TagSport is a motor sports technical development, marketing and brand-building team based in Geneva, Illinois. We make creative and profitable connections among our business partners and clients. Our Team is composed of successful and dedicated people, well educated with experience, both young and old who are committed to realizing your vision. We pay close attention to detail and we are passionate about quality and great design.
We have a record of proven performance in the retail and service sectors along with a rich history in sports car racing. The team has been developing expertise in video production for over a decade that started with the contract for the North American television rights for MotoGP.
TagSport’s team is lead with common sense, pride and values that date back to the 1950’s. The technology revolution in the mid Sixty’s nurtured a passion for competition with results. Tag along with a partner dedicated to your cause!
William R. Kautz
Team Captain and Curator
wmkautz@tagsport.com
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY TagSport® founder and managing director, William Kautz, has created and managed a range of businesses from a rental car franchise to an air freight company. A winning auto racer throughout the early 1970’s and a well-known independent BMW/Porsche service operator since 1980, Mr. Kautz has extensive experience in race team operations, marketing, promotions and technical development. In 1999 he purchased the television rights for Moto GP for North America and contracted with Speedvision/FOX network to air the broadcasts. He managed the development and design for the High Technology/Entertainment Park proposed to DuPage County Illinois. He is focused on high quality/high value product and service delivery to clients.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Team Captain and Curator
wmkautz@tagsport.com
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY TagSport® founder and managing director, William Kautz, has created and managed a range of businesses from a rental car franchise to an air freight company. A winning auto racer throughout the early 1970’s and a well-known independent BMW/Porsche service operator since 1980, Mr. Kautz has extensive experience in race team operations, marketing, promotions and technical development. In 1999 he purchased the television rights for Moto GP for North America and contracted with Speedvision/FOX network to air the broadcasts. He managed the development and design for the High Technology/Entertainment Park proposed to DuPage County Illinois. He is focused on high quality/high value product and service delivery to clients.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
- At present developing Kautz Farm organic garden & brewery, the new organic food and beverage breakout brand.
- Formed a group/team of specialists - TAGART® 3D to design, develop and deliver products and services as an outside resource for commercial partners. (2008-present).
- Developed JUST TREATS café & bakery for early morning commuters at a number of train stations. This experience and development has led to the creation of café tag express. (1981-present)
- Created and operates ScooterTag a retail distribution network for Aprilia, Piaggio and Vespa scooters.
- Developed TAGSPORT® Concept for wireless phone manufacturer and commercial partners.
- Developed and operated TAGSPORT® BMW, a BMW motorcycle retail dealership in Geneva, IL. (2003-08). Also added Moto Guzzi and Aprilia (2006)
- Created and operates TAGSPORT® – Motor sports (2 & 4 wheel) marketing, promotions and sponsorship company.
- With the purchase of the NA Moto GP television rights, we were afforded the rights for a North American Moto GP race. In developing a partnership we suggested to Motorola (August 2000) to use the Moto as in Motorola as their new mobility brand and a short time later “hello moto” was born (1999-2000).
- Traveled to all the GPs around the world doing interviews and content/footage that would appeal to the American audience and adding them into the Speedvision/FOX broadcast.
- Created and operates TAGSPORT® Auto and independent BMW/Porsche tech center (1980-2008).
- Developed and operated Alfa Romeo dealership Kautz Farm Cars (1975-80).
- Imported Formula Ford for USA with Reynard (1978).
- Engineered, maintained and drove race cars in USA kautz farm racing (1965-1975), Alfa Romeo EP, Formula Four, Formula Ford, Formula B/Atlantic.
- Developed and operated Kautz Air Freight/Air Kautz (1970-84) with his own federal operating authority.
- Operated Hertz Rental Car franchise for owner (1964-68).
- Created and operated landscaping/construction business while in college.
- Rural agricultural upbringing.
- North Central College
- Married, three children
