Josh Hamilton
Founder, Overdrive Strategies | Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Crisis Management | 20+ Years in Motorsports & Corporate Communications
- Role
- Executive Consultant at Pitbox91 Communications
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Josh Hamilton
For nearly 25 years, I’ve developed and executed high-impact communications strategies that have supported some of the most visible events and brands in American sports and entertainment. Most recently, I served as Director of Communications at NASCAR, where I led public relations for several of the sport’s most significant initiatives, including the debut of its first electric race car, the historic Garage 56 entry at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the launch of the “Next Gen” car, the most technologically advanced stock car in NASCAR history.Throughout my career, I’ve helped organizations and brands tell their stories in ways that resonate — securing national and international media coverage, guiding messages through complex situations, and preparing companies to handle challenges before they become crises.Today, as Founder of Overdrive Strategies, I’m bringing that experience to clients who need communications that are strategic, focused and built to make an impact.
Experience
Executive Consultant
Jul 2025 — Present
Serve as executive communications consultant to PitBox91, Goodyear\'s official global motorsports PR agency. Primary media liaison for Goodyear Racing in NASCAR and NHRA.* Lead media relations and on-site communications for Goodyear Racing, coordinating with Goodyear leadership and PitBox91 directors to align messaging across U.S. and international platforms.* Drive proactive media outreach to tell Goodyear’s global motorsports story, securing coverage in targeted outlets and leveraging relationships to expand reach.* Manage crisis communications, including rapid-response message development and real-time issue management at race events.
Education
UCLA
BA, History
1997 — 2001
University of San Francisco
MA, Sport Management
2001 — 2003
Skills
- Sponsorship Sales
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Social Media
- Sports Marketing
- Sponsorship
- Sports Management
- Publicity
- Sports
- Event Planning
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