Bob Sharp passed away Feb. 28, 11 days shy of his 86th birthday. Sharp was the east coast driving force for the Japanese entry into motorsports; Peter Brock was Sharp’s west coast equivalent. Between 1965 and ‘76, Sharp drove a variety of Datsuns and Nissans to six SCCA national championships: 1967 (FProd, 1600); ’71 (BSedan, […]
The popular Bring A Trailer online auction site is offering a special VIP package, the sale of which will benefit The Mark Donohue Foundation of the Road Racing Drivers Club and The Grand Prix Foundation of Long Beach. The Auction ends this Thursday, March 6. Bidding is at https://bringatrailer.com/listing/experience/. Also benefitting these initiatives is the RRDC […]
Firestone returns as presenting sponsor of the expanded Road Racing Drivers Club annual legends dinner in Long Beach, California, on Thursday, April 10. The 2025 gala will celebrate the 50 years of racing on the streets of Long Beach, California, and will honor Mario Andretti, Al Unser Jr. and Brian Redman – legendary drivers from […]
Fellow racers, the latest instalment of our RRDC Legends Series features two-time Le Mans winner and Porsche factory driver Patrick Long. In this video, we sat down with Patrick to hear his advice for young drivers and about his time as Porsche’s sole North American representative for 18 seasons. Patrick also recalls his debut victory at […]
Longtime Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles will now also be president of the NTT IndyCar Series, a move that Penske Entertainment President and CEO Mark Miles says will benefit both organizations. “Doug is the perfect guy to lead us in this time with this opportunity,” Miles stated. “Doug is well understood to be one […]
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach founder and visionary Chris Pook — who is largely regarded as the father of modern-day street course road racing in North America — will be doubly honored at the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) 37th Induction Ceremony Presented by Toyota Racing Tuesday, March 11, at the Hilton […]
Bob Bailey, the founder of Racemark International, a manufacturer of automotive-interior products and a member of the RRDC since 2015 told this story Wall Street Journal contributor A. J. Baime about being reunited with his 1968 Porsche 911L. “I grew up in a little town in upstate New York called Burnt Hills and started racing […]
Tim Cindric is stepping back from the day-to-day operations of Team Penske where he has served as president for 25 years. Cindric joined Penske in 1999 and oversaw all competition operations in NASCAR, IndyCar, and sports car racing in both IMSA and the World Endurance Championship. In addition, Cindric oversees Penske Technology Group, Penske Restoration, […]
Road Racing Drivers Club President Bobby Rahal and Grand Prix Association of Long Beach President Jim Michaelian cordially invite you to the RRDC Celebration of 50 years of the Grand Prix of Long Beach presented by Firestone. Donations and proceeds from Silent and Live Auction items benefit The Mark Donohue Foundation, which supports the RRDC’s SAFEisFAST initiative, […]
Charlie Peter, winner of both the 2024 Touring 2 and GT-2 SCCA® National Championships, was named the recipient of the Road Racing Drivers Club’s (RRDC) Mark Donohue Award. Peter was honored at the annual RRDC members’ dinner on January 22, prior to the running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona, the season-opening round of the […]
Mike Shank, team owner of Meyer Shank Racing, which competes in IMSA and INDYCAR, was honored by the Road Racing Drivers Club with the 2024 Phil Hill Award. The 2019 award recipient, RRDC President Bobby Rahal, made the presentation at the annual RRDC members’ dinner on January 22 prior to the 63rd running of the Rolex […]
Patrick Long was named the 2024 recipient of the RRDC Bob Akin Award. He was honored at the annual Road Racing Drivers Club members’ dinner on January 22, prior to the running of the 63rd Rolex 24 At Daytona, the season opener of the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Each recipient of this honor, considered […]
Fellow racers, Corner entry is arguably the most important factor in turning out a good lap time. From your braking technique to your steering inputs, there’s a lot that determines your speed into every corner. This is why our latest Guest Editor Scott Mansell, renowned driver coach and founder of Driver61, has chosen this topic […]
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.
