04/10/2026
What a morning at Phoenix Raceway. We had the privilege of joining the Accelerent community for a packed breakfast event at The Barn, right at the speedway, with the Arizona desert mountains as the backdrop. Not a bad way to start a Thursday.
The energy was something special. Hundreds of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators all in one room, genuinely excited to connect and build something together. You could feel it in every conversation on the concourse and at every table inside.
And then there was the keynote. Two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Arie Luyendyk Sr., "The Flying Dutchman" himself, took the stage and shared stories from his incredible racing career (412 races, 103 podiums, 17 Indy 500 starts). But what stuck with us most was his message about perseverance, the relationships that carry you through, and what it takes to keep showing up at the highest level. Those lessons translate well beyond the track.
Proud to represent Dircks alongside so many great companies pushing the Phoenix business community forward. Events like this remind us why we do what we do: it's always about the people.
Thank you to Accelerent, for putting together such a first-class event. Already looking forward to the next one.
