This is the official biography of RRDC member, Arie Luyendyk, written by Arie and Mark Koense. Arie candidly tells his fascinating life story, how he climbed the adventurous, sometimes hopeless road to the top and ultimately conquered the American dream. The difficult early years, his success in the Indy 500, his father Jaap, his admiration […]
The City of Gardena, California plans to honor Ed Iskenderian at the next City Council meeting, Tuesday, June 10th. The meeting begins at 7:30pm PT, and can be viewed live on the City of Gardena YouTube Channel and it will also be on the same channel for future viewing. The Gardena YouTube page is at: […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
The Corvette Hall of Fame proudly announces its 2025 class of members-elect, who will be formally inducted during a ceremony on Friday, August 29, 2025, as part of the National Corvette Museum’s 31st Anniversary Celebration. Established in 1998 by the National Corvette Museum, the Corvette Hall of Fame stands as the highest honor in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
