Robert Clarke, founder of Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) when it was known initially as Honda Performance Development (HPD), passed away at age 75. Clarke had been at the helm of HPD from its 1993 founding, where he established the new Honda racing subsidiary in Santa Clarita, until January 2008 where he shifted into […]
The 2025 Corvette Hall of Fame inductees are: Kim Baker in the Racing category, Chuck Jordan in the GM/Chevrolet category, and the team of Charley and Jim Robertson in the Enthusiast category. These inductees were announced by the National Corvette Museum during its 31st Anniversary Celebration on September 2, 2025, recognizing their significant contributions to […]
RRDC member, John William Bornholdt, age 97, died Wednesday at 08/20/2025, 9:03PM. In Huntingdon, PA. John was an official in many auto racing positions beginning in 1955. He was a Chairman of the Stewards at some of the first American professional road racing series, the United States Road Racing Championship and later for the CanAm […]
SAFE IS FAST WELCOMES DARREN LAW Fellow racers, We are delighted to welcome Darren Law as SAFEisFast’s new Executive Director, a leading role in providing free championship-winning advice to the next generation of aspiring racing drivers. Darren takes over from Jim Mullen, who has served as Executive Director and Creative Director since SAFEisFast’s inception in […]
See IROC Cars and Stars at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion A raucous field of 24 IROC race cars will join the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the first time, Aug. 13-16. This group is stacked with racing legends from a variety of disciplines, including NASCAR legends Jeff Gordon, Kurt […]
Racing Celebrities Hobbs, Varsha and Punch to Host IMRRC Argetsinger Award Gala Honoring Brian Redman at Corning Museum of Glass on September 4, 2025. Dinner open to public; tickets still available WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (August 5, 2025) – Motorsports icons David Hobbs, Bob Varsha and Dr. Jerry Punch will host the International Motor Racing Research Center’s […]
David Hobbs Returns to Lime Rock Park Racing legend David Hobbs returns to Lime Rock Park this Labor Day weekend as Guest of Honor at Historic Festival 43. His iconic 1974 Carling Black Label McLaren IndyCar will be on display, and fans will have the rare chance to meet Hobbs in person and get his […]
RRDC LEGENDS: Scott Pruett Master Of The Rolex 24 Fellow racers, With a record 10 class wins and five outright wins at the Rolex 24, Scott Pruett is the master of the Rolex 24 at Daytona. His wins at the Sebring 12 Hour and 24 Hours of Le Mans also make him an endurance racing […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
