Racing Says Farewell to Pascarella

Ray Paulick, editor-in-chief of Bloodhorse.com, writes about the influence that Visa USA CEO Carl Pascarella has had over the sport of racing over the last decade.

Ed Seigenfeld, executive vice president of Triple Crown Productions, said Pascarella turned Visa into the most dynamic corporate sponsor in all of sports. "They know how to market their sponsorships--from the Triple Crown to the National Football League," said Seigenfeld.

"Carl's leadership is evident in how he drives his people to maximize the usage of their sponsorships. These events are not just a place to bring people and entertain them. Visa is universally recognized as the best at using their sponsorships."