Car and Driver Magazine Launches Race Series
World's Largest Auto Magazine Allows Novice Drivers to Race
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 27 -- Car and Driver, the world's largest automotive enthusiast magazine, is changing the face of entry-level motorsports with the introduction of the Car and Driver RACE SERIES -- powered by Precision Racing. No racing experience will be required and anyone can participate with their own car in a nationwide program, with no cops, no tickets and no clubs to join.
The Car and Driver RACE SERIES will begin this June with 20 events scheduled in 12 markets nationwide. Using a format unique to competitive racing events, participants will be charged with three driving skill challenges. Winners of these competitions in each market will ultimately compete in a national two-day championship. Entry fee is $99. Complete series information will be available at http://www.caranddriverraceseries.com/ and http://www.precisionracing.org/.
Csaba Csere, editor-in-chief, Car and Driver said: "If you have ever dreamed of driving your car in a competitive racing event, the Car and Driver RACE SERIES is what you have been waiting for. As the authority for automotive journalism -- delivering the most complete vehicle and performance data as well as motorsports insights, we are very excited to present the opportunity for those passionate individuals to race their own vehicles for national ranking in a safe and controlled racing program."
"Since racing is the number one spectator sport in North America, and the number two most watched sport on television, it is very exciting for us to introduce a new entry level racing series," commented Edward J. Abramson, publisher, Car and Driver. "The Car and Driver RACE SERIES gives consumers the chance to transition from their couch to the finish line in a safe environment without difficult, extensive modifications and expense."
About Car and Driver:
The Car and Driver RACE SERIES marks the fifth brand extension launched by Car and Driver -- reinforcing the success of the core brand. The race series joins Car and Driver's popular online extension, http://www.caranddriver.com/ which provides online visitors with complete editorial content, archives, interactive buyer's guides and more; the Car and Driver Television series on Spike TV that is watched by more than 2 million viewers weekly; Car and Driver Radio that is broadcast on more than 100 markets nationwide; and, Car and Driver Mobile, a wireless text service that provides automotive content to cell phone users.
With a circulation of 1,350,000 and a total readership of 9.7 million, Car and Driver is the world's largest, most comprehensive automotive enthusiast publication in the world with seven editions throughout the world, combining unsurpassed technical expertise with the ability to place readers in a virtual driver's seat. Car and Driver is published by Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. Inc. (HFM U.S.), the New York-headquartered subsidiary of Hachette Filipacchi Medias, a division of Leader SCA.
About Precision Racing Organization:
Propelling entry-level motorsports to a new technical and professional standard, Precision Racing Organization was formed in 2002 by Steven Volpp, president, The organization is dedicated to providing an exciting, dynamic, and professionally managed racing venue for today's automotive enthusiast. We invite you to attend an event and experience the heart-pounding, adrenaline- packed excitement only experienced from behind the wheel of a car at (or beyond) its limits. For more information on the Precision Racing Organization, please log on to http://www.precisionracing.org/ or call (231) 843-0622.