Each year the SAH receives a number of books and periodicals as part of the nomination process for the SAH Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot Award and the Carl Benz Award. After each SAH Annual Awards Banquet, those books and periodicals are deposited into the SAH Special Reference Collection at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum (ACDAM) in Auburn, Indiana.
Containing works of reference as well as items of special interest, the SAH Collection reflects the recent recording of automotive history and grows larger each year. Click here to see the entire collection. Click here for a spreadsheet featuring the 2025 nominated titles just added to the collection and here for an alphabetical list of those titles.
The SAH Special Reference Collection is available for use by SAH and ACDAM members, as well as by museum visitors. The collection is accessible in the museum reading room, by appointment. To make an appointment, please contact the ACDAM Collections Manager.
CORNING, N.Y. (September 10, 2025) – On September 4, racing legend Brian Redman was honored at a gala dinner, presented by Sahlen’s, with the 11th annual International Motor Racing Research Center’s Cameron R. Argetsinger Award for outstanding contributions to motorsports.
Held at the Corning (N.Y.) Museum of Glass, which recognized multi-race team owner Chip Ganassi at the inaugural dinner in 2014, Redman was presented with an etched glass trophy by founding member and past president of the IMRRC, J.C. Argetsinger. Famed motorsports TV broadcaster Dr. Jerry Punch was the Master of Ceremonies, and another racing legend, David Hobbs, along with renowned TV commentator Bob Varsha, conducted the spirited Q&A with Redman. “Doc” Punch has been the voice of the Argetsinger Award presentations for 10 of the 11 years.
“Brian was as much a part of the British Invasion as any long-haired musician. He came to our shores, he saw, he looked around and he conquered American road racing, earning legions of fans. I can think of no other person who more deserves this award tonight for outstanding contributions to motorsports than Brian and I’m so proud to be here,” said J.C. Argetsinger, Cameron’s eldest son and a retired Schuyler (N.Y.) County judge.
Said Hobbs: “Brian is a very worthy recipient of this award. He is one of the best long-distance drivers ever. He’s had many wins in a very dangerous era. Not many people can say they beat Mario Andretti three years in a row [in the F5000 series].”
“As many times as I’ve heard Brian speak, reminisce, or just pass the time, it always fascinates me to be in his company,” said Varsha. “He, David and I could have prattled away for much longer tonight. Seeing him receive the distinguished Argetsinger Award will be a great memory.”
Brian Redman, right, with J.C. Argetsinger, holding the Cameron R. Argetsinger Award. (Pete Gorski image)
Video shout-outs were shown, sharing congratulatory messages from racing and industry celebrities, including Mario Andretti, Sam Posey, Hurley Haywood, Bobby Rahal, Danny Sullivan, IMSA’s John Doonan, Revs Institutes’ Miles Collier and Scott George, Roger Penske, Zak Brown and Lyn St.James.
Particularly poignant were the video tributes presented by former FIA Senate President Nick Craw and former race-car driver Kathy Rude, commenting on how Redman’s perseverance following Rude’s 1983 major crash in Brainerd, Minnesota, resulted in sanctioning groups upgrading their Catastrophic Insurance policies.
Argetsinger Award honoree Brian Redman, center, was interviewed by racing legend David Hobbs, left, and renowned TV commentator Bob Varsha. (Pete Gorski image)
“This evening was really amazing and it’s a wonderful reflection of the IMRRC and the work that it does,” said Redman. “Cameron has been rightfully lauded for all the work he did to organize the original races in Watkins Glen and bring the sport into the professional era. This was an astonishing presentation tonight, and it means a great deal to me. It’s probably the best honor I’ve ever received. Thank you.”
John Saunders, Chairman of the IMRRC Governing Council, spoke about the IMRRC’s mission to help preserve the important legacy of motorsports, focusing on major future growth plans for the research center.
Margaret Lawrence, Interim Executive Director of the IMRRC, said: “Presenting the Cameron R. Argetsinger Award serves the dual purpose of honoring an outstanding contributor to motorsports while also providing an enjoyable evening for guests and sponsors who appreciate the mission of the IMRRC. They in turn participate in one of the IMRRC’s most significant annual fundraising events. The dinner was a resounding success. Brian Redman was a deserving honoree. Many of our event sponsors have been with us since the beginning, a further endorsement of our mission to preserve motorsports history.”
From left, J.C. Argetsinger, David Hobbs, Brian Redman and Bob Varsha share a champagne toast. (Pete Gorski image)
A 60″x42″ acrylic painting created during the reception and gala by famed motorsports artist Bill Patterson was auctioned off at the end of the evening. It depicted two race cars significant to Redman’s career: the 1970 Targa Florio-winning Porsche 908/3 of Redman and Jo Siffert, with Redman driving through a village in Sicily alongside the Lola T332 Formula 5000 car he raced to victory at the inaugural Long Beach Grand Prix in 1975.
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| Brian Redman (left) signs the original artwork created by artist Bill Patterson during the evening, as Dr. Jerry Punch (right) is at the podium as the Master of Ceremonies. (Pete Gorski images) | |
On display at the entry of the Museum was a Watkins Glen International Toyota Camry Pace Car, and the BMW M49 CSL that Redman drove to victory at the 1976 24 Hours of Daytona.
Established in 2014, the CRA Award has been presented to such legends of the sport as Chip Ganassi, Roger Penske, Mario Andretti, Richard Petty, the France Family, Bobby Rahal, Lyn St. James, Mike Helton, Richard Childress and Zak Brown. All proceeds benefit the 501(c)(3) IMRRC.
The award memorializes Cameron R. Argetsinger, often referred to as the father of American road racing. He was a visionary who, in 1948, conceived, organized, and drove in the first post-war road race in America through the roads of Watkins Glen. He brought Formula 1 to WGI in 1961 and the circuit hosted the United States Grand Prix for 20 years. He was president of the IMRRC for five years, until his death in 2008.
Sponsors and supporters of the Cameron R. Argetsinger Award dinner included Sahlen’s; Chemung Canal Trust Company; Revs Institute; NASCAR/WGI; SCCA Inc.; SCCA Foundation; Hilliard Corporation; The Gorsline Company; Larry and Karen Kessler; Glenora Wine Cellars; Greg Galdi; Global Prairie; Welliver; Simmons Rockwell; and John H. Cook Jr. Painting.
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (August 15, 2025) In connection with the 11th Annual Argetsinger Award Gala, presented by the International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), we are pleased to announce the Silent Auction, a major fundraising effort supporting the event, is now live and open for bids.
The public is invited to bid on the silent auction items ranging from signed racing prints and books, to model cars, and other racing memorabilia.
A limited number of tickets are still available to attend the event, which is also open to the public, to purchase tickets – click here
The event will be held in advance of the SVRA 2025 Mission Foods Watkins Glen Speedtour, September 5-7, at Watkins Glen International, and the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival on September 5
The IMRRC, is a 501(c)(3), established in 1998, as a research and archival library focused on the history of all types of racing and all race tracks worldwide.
The gala, a flagship event for IMRRC annually, will honor Brian Redman with the Cameron R. Argetsinger Award for Outstanding Contributions to Motorsports.
The award memorializes Cameron R. Argetsinger, founder and organizer of the first races at Watkins Glen more than 70 years ago. It was established to honor a person who is recognized universally for having advanced and improved the sport, who brings prestige to motorsports and who demonstrates commitment to the future of racing.
Previous recipients have included Chip Ganassi, Roger Penske, Mario Andretti, Richard Petty, the France Family, Bobby Rahal, Lyn St. James, Mike Helton, Richard Childress and Zak Brown.
The Center has adopted CONTENTdm as our digital collections platform. CONTENTdm is a product developed by the non-profit company OCLC, which is best known for WorldCat, the largest online public access catalog in the world. As we expand our digitization efforts, CONTENTdm will allow us to showcase our collections through a custom website. The CONTENTdm site will include a variety of items from our collections, including photographs, films, scrapbooks, and more. This will be an ongoing project, but we’re hoping to launch the new site later this year – stay tuned!
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (August 7, 2025) – Chemung Canal Trust Company has joined an elite group of supporters of the 11th Annual IMRRC Cameron R. Argetsinger Award gala, presented by Sahlen’s, honoring racing legend Brian Redman on September 4 at the Corning (N.Y.) Museum of Glass.
The full-service community bank, headquartered in Elmira, New York, will sponsor the reception for the event, which is a fundraiser for the International Motor Racing Research Center, a 501(c)(3) research and archival library focused on the history of all types of racing and all race tracks worldwide.
Established in 1833, Chemung Canal Trust Company is the oldest locally owned and managed community bank in New York State and the 10th oldest bank in the United States.
“Chemung Canal is pleased to support racing in Schuyler County with this partnership,” said Scott T. Heffner, Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing. “We remain deeply committed to our role as a community leader and are thrilled to continue supporting the enduring legacy of racing in our region.”
“We at the IMRRC are privileged to welcome Chemung Canal Trust Company as a supporter of the 11th annual Argetsinger Award gala,” said IMRRC acting Executive Director Margaret Lawrence. “This is a valuable partnership for the IMRRC and we look forward to working with Chemung Canal in the future on many other community efforts.”
Redman will receive the prestigious Cameron R. Argetsinger Award for Outstanding Contributions to Motorsports.
The gala will be held in advance of the SVRA 2025 Mission Foods Watkins Glen Speedtour, September 5-7, at Watkins Glen International, and the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival on September 5.
It is open to the public, with tickets available for purchase at the IMRRC Store.
The award memorializes Cameron R. Argetsinger, founder and organizer of the first races at Watkins Glen more than 70 years ago. It was established to honor a person who is recognized universally for having advanced and improved the sport, who brings prestige to motorsports and who demonstrates commitment to the future of racing.
Previous recipients have included Chip Ganassi, Roger Penske, Mario Andretti, Richard Petty, the France Family, Bobby Rahal, Lyn St. James, Mike Helton, Richard Childress and Zak Brown.
The 2025 Cameron R. Argetsinger Award honoring Brian Redman. (Image courtesy of IMRRC)
The roar of engines, the scream of tires, and the pulse of passion lit up Watkins Glen as nearly 40 of America’s top sim racers battled it out in Event 3 of the Team USA Talent Scout Series on iRacing — a pivotal stop on the road to Esports Olympic glory and international competition.
Presented with the generous support of MOZA Racing, this electrifying GT3 showdown was more than just a race — it was a chance to be seen, to be discovered, and to take one step closer to representing the United States on the world’s biggest esports stage.
The Path to the Podium — and Beyond
From promising rookies to seasoned veterans, every driver on the grid knew the stakes: perform now, or risk being left behind. With a future spot on Team USA Esports potentially on the line, the competition was ruthless — and unforgettable.
Jordan Johnson of Apex Racing Academy put on a masterclass in strategy and consistency, recovering from mid-race challenges to claim victory and the coveted MOZA KS Wheel. Michael Janney and Xander Reed, both representing Coanda Esports, joined him on the podium, proving that racecraft and resilience still rule the road.
But this event wasn’t just about winners — it was about talent discovery, and shining a spotlight on the future stars of motorsport.
MOZA Racing Raises the Stakes
MOZA’s incredible support made the event even more rewarding. With high-end racing gear and points up for grabs, MOZA helped turn digital dreams into tangible rewards:
Prize Highlights
- MOZA KS WHEEL – Jordan Johnson
- MOZA GS V2P GT WHEEL – Aaron Ramón
- 200 MOZA Points – Steven Anderson, Nolberto Alvarez Jr., Xander Reed
- 100 MOZA Points – Arron Brown, Jason Walat, Marc Lerwick
Their commitment to empowering the sim racing community continues to fuel the growth of the sport and the dreams of competitors nationwide. For all TEAM USA Talent Scout Events MOZA will offer a prize for the winner, a participant, and MOZA points to 6 randomly selected drivers.
Watch the Replay
Missed the action? Relive every moment of this cinematic race on Twitch and YouTube. From Turn 1 chaos to last-lap heroics, this one was built for the highlight reel.
Influencers and Impact
A lineup of top-tier influencers joined the grid, bringing energy, visibility, and a powerful sense of community to the event. Their presence is a testament to sim racing’s growing cultural relevance — and its thrilling future.
Don’t Just Watch — Join the Race
Think you’ve got what it takes? Registration for the next Team USA Talent Scout event is now open. Whether you’re a rising star or a seasoned pro, your shot at representing the red, white, and blue starts here. The full calendar of events can be found at www.initesports.gg/carsim
Special thanks goes to TRACKILITIOUS as our fantastic community partner, Mike Nause and Jackson Lamb, our amazing commentators and everyone else working tireless behind the scenes to make those events a success.
Follow @InitEsports on all platforms to stay updated, register for the next race, and be part of the movement redefining motorsports from the screen to the speedway.
This is more than a competition — it’s a calling. The road to Team USA starts with your next lap.
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Thanks to a grant from a generous long-time donor, the IMRRC has embarked on an ambitious digitization program, beginning with a selection of films from archives. Among the first group of films converted are 8 and 16mm examples that, naturally, feature racing in Watkins Glen in the 1950s and 1960s but also other venues such as Indianapolis, Bridgehampton and Lime Rock. These films and other s will be made available on the IMRRC’s YouTube channel.
Example of the Assorted Races from the Mal and Charlotte Currie Collection (99A008) on 8 mm film. All races from 1964.
- Glen Classic: Jim Hall in #66 (he won the race) and Tex Hopkins
- Watkins Glen Grand Prix/USRRC: Janet Guthrie (car #15) and in orange searching for something
- US Grand Prix: Jim Clark and Graham Hill (the latter won the race that year)
- NASCAR: Richard Petty parking his car (#43)
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“My Travels On Racer Road: Can-Am and Formula 1 in their golden age” by Pete Lyons
Foreword by Sir Jackie Stewart Publication date: March 2025 ISBN: 9781910505878 |
LONDON (March 18, 2025) – “My Travels On Racer Road: Can-Am and Formula 1 in their golden age,” by Pete Lyons, is now available in the U.S.
As Sir Jackie Stewart states in the book’s Foreword, “Pete Lyons was one of the best journalists in Formula 1 at the time I was racing.” Lyons himself writes that when he became obsessed with motor racing, “It felt like my true road.” He witnessed Chaparral, Lola, McLaren and Porsche create ever-more-monstrous Can-Am beasts to be tamed by the likes of Jim Hall, John Surtees, Bruce McLaren, Denny Hulme, Mario Andretti and Mark Donohue. His cameras, notebooks and typewriter also were there when Tyrrell, Lotus, McLaren and Ferrari were the dominant forces in Formula 1, with Jackie Stewart, Emerson Fittipaldi, Niki Lauda and James Hunt the World Champion drivers.
Immersed in this golden age of racing, Lyons brought a unique blend of evocative description and fastidious factual detail to his craft, putting his devoted readers at the heart of the action. This captivating memoir will transport the reader back to those times.
- Early travels, including criss-crossing the USA in his family’s pre-war Rolls-Royce and by Vincent motorcycle in the late 1950s, then discovering Europe’s racing scene as an impecunious wanderer in the early 1960s.
- Breaking into professional reporting from 1964 for the UK’s Autosport alongside his father Ozzie Lyons, with assignments embracing IndyCar, endurance sports cars, Formula 1 and more, and getting to know the great names in these worlds.
- Falling in love with the Can-Am upon its inception in 1966 and following this “big-banger” racing closely for seven seasons, during which “Riding with Revvie” — laps with 1971 series champion Peter Revson in a McLaren M8F — was among the highlights. Lyons’s travels “on racer road” took him all over North America by Volvo station wagon, Ford van and Honda CB750 motorcycle.
- Embarking in 1973 upon four seasons of global travels with the Formula 1 “circus” and all the diversions that came with that, including time spent with Emerson Fittipaldi at his home in Brazil and a British rallying odyssey as Denny Hulme’s navigator.
- Around Europe, Lyons’s means of travel included his Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, a VW camper van that doubled as mobile office and hotel, and rented private aircraft that he flew to races himself.
- In his post-nomadic life, Lyons has been plying his trade ever since as a writer, photographer and editor.
About the Author: Born in 1940 in New York State, Pete Lyons is an international motorsports reporter, photographer and award-winning book author in the fields of Formula 1, Can-Am, endurance sports cars, IndyCar, Trans-Am and many more forms of racing. In his decades-long, worldwide career, Lyons covered events on all six populated continents for numerous enthusiast publications, including Autosport, AutoWeek, Car and Driver, Racecar, Road & Track, Vintage Motorsport and many others. He is also the author of 20 published books including, for Evro Publishing, Shadow: The Magnificent Machines of a Man of Mystery, which won ‘Specialist Motoring Book of the Year’ at the 2020 Royal Automobile Club Motoring Book of the Year Awards (UK) and ‘Best Book’ at the 2021 Automotive Heritage Awards (USA).
Evro Publishing books are distributed in North America by Quarto Publishing Group USA. Books can be ordered from Quarto by email: sales@quarto.com; phone number: 800-328-0590; or website: www.quartoknows.com Please use the relevant ISBN number when ordering.
“My Travels On Racer Road: Can-Am and Formula 1 in their golden age” is available in the U.S. from specialist and online booksellers, as well as on evropublishing.com.
Pete Lyons’s new memoir is also available directly from the author, complete with his personalized signature, at his website: https://www.petelyons.com/my-books.
For more information about this book, or to request a review book and/or an interview, please contact Judy Stropus at jvstropus@gmail.com.
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (March 10, 2025) – Jordan Taylor, driver for the No. 40 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R GTP Team in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, has been named the 2025 Annual Membership Chairperson for the International Motor Racing Research Center, located in Watkins Glen, New York.
Image courtesy of Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing
Taylor, 33, of Forest City, Florida, joins a stellar roster of past membership chairpersons, including Brian Redman, Helio Castroneves, Mario Andretti, Lyn St. James, Phil Hill, Dan Gurney, Sir Stirling Moss, among other illustrious icons of motorsports.
Taylor’s duties for the year include being an advocate in support of the IMRRC’s mission to collect, preserve and share the global history of motorsports, and to help create sustainability by drawing in new generations of motor racing fans.
“I am a huge fan of motorsports, obviously, growing up around the sport and being around sports car racing in particular, as long as I can remember,” said Taylor, son of IMSA team owner and three time World Sportscar Champion, Wayne Taylor. “I’ve always been a fan of the history of the sport, especially my dad’s generation, and the different evolutions of race cars. For me, just being a big fan of the sport makes this assignment exciting for me.”
Taylor’s racing career began in 2011, competing for Autohaus Motorsports. He then moved to Corvette Racing from 2012-2017. Now racing for Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing in IMSA, Taylor and the team won the 2024 12 Hours of Sebring, and were third at the Rolex 24 At Daytona. During his tenure with WTR and Cadillac Racing, he’s collected two overall Prototype championships (2013 and 2017) and two overall Rolex 24 wins (2017 and 2019). Prior to his return to prototype racing, Taylor captured two GTLM championships in 2020 and 2021, a third in GTD-Pro in 2022 and a GTLM class victory at the 2021
Rolex 24.
“I’m probably one of the younger people who has been honored with this position at the IMRRC,” added Taylor. “I think I can connect to the younger generation, who may not appreciate the history of the sport as much as the older generation. I’d like to help my generation get up to speed.”
Mark Steigerwald, Executive Director of the IMRRC, welcomed Taylor, saying, “We are honored to have Jordan join our team as this year’s membership chairperson. I’m confident his passion for the sport as an advocate for the Center’s mission will reach all generations of motor racing fans who can appreciate what the Center is doing to preserve the sport’s rich history.”
LONG BEACH, Calif. (February 24, 2025) – 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 the Grand Prix’s rich history.
The “RRDC Celebration of 50 Years of the Grand Prix of Long Beach Presented by Firestone” is the RRDC’s 15th banquet honoring auto racing’s most influential leaders and iconic events. This is Firestone’s 14th year as presenting sponsor of the RRDC gala, and the brand has been affiliated with the Grand Prix of Long Beach for almost three decades.
The dinner and gala will be held at a new venue – the Westin Long Beach Hotel at 333 E. Ocean Blvd. – one day before the start of the 50th Anniversary Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, the third race of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
All proceeds of the dinner will benefit The Mark Donohue Foundation, which supports the RRDC’s SAFEisFAST initiative, and the Grand Prix Foundation of Long Beach, which supports charities in the Long Beach area. The Foundation’s proceeds from the gala will go to Long Beach City College’s Automotive Technology Program.
Tickets may be purchased on the RRDC web site rrdc.org. All are welcome. This event is expected to sell out, so early reservations are recommended.
“Having Firestone support the RRDC Long Beach dinner for more than a decade is a true privilege,” said RRDC President Bobby Rahal. “This year’s gala is very special, as it celebrates the 50 years that racing has taken place annually on the streets of this great port city.
“Firestone has an unrivaled heritage in motorsports dating back to the first Indy 500® in 1911. We always welcome Firestone’s support, and salute the brand’s long-standing success and contributions to the sport.”
“Each year, the Road Racing Drivers Club event is a highlight of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend,” said Grand Prix Association of Long Beach President & CEO Jim Michaelian. “And this year is especially meaningful as we join with the RRDC in honoring three true legends of the sport—Mario Andretti, Al Unser Jr., and Brian Redman. Their contributions to Long Beach motorsports history have inspired generations of drivers and fans alike, and we are thrilled to celebrate their incredible legacies during this special evening.”
In previous years, the RRDC has honored individual icons of the sport: Dan Gurney, Parnelli Jones, Roger Penske, Jim Hall, Brian Redman, Mario Andretti, Bobby Unser, George Follmer, Emerson Fittipaldi, Johnny Rutherford. David Hobbs, Rick Mears, Jacky Ickx and Sir Jackie Stewart. These RRDC galas are acknowledged as highlights of the auto-racing social calendar, drawing fans and luminaries from all forms of motorsports.
 Image courtesy of Grand Prix of Long Beach Mario Andretti won at Long Beach four times and is credited with establishing the race as a world-class event, winning the 1977 Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix West and the 1984 race when the event switched to Indy cars. |
 Image courtesy of Grand Prix of Long Beach Al Unser Jr. is the winningest driver at Long Beach, with six victories (1988-91 and 1994-95) over a dominant eight-year span. |
 Indira Flack image Brian Redman won the inaugural Long Beach race in 1975, an SCCA/USAC Formula 5000 event, which set the stage for Formula 1 to race on the city streets for the next eight years. |
About Firestone Racing:
The Firestone brand has participated in world-class motorsports events for more than a century, and racing has played an integral role in building and shaping Firestone into the time-tested, iconic brand it is today. Harvey Firestone, the brand’s founder and a pioneer of sports marketing, was one of the first to use racing as the ultimate proving ground for his tires. Ever since Ray Harroun’s Firestone-equipped Marmon Wasp won the inaugural Indianapolis 500® in 1911, Firestone has worked to constantly evolve and advance race tire technology. Overall, Firestone tires have carried the winner of the Indy 500 to victory circle 75 times – more than double all other tire manufacturers combined. Firestone has served as INDYCAR’s sole tire supplier since 2000, and the brand’s on-track success translates to durable, dependable performance and uncompromising quality on the open road.
About the RRDC:
The Road Racing Drivers Club was formed in 1952 as a way to give champion drivers a say in their sport, particularly in the areas of safety, and has evolved to serve the future of road racing by mentoring new drivers on both amateur and professional levels. The Club’s membership includes leading industry professionals, race officials and motorsports journalists, in addition to prominent racing names.
In 2011, the RRDC launched a free on-line training seminar – www.SAFEisFAST.com – featuring RRDC members and other industry experts in high-quality videos covering subjects from physical and mental preparation to driving techniques, driver safety to car setup and sponsorship. The videos are updated regularly. Each week, a professional from the world of motor racing answers readers’ questions on the site in a feature called ‘Ask a Pro.’ Bobby Rahal is President, John Fergus is Vice President/Treasurer and John Clagett is Secretary. The RRDC presents three annual awards: the Phil Hill Award, the Mark Donohue Award, and the Bob Akin Award. Membership in the RRDC is by invitation only. Additional information on the organization may be found at www.rrdc.org.
About the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach:
The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach celebrates its 50th anniversary April 11-13, 2025, and is North America’s longest-running street race. Hosting more than 190,000 people over its three-day weekend, the Acura Grand Prix is second only to the Indianapolis 500 in popularity on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES calendar. Five additional racing series, including the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, compete during the weekend which also includes a variety of off-the-track activities such as concerts, a Lifestyle Expo, an exotic car show and more. For more information, visit gplb.com.
About the Grand Prix Foundation of Long Beach:
The Grand Prix Foundation of Long Beach, since its inception in 1991, has donated more than $4.2 million to Southern California charities. In addition, the Foundation donates tickets and hospitality packages to the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach and tickets to the Foundation’s “Grand Prix Charity Days” events to charitable and civic organizations to assist them in their fundraising efforts or, in some cases, to bring the physically or mentally challenged to a “day at the races.” For more information, visit gpflb.com.
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