CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 20, 2016 – Roger Penske’s fabled Team Penske is celebrating its 50th Anniversary during the 2016 racing season, and “The Captain” hosted a gala in Charlotte on Jan. 20, inviting team members, drivers and sponsors who were part of the operation which dates back to its first race in the 24 Hours […]
Longtime Can-Am, Trans-Am, IMSA and vintage racer Warren Agor, of Penfield, N.Y., passed away on Oct. 29. An RRDC member since 1975, he had an unparalleled passion for racing, which earned him numerous podium finishes. He graduated from Cornell University, served as a Captain in the U.S. Army, and worked for Roger Penske’s racing team […]
John Bishop, perhaps the most influential person in the history of American professional road racing, passed away Thursday in San Rafael, Calif., of complications from a recent illness. Bishop was, in the most complimentary sense, an egregious opportunist – a visionary who could spot marketable trends and formulate the pathways to successful products. His products […]
The RRDC lost two members and the daughter of one of the Club’s founding members in May. Of course the whole world learned of the passing of Sir Jack Brabham, May 19. A smaller circle of friends are mourning the loss May 10 of Lucie Cunningham-McKinney, a daughter of Briggs Cunningham, and Col. Joe Hauser […]
Sir Jack Brabham, one of motor racing’s giants, passed away quietly at his Gold Coast home in Australia today. The three-time Formula 1 World Champion was 88. Every major news outlet in the world has paid homage to the ARAF flight mechanic who became a racing legend. Tributes appear in RACER, Autoweek and Autosport. Quite […]
George Bruggenthies, Road America president and general manager, reported the passing of fellow RRDC member and Road America board member Jim Jeffords on March 6. “Jim Jeffords was the definitive example of a gentlemen racer with a heart of gold,” said Bruggenthies. “He loved racing for the thrill of competition, not for the money. Jim […]
Charlie Earwood, one of the best liked and most respected people in the motorsports industry, passed away today, Jan. 28. His death was first reported on Facebook by his son and fellow RRDC member Terry Earwood. “After failing health the past year, my Dad, Charles ‘Charlie’ Earwood passed away in his sleep peacefully at home […]
This is a sad week for motorsports and, particularly, the RRDC. People very close to two of our members – Chip Ganassi and John Bishop – respectively lost a father and a wife with the passing of Floyd Ganassi and Peg Bishop, two of the most genuine people you’ll ever meet. Floyd Ganassi, Sr., passed […]
