RRDC to present Young Drivers Symposium at PRI Show Dec. 11

ROAD RACING DRIVERS CLUB

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438;
jstropus@earthlink.net

ROAD RACING DRIVERS CLUB TO PRESENT YOUNG DRIVERS SYMPOSIUM AT PRI SHOW DEC.
11
Registration on www.rrdc.org opens Oct. 21

HILLIARD, Ohio (Oct. 16, 2009) - The Road Racing Drivers Club (RRDC) will
present its first RRDC/FIA Young Drivers Symposium, supported by a grant
from the FIA Motor Sport Safety Development Fund, at the 22nd annual
Performance Racing Trade Show in Orlando, Fla., on Dec. 11. Founded in 1952,
the RRDC has been dedicated to racing safety for more than 50 years.

Bobby Rahal, Indy 500 winner and president of the RRDC, will lead the
symposium, along with RRDC members and invited experts, to help young racing
drivers, including those graduating from karts to cars, raise their
awareness of safety by teaching them to effectively manage their racing
vehicles and themselves.

The free "Safe is Fast" workshop - with S.A.F.E. an acronym for Skilled,
Assured, Fit, Empowered - will feature a number of racing champions who are
RRDC members, plus renowned industry experts such as Jim Leo, president of
PitFit Training, Inc., and Jacques Dallaire, Ph.D., of Performance Prime,
among others to be announced.

Topics to be covered include safety, physical fitness, setup and driving
skills, sponsorship/branding, mental preparation, career management, and
more. All workshop materials will be provided.

"The Road Racing Drivers Club's agenda has evolved to helping up-and-coming
racing drivers to pursue their dreams by having the right tools as they
begin their careers," said Rahal. "The members of the RRDC throughout the
years have been invited to join the organization because of their
championship skills, their on-track and off-track demeanors, and their
professional attitudes, whether in the pro or amateur ranks. It is a
privilege for the RRDC members of today, along with the industry experts who
are willing to give up their time, and with the support of the FIA Motor
Sport Safety Development Fund, to share their experiences and abilities with
drivers who are embarking on their new careers."

The symposium is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 11, 8:30 a.m.-noon, in Meeting
Room S 330 E and F (third level), at the Performance Racing Industry Trade
Show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The PRI Trade
Show age restriction of 18 years has been waived for The RRDC/FIA Young
Drivers Symposium, and each participant will receive a PRI show credential.
However, registration is required and space is limited. Participants are
asked to register early at www.rrdc.org . Registration on www.rrdc.org opens
on Oct. 21, and any questions may be directed to RRDC1@cox.net .

Two additional symposiums are planned: in April, in conjunction with the
Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, and in May, around the Indianapolis 500.

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 now has more than 150 active
members, including leading industry professionals, race officials and
motorsports journalists, in addition to prominent racing names.

President Bobby Rahal is the 1986 Indy 500 winner and is co-owner, with
David Letterman, of the 2004 Indianapolis 500 winning team. Six-time SCCA
National Champion John Fergus is the Club's Vice President/Treasurer, and
Formula Super Vee champion Tom Davey is the Secretary. In addition to RRDC
members lending their expertise to up-and-coming drivers, the Club presents
three annual awards: the Phil Hill Award for rendering outstanding service
to road racing; the Mark Donohue Award for personal spirit and performance
at the SCCA National Championship Runoffs; and the Bob Akin Award for speed
with style, passion, sportsmanship and contribution to motorsports.

The RRDC also supports the Team USA Scholarship, which has been assisting
young Americans in the early stages of their careers since 1990.

Membership in the RRDC is by invitation only.

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