IG Live | From Le Mans Champion to Powersports Mogul: Endurance Racing, Business Growth & AI in Sports

Ryan Hardwick is an Atlanta-based professional race car driver and entrepreneur who co-founded Mountain Motorsports in 1999, growing it from a single Honda dealership into one of the largest powersports retailers in the country, now operating 12 dealerships across three states and representing 13 leading manufacturers. Alongside his business success, he has become one of the top active Bronze drivers in endurance racing, competing in the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season. In 2025, he made history as the first Atlantan to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the LMGT3 Division, completing his personal GT Triple Crown with prior victories at Daytona and Sebring, and becoming the first American to win the FIA World Endurance Championship in LMGT3. Hardik Jagda is the Founder and CEO of Proximity Works, an AI-native technology company helping leading sports leagues, broadcasters, and media platforms grow revenue through advanced analytics, AI-powered insights, and scalable content systems. Since launching in 2019, the company has evolved into a full AI-driven ecosystem spanning consulting, SaaS, media, and venture, transforming live sports data into monetizable products. Known for blending technology with storytelling, Hardik brings hands-on startup experience and a bias for action, helping organizations move faster, scale smarter, and lead confidently in the AI era.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.