Members
A complete list of RRDC members.
BOB SHARP: 1939–2025
Bob Sharp passed away Feb. 28, 11 days shy of his 86th birthday. Sharp was the east coast driving force for the Japanese entry into motorsports; Peter Brock was Sharp’s west coast equivalent. Between 1965 and ‘76, Sharp drove a variety of Datsuns and Nissans to six SCCA national championships: 1967 (FProd, 1600); ’71 (BSedan, […]
“BRING A TRAILER” AUCTION TO BENEFIT THE MARK DONOHUE FOUNDATION
The popular Bring A Trailer online auction site is offering a special VIP package, the sale of which will benefit The Mark Donohue Foundation of the Road Racing Drivers Club and The Grand Prix Foundation of Long Beach. The Auction ends this Thursday, March 6. Bidding is at https://bringatrailer.com/listing/experience/. Also benefitting these initiatives is the RRDC […]
FIRESTONE IS BACK AS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF RRDC CELEBRATION OF 50 YEARS OF THE GRAND PRIX OF LONG BEACH
Firestone returns as presenting sponsor of the expanded Road Racing Drivers Club annual legends dinner in Long Beach, California, on Thursday, April 10. The 2025 gala will celebrate the 50 years of racing on the streets of Long Beach, California, and will honor Mario Andretti, Al Unser Jr. and Brian Redman – legendary drivers from […]
SAFEisFAST LEGENDS – PATRICK LONG PORSCHE’S AMERICAN ICON
Fellow racers, the latest instalment of our RRDC Legends Series features two-time Le Mans winner and Porsche factory driver Patrick Long. In this video, we sat down with Patrick to hear his advice for young drivers and about his time as Porsche’s sole North American representative for 18 seasons. Patrick also recalls his debut victory at […]
DOUG BOLES TO RUN BOTH IMS AND INDYCAR
Longtime Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles will now also be president of the NTT IndyCar Series, a move that Penske Entertainment President and CEO Mark Miles says will benefit both organizations. “Doug is the perfect guy to lead us in this time with this opportunity,” Miles stated. “Doug is well understood to be one […]
CHRIS POOK HONORED BY THE MOTORSPORTS HALL OF FAME OF AMERICA
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach founder and visionary Chris Pook — who is largely regarded as the father of modern-day street course road racing in North America — will be doubly honored at the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) 37th Induction Ceremony Presented by Toyota Racing Tuesday, March 11, at the Hilton […]
BOB BAILEY ON BEING REUNITED WITH HIS 1968 PORSCHE 911L
Bob Bailey, the founder of Racemark International, a manufacturer of automotive-interior products and a member of the RRDC since 2015 told this story Wall Street Journal contributor A. J. Baime about being reunited with his 1968 Porsche 911L. “I grew up in a little town in upstate New York called Burnt Hills and started racing […]
TIM CINDRIC STEPPING BACK AT TEAM PENSKE
Tim Cindric is stepping back from the day-to-day operations of Team Penske where he has served as president for 25 years. Cindric joined Penske in 1999 and oversaw all competition operations in NASCAR, IndyCar, and sports car racing in both IMSA and the World Endurance Championship. In addition, Cindric oversees Penske Technology Group, Penske Restoration, […]
RRDC TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF THE LONG BEACH GRAND PRIX
Road Racing Drivers Club President Bobby Rahal and Grand Prix Association of Long Beach President Jim Michaelian cordially invite you to the RRDC Celebration of 50 years of the Grand Prix of Long Beach presented by Firestone. Donations and proceeds from Silent and Live Auction items benefit The Mark Donohue Foundation, which supports the RRDC’s SAFEisFAST initiative, […]
CHARLIE PETER RECEIVES THE 2024 MARK DONOHUE AWARD BY THE RRDC
Charlie Peter, winner of both the 2024 Touring 2 and GT-2 SCCA® National Championships, was named the recipient of the Road Racing Drivers Club’s (RRDC) Mark Donohue Award. Peter was honored at the annual RRDC members’ dinner on January 22, prior to the running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona, the season-opening round of the […]