SAFE IS FAST! SIM TO REALITY Taking Simulator Knowledge To The Real World Fellow racers, Chances are you’ve got a simulator at home that you’ve put thousands of laps on to prepare for race weekends. But are you learning everything you could from your virtual experience? Our latest video looks at how many sim skills are transferable […]
SAFE IS FAST! RRDC LEGENDS Leigh Diffey On Castroneves’ Iconic Indy 500 Triumph Fellow racers, We all remember where we were when Helio Castroneves joined the four-time club at the Indy 500. NBC Sports legend Leigh Diffey certainly does – in the comms booth calling that seminal achievement. In this RRDC Legends video, Diffey – the […]
SAFE IS FAST! PRESENTING OUR NEW WEBSITE! Fellow racers, We’ve been hard at work in recent weeks to give the SAFEisFast website a fresh new look. The Road Racing Drivers Club has remained committed to providing free, online tutorials and advice for the next generation of aspiring racing drivers through SAFEisFast. Those hopeful racers can […]
SAFE IS FAST! ALEX PALOU ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS Fellow racers, Few drivers in the world of motorsport today have more insight to share than four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou. The 2025 Indy 500 winner joins us for our latest Ask A Pro answering questions submitted by our followers on social media. Alex covers going from […]
RRDC LEGENDS ZAK BROWN’S CAREER From the drivers’ seat to leading McLaren’s F1 title charge Fellow racers, From winning Wheel Of Fortune to finishing on the podium at Sebring and leading McLaren to its first Formula 1 World Championship title in 17 years – Zak Brown has had an illustrious career in motorsport. In our […]
DEREK DALY, Serial Survivor Not every driver gets to fulfill his or her dream of becoming a Formula 1 champion. And some, like Derek Daly, spend a career chasing success. Daly’s “meteoric rise from a modest background in Dublin to the heights of Formula 1 is a story of relentless determination and unbridled talent, but […]
Graham Rahal Reflects On Father Bobby Rahal Ahead Of Documentary Premiere At Sonsio Grand Prix Weekend Graham Rahal sat in the ZOOM Call press conference ahead of this weekend’s Sonsio Grand Prix and spoke with clear pride about his legendary father, Bobby Rahal. The occasion allowed for […]
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Announces 2027 Induction Class RRDC Members Lyn St. James, Herb Fishel and Rob Dyson are Among the Inductees The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) announced its 2027 Induction Class at the 51st running of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. The 39th MSHFA Induction Celebration presented […]
Derek Bell MBE Honored by Road Racing Drivers Club in Long Beach Proceeds from sponsorships, ticket sales and silent auctions at gala benefit The Mark Donohue Foundation The Road Racing Drivers Club honored Hall of Famer Derek Bell MBE at a gala on Thursday at the Westin Hotel in Long Beach, California, in advance of […]
Timothy McGrane Joins Retromobile New York as Head of Business Development I’m excited to share that I’ve joined the team behind Retromobile New York as Head of Business Development. For those who know it, Retromobile Officiel in Paris has been one of the world’s great automotive events for the past 50 years—bringing together incredible […]
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca announced today that legendary automotive designer, racer, and motorsports visionary Peter Brock will serve as Grand Marshal of the 2026 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, one of the world’s premier celebrations of historic racing. A pivotal figure in American motorsports history, Brock’s career spans design, engineering, competition, and storytelling. Brock first made […]
Justin Bell to Host RRDC Evening with Derek Bell MBE Presented by Firestone in Long Beach April 16, 2026 Tickets to the Evening with Derek Bell MBE still available; Jim Michaelian to be remembered LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 2, 2026) – Justin Bell, a British second-generation World Champion race-car driver, TV and web host, and […]
JIM MICHAELIAN PASSES: THOUGHTS FROM RRDC PRESIDENT, BOBBY RAHAL The RRDC and motorsports have lost Jim Michaelian, the driving force behind the huge success of the Long Beach Grand Prix. Jim was there from the beginning, serving as the organization’s first controller and working with founder Chris Pook to launch the inaugural Formula 5000 race […]
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino and SEMA/PRI to Host Reception at RRDC Evening with Derek Bell MBE Presented by Firestone in Long Beach April 16, 2026 Tickets to the Evening with Derek Bell MBE still available LONG BEACH, Calif. (March 19, 2026) – Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel and SEMA/Performance Racing Industry will support […]
STATEMENT FROM RRDC PRESIDENT BOBBY RAHAL ON THE PASSING OF BOB TULLIUS: Bob Tullius 1930-2026 “All of us at the Road Racing Drivers Club are saddened at the passing of one of its icons and heroes, Robert (Bob) Tullius. “After graduating high school, Tullius served in the United States Air Force, where he quarterbacked the […]
Brabham takes over full-time Chris Dyson Racing Trans Am seat; Dyson to drive part-time second entry Matthew Brabham will take over Chris Dyson Racing’s No.16 Gym Weed Ford Mustang for all events on the Trans Am by Pirelli 2026 calendar. Chris Dyson, a three-time series champion whose 29 victories place him second on the all-time […]
RRDC LEGENDS Skip Barber On Creating The Ultimate Racing School Fellow racers, Skip Barber’s name has become synonymous with his highly regarded racing school, which has been in operation for more than 50 years now! If you watch any elite American motorsport, chances are a good chunk of that grid came through the Skip Barber […]
OVERTAKING SECRETS THAT DRS MADE YOU FORGET Fellow racers, Luxuries like DRS and Push-To-Pass may come at the highest level of single-seater racing, but through the majority of your junior career you’ll need to do it the old fashioned way. This video teaches you the fundamentals of setting up an overtake and relying on your talent […]
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 22, 2026) – Jason Miller, winner of the Prototype SCCA® National Championship in 2025, was named the recipient of the Road Racing Drivers Club’s (RRDC) Mark Donohue Award. Miller was honored at the annual RRDC member’s dinner on January 21, 2026, prior to the running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona, […]
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 22, 2026) – Jim Farley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ford Motor Company and a member of Ford’s board of directors, was named the 2025 recipient of the RRDC Bob Akin Award. He was honored at the annual Road Racing Drivers Club members’ dinner on January 21, prior to the […]
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 22, 2026) – Alwin Springer, whose name is synonymous with Porsche’s decades-long racing heritage, was honored by the Road Racing Drivers Club with the 2025 Phil Hill Award. The 2019 award recipient, RRDC President Bobby Rahal, made the presentation at the annual RRDC members’ dinner on January 21 prior to the […]
SCCA Hall of Fame The Sports Car Club of America™ has unveiled the prestigious group of motorsports greats who will enter the SCCA® Hall of Fame in 2026, with George Bovis, John Doonan, Don Knowles, Frank Schultheis, and Jerry Wannarka honored for their on- and off-track contributions. Two of the five, Don Knowles and John […]
PAUL PFANNER–RACER MAGAZINE You may have heard the pun (I don’t do jokes!) that goes something like this: A friend (or auto industry connection): I heard you’re retiring. You: Yes, that’s true . . . I just got a new set of Pirellis (or Goodyears or Michelins or Firestones or . . . ). Well […]
Bring a Trailer Offering 2026 Indianapolis 500 VIP Experience to Benefit The Mark Donohue Foundation, which Supports the RRDC’S SAFEisFAST Initiative LEWIS CENTER, Ohio (December 22, 2025) – Bring a Trailer, a premier online auction platform known for its curated listings, is offering a VIP experience at the 2026 Indianapolis 500 weekend (from May 21 […]
SAFE IS FAST How to Ace Your Rookie Season Fellow racers, As you rise through the junior ranks, you’ll be experiencing a lot of new cars, new teams and new circuits. You’ll spend a lot of time being The Rookie. Being a rookie doesn’t mean you can’t take the fight to your more experienced rivals. […]
SAFE IS FAST RRDC LEGENDS Eric Prill On Grassroots Success Fellow racers, While there is naturally a lot of focus on the technologically-advanced machines and fiercely fast drivers in the upper echelons of motorsport, the club racing scene is also buzzing with amazing competition. In our latest RRDC Legends episode, we’re joined by Sports Car Club of […]
Four-time Bathurst winner Allan Moffat has died aged 86 One of Australia’s greatest touring car drivers has passed away. Allan Moffat, a four-time Australian Touring Car champion and four-time Bathurst 500/100 winner, passed away aged 86 in Melbourne on Saturday after a lengthy battle with dementia. Moffat’s passing was confirmed by his family in a […]
The 6th Annual RACE INDUSTRY WEEK December 1-4, 2025 Join EPARTRADE and RACER for four days of LIVE webinars with the world’s top race industry leaders, sanctioning bodies, and promoters—packed with insights, strategies, and trends you won’t want to miss! No charge to attend. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Hosted by: Brad Gillie of SiriusXM, Ch. […]
How To Ace Your Rookie Season Fellow racers, As you rise through the junior ranks, you’ll be experiencing a lot of news cars, new teams and new circuits. You’ll spend a lot of time being The Rookie. Being a rookie doesn’t mean you can’t take the fight to your more experienced rivals. Here’s how to […]
How To Be A Pro Driver In 90 Seconds Fellow racers, Every young racer’s dream is to become a professional driver, but we all know that sheer speed isn’t enough to make that happen. In this video, we’re joined by IMSA President John Doonan who explains how to become a professional driver in 90 seconds. […]
Penske Entertainment Earns SBJ ‘Best Places to Work in Sports’ Honor INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Nov. 24, 2025) – Penske Entertainment has been recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Sports” for 2025 by “Sports Business Journal.” The prestigious distinction is awarded annually to sports and entertainment organizations displaying unwavering and innovative commitment to […]
OUR NEXT “LIVE WITH LEGENDS” IS HERE Take your team to the next level! Join us for “Live with Legends: Building Successful Teams,” our FREE webinar featuring our Hall of Fame-inducted legends breaking down critical components of this important topic. Join Mark McMillin of McMillin Racing, Tom Morris of PPI/Toyota factory off-road race team, short […]
Firestone Returns as Presenting Sponsor of RRDC Evening with Derek Bell MBE in Long Beach on April 16, 2026 LEWIS CENTER, Ohio (November 11, 2025) – Firestone returns as presenting sponsor of the Road Racing Drivers Club annual legends dinner in Long Beach, California, on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The 2026 gala, held in advance […]
Al Speyer, who helped lead Firestone’s triumphant return to open-wheel racing in the mid-1990s and became an influential motorsports executive during a pivotal period in INDYCAR history, died Oct. 27 in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He was 73. Speyer’s nearly 39-year career with Bridgestone Americas featured not only Firestone’s return to INDYCAR but the assurance it remained […]
Les Unger, long-time manager of American motorsport programs for Toyota, passed away last week. Unger spearheaded the Japanese auto manufacturers involvement in U.S. racing, starting with sponsorship of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, and was instrumental in establishing the popular Toyota Pro/Celebrity race at the famed California street circuit. As National Motorsports Manager […]
At last Sunday’s WeatherTech Night of Champions event in Atlanta, IMSA officially welcomed nine new members into the IMSA Hall of Fame. Another combination of legendary cars, drivers, and architects of North American sports car racing. Six were people and three were cars. And one of the nine was in both categories. How can this […]
2025 Spirit of Competition Award Honoring Lyn St. James Saturday, October 18 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Join us for a daytime celebration at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum as we present the 2025 Spirit of Competition Award to trailblazing racer, author, mentor, and advocate Lyn St. James. For more than fifty years Lyn has […]
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 […]
