Members
A complete list of RRDC members.
SIX RRDC MEMBERS IN INAUGURAL IMSA HALL OF FAME CLASS
The inaugural class for the IMSA Hall of Fame has been selected and includes four drivers, three IMSA founders and four iconic race cars from throughout the sanctioning body’s 54-year history. Six members of the inaugural class are members of the RRDC, including four in memoriam. The inductees will be honored as part of October’s […]
JIM HAYNES 1933-2023
Jim Haynes, a seminal figure in the history of Lime Rock Park, has died, the track announced Friday on its Facebook page. A two-time SCCA National Champion driver, Haynes purchased Lime Rock Park in 1964 from its builders and over the next 11 years, first as owner and then as general manager, shepherded the facility’s […]
JACK(Y) OF ALL TRADES!
You are cordially invited to attend the RRDC Evening with Jacky Ickx Presented by Firestone on Thursday, April 13, at the Long Beach Hilton, reservation details at the end of this article. The RRDC’s 2023 honoree is known by many names: “Ringmeister” for his superlative performances at the incomparable Nurburgring, including qualifying third fastest for […]
DRS. STEPHEN OLVEY AND TERRY TRAMMELL IN MOTORSPORTS HALL OF FAME OF AMERICA’S CLASS OF 2023
The parallel and comingled careers of Drs. Stephen Olvey and Terry Trammell have advanced the promotion, organization and methods of racetrack driver safety orders of magnitude over the past four decades. Those nonpareil efforts have been recognized by the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America as the pair will be inducted as members of the […]
ANNUAL DAYTONA BANQUET REVISITED
The RRDC Annual Dinner was held on the Wednesday prior to the running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona in the Speedway’s banquet hall. This year’s fete was well attended. Photographer Wes Duenkel captured the shindig for us to enjoy later. Here are a few of his images.
MARK RAFFAUF EARNS RRDC’S 2022 PHIL HILL AWARD
Mark Raffauf, the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) Senior Director of Competition, was honored by the Road Racing Drivers Club with the 2022 Phil Hill Award. The 2019 recipient, RRDC President Bobby Rahal, made the presentation at the annual RRDC members’ dinner on January 25 prior to the running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona, the […]
JOHN FERGUS IS RRDC’S 2022 BOB AKIN AWARD WINNER
John Fergus, a racing champion with multiple titles, businessman and Vice President/Treasurer of the RRDC, was named the 2022 recipient of the RRDC Bob Akin Award. He was honored at the annual Road Racing Drivers Club members’ dinner on January 25, prior to the running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona, the season opener of […]
JASON OTT PRESENTED THE RRDC MARK DONOHUE AWARD
Jason Ott, winner of the 2022 SCCA Touring 3 National Championship on September 30, 2022, was named the 2022 recipient of the Road Racing Drivers Club’s Mark Donohue Award. Ott was honored at the annual Road Racing Drivers Club members’ dinner on January 25, 2023, prior to the running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona, […]
A BIT OF NOSTALGIA – THE GLEN, 1967
This shot of the RRDC Hospitality Motor Coach was scanned by Steve Knoll from Bill Dobbins’ extensive archive of some 15,000 images. Shot at the 1967 U.S, Grand Prix at Watkins, this is so long ago that Judy Stropus was not yet hosting the at-track soirees.
NEW SiF VIDEO: MANAGING YOUR RACE WEEKEND
A race weekend can often be a pretty hectic experience – with a lot going on to distract you from being ready for the race itself. In our latest video, a group of top IndyCar and IMSA drivers discuss what they do to prepare themselves – both mentally and physically – to make sure they’re in […]