Assistant Communications Director at Mercer University from August 2017 to March 2019, where responsibilities included managing social media and digital content for multiple sports programs. Tharp also held positions at the University of North Carolina at Asheville, Winthrop University, and the University of South Carolina, where foundational experiences in media relations and communications were developed. William Tharp holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from Winthrop University.