 The new ownership group includes retired NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick, as well as NFL veterans Tim Tebow and J.J. Jansen. Current owner Michael Kahn will stay on as the largest minority holder. No staff changes will be made, and the Checkers' affiliation with the NHL's Florida Panthers will also remain unchanged. Zoyer Sports and Entertainment owns and operates a handful of other hockey teams, as well as the new Gastonia Baseball Club. Brandon Dixon, WBT News.