Since winning his fourth Indianapolis 500 in 2021, Helio Castroneves has expressed his desire to compete in the biggest race in NASCAR Cup Series racing – the Daytona 500. On Monday, January 6, Castroneves got his wish, thanks to NASCAR Cup Series team owner Justin Marks and his Project91 team at Trackhouse Racing. He will […]
Thanks to the organizational skills of RRDC member Lisa Noble, the RRDC will hold its annual members’ dinner at the Daytona 500 Club in advance of the 63rd Rolex 24 At Daytona. The RRDC members’ dinner has become the perfect venue for members and their guests to bench race, meet, and enjoy an evening filled […]
Bobby Rahal, president of the Road Racing Drivers Club (RRDC), has announced an expanded 2025 RRDC Legends Dinner and Gala, which will celebrate the 50 years of racing on the streets of Long Beach, Calif., and will honor Mario Andretti, Al Unser Jr. and Brian Redman, legendary drivers from the Grand Prix’s rich history. The 15th annual […]
Fellow Racers, Oval racing might look simple enough, but there is far more to mastering speedways than just turning left. Your first oval experience can be a daunting one, with much higher speeds and way less margin for error which require a completely different approach behind the wheel to road and street courses. In our […]
THE ANNUAL RRDC DAYTONA DINNER SET FOR WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22, 2025 The Annual RRDC Members’ Dinner at Daytona is set for Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Only members in good standing are welcome to register for the dinner. It is recommended that you pay your 2025 dues first, before registering for the dinner. Dues may be […]
Zak Brown, who took the reins of McLaren in 2018, reached one of his primary goals Sunday when Lando Norris won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – the victory clinching the 2024 Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship. It was McLaren’s first constructors’ title since 1998 and the tenth in the organization’s history, second only to Ferrari. […]
On Wednesday, Josef Newgarden was present at the unveiling of his likeness on Borg-Warner Trophy presented winners of the Indianapolis 500 since 1936. It is his second bas-relief sterling silver image on the iconic trophy, as he scored his second consecutive 500 victory in May, becoming the sixth member of an exclusive club of back-to-back […]
Katherine Legge’s Indianapolis 500 sponsor on the No. 51 Dale Coyne Racing Honda – e.i.f Cosmetics (eyes, lips, face) – received Clio Awards at ceremonies in New York City Wednesday in both the Experience/Activation and Fan Engagement categories. The two-pronged promotion through in-person outreaches at the Speedway in May plus an extensive digital media campaign […]
Andy Lally will soon retire from active competition to join the Parella Motorsports Holdings as president of the Trans-Am Series. The three-time Grand Am champion in prototypes and GTs, 2011 NASCAR Cup Rookie of the Year and five-time winner of the Rolex 24 At Daytona, will take part in IMSA’s January endurance racing classic at […]
The Eastern Motorsport Press Association (EMPA) has released the ballot to its membership for voting in the 2025 inductees to the prestigious EMPA Hall of Fame along with other special awards that will be presented during the organization’s 52nd annual convention, set for Jan. 10-12. Chip Ganassi is one of eight nominees including journalist “Bones” […]
The Andretti family will retain an involvement in the revised plan for a General Motors Formula 1 team, with 1978 world champion Mario Andretti serving as a director on the board. On Monday F1 announced it has agreed in principle a deal to allow an entry for the GM group to enter grand prix racing in 2026 […]
Helio Castroneves, who in 2021 joined A.J. Foyt, Al Unser and Rick Mears, as the only four-time winners of the Indianapolis 500, has been named 2025 Honoree for The Amelia Concours d’Elegance, celebrating its 30th anniversary at the Amelia Island Ritz-Carlton, March 6-9. “There’s clearly a synergy between people who love racing and those who […]
Penske Entertainment announced today the newest member of its growing event portfolio, confirming the acquisition of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, LLC, from longtime owner Gerald R. Forsythe. The association administers the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, the longest-running major street circuit race in North America. The purchase is expected to provide […]
Join the Lions Automobilia Foundation Board of Directors and founder Rick Lorenzen as they introduce the third annual class of Lions Automobilia Foundation Hall of Fame inductees on Thursday, November 14, 2024. The Hall of Fame awards dinner and silent auction fundraiser at the Lions Automobilia Foundation in Rancho Dominguez, California will honor the following […]
Roger Penske’s stock car team put an exclamation point on the 2024 racing season at Phoenix Raceway Sunday, when Joey Lagano nipped his Penske stablemate and defending champion Ryan Blaney for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Championship. It was Lagano’s third title driving for The Captain, becoming one of only 10 drivers in NASCAR history […]
Be First: Being The First To Do Anything Gives You An Enormous Advantage, And You Never Forget Your First is the lesson racing legend Amos N. Johnson lays out in this autobiographical journey through an incredible career as he shares personal stories from his time as a pioneering driver in the world of motorsports. From […]
As has become tradition, the RRDC will hold its Annual Members’ Dinner at the Daytona 500 Club in the infield of the Daytona International Speedway on January 22, the Wednesday prior to the running of the 2025 Rolex 24 at Daytona. More details to follow.
Bob Riley, a celebrated engineer, chassis designer and race car builder who left a permanent mark on motorsports and the automotive industry, died of a heart attack at age 93 after a brief hospitalization following a fall in his home. Most recently, the Riley was inducted into the Formula Vee Hall of Fame on Tuesday, […]
Fellow racers, The latest instalment of our RRDC Legends series features the wisdom of three-time Formula 1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart. In this video, we sat down with Sir Jackie who offered his thoughts on what qualities a young driver needs to be successful in motorsport. He emphasizes the importance of mind management and mental […]
Augie Pabst, Jr., who raced in the golden years of American sportscar racing’s late 1950s and early ‘60s, passed away Oct. 9 at age 90. He often teamed with close friends – Harry Heuer, Bill Wuesthoff and Don Devine; at other times with legends of the sport – Walt Hansgen and Roger Penske. A testimony […]
It with great sadness that we report that Rebecca “Becky” Knowles, wife of Don Knowles, passed away Oct. 8 at age 78 at their home in Pittsboro, N.C. due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Don said that she passed quietly and with no pain. They had been married for 56 years and had a daughter […]
You are invited to Lime Rock Park, Thursday, Oct. 10 as “Drive Toward a Cure” celebrates Sam Posey – motorsports legend and champion of Parkinson’s disease – at Sam’s home track. For those wanting to make a day of it, join us at a private collection in NJ followed by a convoy to the track. […]
Rocky Moran passed away this week from cancer. He was 74. Moran was a versatile race driver, equally at home in a sports car on road courses and in an IndyCar at the Brickyard. He drove for Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt, Jr. After retirement, he had been an active participant in the career of […]
Bob Riley will be inducted into the Formula Vee Hall of Fame in ceremonies set for Tuesday, Oct 1, during the SCCA National Championship Runoffs at Road America. Joining Riley in this year’s Hall of Fame class is Jonathan Weisheit, a true veteran and advocate of Formula Vee. Bob Riley, the visionary engineer behind the […]
Fellow racers, At some point you will have a terrible race and have to face the media. How do you handle this? In our latest video, one of the most respected journalists in motorsport, RACER’s Marshall Pruett, gives his top tips for drivers when handling media duties. He is joined by a roster of champion […]
Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, was honored at a gala dinner on Thursday with the 10th annual International Motor Racing Research Center’s Cameron R. Argetsinger Award for outstanding contributions to motorsports. Returning to the site of the inaugural award dinner held at the Corning Museum of Glass which recognized multi-race team owner Chip […]
Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, has sent an open letter to IndyCar, laying out his vision of ways to enhance the series’ visibility, marketing, team strengthening and technical advancement. This treatise is both thoughtful and thorough and will provide much grist for the post-season mill. It’s a good read.
In a not totally unexpected move, Adrian Newey has signed with Aston-Martin as managing technical partner. His package is reportedly worth £30m a year and includes a shareholder’s position. It’s no wonder that Lawrence Stroll, owner and chairperson of Aston-Martin, opened the coffers to sign the man considered the preeminent designer in motorsports history. Since […]
The 12 Hours of Sebring in 1961 was won by Phil Hill and Oliver Gendebien in a Ferrari 250 TRI/61. As you might expect, a number of RRDC notables did quite well that March 25th over the 5.2 miles of mostly concrete runways, taxiways and hardstand. Some well-placed members included Richie Ginther 2nd O/A; Bob […]
Fellow racers, I’m very excited to present to you the second instalment of our RRDC Legends series, where our members share stories from their careers and offer their guidance to young drivers today. In this video, David Donohue recalls the closest ever Daytona 24 Hours finish in 2009 – when David beat a chasing Juan Pablo […]
Raoul “Sonny” Balcaen III passed away unexpectedly after a short illness. He was 88. Raoul belonged to a generation of young men and women who made Southern California the epicenter of American and global car culture. In the 1950s, Raoul was a pioneer hot rodder and drag racer. As a teenager, he successfully competed with […]
David Hobbs, the 1971 Formula 5000 and 1983 SCCA Trans-Am champion, has been named Grand Marshal of the 2024 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival, presented by DeFoor Brothers and hosted by Fifty Plus Foundation Inc. The fifth annual event, which supports the NeuroScience Innovation Foundation, will be held in and around Chattanooga’s West Village, on October 11-13, […]
Leigh Diffey, veteran motorsports play-by-play announcer, led the NBC telecast coverage of the track and field competition for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. It’s less well known among motor racing aficionados, but this is Diffey’s sixth Olympiad engagement, both Summer and Winter. He did have one hiccup on the virtually dead heat finish in the […]
Lyn St. James has been named a Legend as part of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Legends Club VIP Experience. Bob Vasha introduced St. James at a gathering July 31. Read the story at Racer.com.
Fellow racers, have you ever suspected that your teammate might have a slightly better engine or chassis than you? While it’s rarely the intention of the team to slow you down, having unequal machinery is something that can happen and should be addressed so you can bring your best to the track. In our latest video, our guest editor – former […]
BOBBY RAHAL ON WINNING THE INDIANAPOLIS 500 Fellow racers, while we largely welcome the advice of current drivers, we also want to give you the input of some of the RRDC’s long-standing members. With that, I’m excited to […]
“TEXAS LEGEND: Jim Hall and his Chaparrals,” by George Levy, with Jim Hall, is now available. Jim Hall tells his entire story – his life and his cars – for the first time to award-winning author George Levy in this authorized biography. One of the greatest drivers of his generation, Jim Hall is even better […]
RRDC member Derek Hill will join Pam Yates, renowned Ferrari expert Joe Colasacco and Luigi Chinetti, Jr., son of the legendary U.S. Ferrari importer and NART founder in a panel discussion at the Saratoga Auto Museum’s Annual Gala featuring the iconic Ferrari marque on July 26. Hill is the son of Phil Hill who became […]
Our sport has lost one of the greatest talents ever to sit behind the wheel of a racing car and one of the kindest and most humble of individuals. Rufus “Parnelli” Jones passed away peacefully Tuesday at the Torrance (CA) Medical Center at the age of 90 after years of suffering from Parkinson’s disease. His […]
Josef Newgarden nipped past Pato O’Ward starting the white flag lap and held off the Arrow-McLaren driver to win the 108th Indianapolis 500, his second consecu8tive victory in the Memorial Day classic and the record-extending 20th win for Team Penske. Owner and chairman of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Roger Penske launched the 500 with the […]
