Members
A complete list of RRDC members.
PENSKE ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES GRAND PRIX ASSOCIATION OF LONG BEACH
Penske Entertainment announced today the newest member of its growing event portfolio, confirming the acquisition of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, LLC, from longtime owner Gerald R. Forsythe. The association administers the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, the longest-running major street circuit race in North America. The purchase is expected to provide […]
GURNEY, PARNELLI, SHELBY GOING INTO LIONS AUTOMOBILIA HALL OF FAME THIS THURSDAY
Join the Lions Automobilia Foundation Board of Directors and founder Rick Lorenzen as they introduce the third annual class of Lions Automobilia Foundation Hall of Fame inductees on Thursday, November 14, 2024. The Hall of Fame awards dinner and silent auction fundraiser at the Lions Automobilia Foundation in Rancho Dominguez, California will honor the following […]
JOEY LAGANO TAKES NASCAR CUP TITLE FOR TEAM PENSKE
Roger Penske’s stock car team put an exclamation point on the 2024 racing season at Phoenix Raceway Sunday, when Joey Lagano nipped his Penske stablemate and defending champion Ryan Blaney for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Championship. It was Lagano’s third title driving for The Captain, becoming one of only 10 drivers in NASCAR history […]
AMOS JOHNSON’S “BE FIRST” NOW AVAILABLE
Be First: Being The First To Do Anything Gives You An Enormous Advantage, And You Never Forget Your First is the lesson racing legend Amos N. Johnson lays out in this autobiographical journey through an incredible career as he shares personal stories from his time as a pioneering driver in the world of motorsports. From […]
DAYTONA ANNUAL DINNER MEETING – SAVE THE DATE
As has become tradition, the RRDC will hold its Annual Members’ Dinner at the Daytona 500 Club in the infield of the Daytona International Speedway on January 22, the Wednesday prior to the running of the 2025 Rolex 24 at Daytona. More details to follow.
BOB RILEY: 1931 – 2024
Bob Riley, a celebrated engineer, chassis designer and race car builder who left a permanent mark on motorsports and the automotive industry, died of a heart attack at age 93 after a brief hospitalization following a fall in his home. Most recently, the Riley was inducted into the Formula Vee Hall of Fame on Tuesday, […]
SAFEisFAST LEGENDS: JACKIE STEWART’S ADVICE TO YOUNG DRIVERS
Fellow racers, The latest instalment of our RRDC Legends series features the wisdom of three-time Formula 1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart. In this video, we sat down with Sir Jackie who offered his thoughts on what qualities a young driver needs to be successful in motorsport. He emphasizes the importance of mind management and mental […]
AUGIE PABST – 1934-2024
Augie Pabst, Jr., who raced in the golden years of American sportscar racing’s late 1950s and early ‘60s, passed away Oct. 9 at age 90. He often teamed with close friends – Harry Heuer, Bill Wuesthoff and Don Devine; at other times with legends of the sport – Walt Hansgen and Roger Penske. A testimony […]
DON KNOWLES’ WIFE BECKY PASSES
It with great sadness that we report that Rebecca “Becky” Knowles, wife of Don Knowles, passed away Oct. 8 at age 78 at their home in Pittsboro, N.C. due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Don said that she passed quietly and with no pain. They had been married for 56 years and had a daughter […]
SAM POSEY DRIVE TOWARD A CURE DAY AT LIME ROCK
You are invited to Lime Rock Park, Thursday, Oct. 10 as “Drive Toward a Cure” celebrates Sam Posey – motorsports legend and champion of Parkinson’s disease – at Sam’s home track. For those wanting to make a day of it, join us at a private collection in NJ followed by a convoy to the track. […]