Author Archives: John Dinkel

“POWER UNLEASHED: Trailblazers Who Energised Engines with Supercharging and Turbocharging,” by RRDC Member Karl Ludvigsen

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LONDON (July 11, 2025) – “POWER UNLEASHED: Trailblazers Who Energised Engines with Supercharging and Turbocharging,” by RRDC member, Karl Ludvigsen, is NOW available in the U.S. This three-volume landmark work by the award-winning author takes the reader on the roller-coaster ride of supercharging and turbocharging throughout automotive and aviation history. Supercharging in all its forms […]

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A Spotlight on Moon . . . and David Hobbs

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Motorsports & Broadcasting Legend David Hobbs to Attend 2025 Radnor Hunt Concours d’Eelgance Born in Royal Leamington Spa, England, David Hobbs—affectionately known as “Hobbo”—is a distinguished figure in the world of motorsport. His illustrious career spans over three decades, during which he competed in nearly every major racing series, including Formula 1, Formula 5000, Trans-Am, […]

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Safe Is Fast: RRDC LEGENDS: Mike Shank

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RRDC LEGENDS: Mike Shank: The Win That Changed Everything Fellow racers, The 50th running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona was a special moment for Mike Shank’s team, taking a breakthrough win in their Ford Riley. In the latest instalment of our RRDC Legends series, Mike recounts the day that changed his family’s life forever. Mike […]

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Safe Is Fast! The Best Way To Crash

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THE BEST WAY TO CRASH Minimizing Damage To Yourself, Your Car and Competitors Fellow racers, Unfortunately, in our line of work crashing is inevitable. But there are things you can do to crash “safely” to help protect your car, yourself and your fellow competitors. In our latest video, our champion drivers give their advice on […]

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June Sprints Grand Marshal Dave Weitzenhof

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Few drivers epitomize SCCA open-wheel racing more than 82-year-old RRDC member, Dave Weitzenhof, the 2025 WeatherTech Chicago Region June Sprints Grand Marshal. Winning four Formula F National Championships in the ‘70s and ‘80s was no small feat. But add to that a Formula Vee title in 1972, then a pair of Formula Continental titles during […]

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Racing Legend Brian Redman to Receive IMRRC’s 11th Annual Cameron R. Argetsinger Award, presented by Sahlen’s, at Corning Museum of Glass on September 4

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WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (June 6, 2025) – Englishman Brian Redman, who has claimed nine road-racing championships in his 60 years of competition, will receive the 11th annual Cameron R. Argetsinger Award from the International Motor Racing Research Center at a gala presented by Sahlen’s at the Corning (N.Y.) Museum of Glass on September 4, 2025. […]

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More than 300 Drivers and Motorsports Pros Featured in SAFEisFAST Tutorial Films

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More than 300 Drivers and Motorsports Pros Featured in SAFEisFAST Tutorial Films RRDC’s online driver development program SAFEisFAST surpasses 300 contributors The films have amassed 7 million views in 174 countries Champions from F1, IndyCar and IMSA advise next generation of racers SAFEisFAST brings together rival teams and drivers to support RRDC’s educational mission LEWIS […]

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Ed Pink 1931-2025

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  RRDC President, Bobby Rahal, on remembering engine builder Ed Pink. “We lost another valuable RRDC member in late April, when Southern California engine guru Ed Pink passed away at the age of 94. “Ed was one of the most prolific and successful engine builders on the drag racing scene from the ’60s on. He […]

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JOCHEN MASS: 1946-2025

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RRDC President, Bobby Rahal, on remembering long-time RRDC member, former Formula 1 racing driver and 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Jochen Mass who passed away on Sunday, May 4th, 2025. “I am greatly saddened by the passing of my friend Jochen Mass. He was not just a distinguished driver but a gentlemen and true […]

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