Daymond John, President, CEO and Founder of FUBU and Shark on ABCs Emmy nominated hit reality show Shark Tank, will serve as Honorary Starter for the Royal Purple 300 NNS race at Auto Club Speedway on Saturday, March 23. As Honorary Starter, John will wave the green flag to get the Royal Purple 300 underway. The event will be televised at 5:00pm/et on ESPN. Through FUBU”For Us, By Us” FUBU, Daymond John revolutionized the sportswear industry in the 1990s with a distinctive line of fashionable attire that transcended the underserved urban market and became wildly popular in the mainstream teen market. John has since gone on to own and operate several other lines including Crown Holder, Kappa USA, Coogi, and Heatherette. In addition, John established Shark Branding that specializes in brand strategies, brand development, licensing, artist relations, and marketing. John has appeared on Shark Tank since the show launched in 2009.( ACS ) (3-15-2013) News from March 14, 2013
