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Time Is Running Out For Fan Vote to Determine 2010 PitFit Training Tony Renna Scholarship Winner


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NDIANAPOLIS December 7, 2009: RaceFanRadio.com and PitFit Training invite fans to vote for this year’s “2010 Tony Renna Scholarship” recipient(s). Simply log on to RaceFanRadio.com, locate the “Scholarship Voting” link and select as many candidates that you would like to see win this year.

The program was developed and introduced in 2005 as a way of giving deserving young drivers the opportunity to bring their racing fitness to optimal levels. Past winners include Alexander Rossi, Joel Miller, Jeff Oleen, Miranda Throckmorton, and dozens more.

Winners will be announced this weekend at the P.R.I. Show in Orlando during RaceFanRadio and GoRacingTV’s exclusive live coverage with scholarship rewards beginning January 1, 2010. The selection criterion has been stringent with a varied focus on race performance, community service, academics, and ability to maintain a focus on fitness.

Applicants submitted an application which includes two essay questions on current topics of interest from today’s news. Those in consideration for the scholarship are between 12 and 20 years of age and have completed at least one year of racing competition. They must also show proof of a confirmed racing schedule for the 2010 season.

For the first time, fans may vote and help determine the winner(s) so go to RaceFanRadio.com for full details and cast your vote(s) before the deadline, Midnight, Wednesday, December 9th.

For complete information, go to: www.RaceFanRadio.com, or www.PitFit.com Media Contact:

Charlie Brown RaceFanRadio.com CharlieBrown@racefanradio.com

About PitFit Training: PitFit Training (PitFit), the recognized leader in developing driver-specific fitness, nutrition and human-performance programs to expressly address the physical and mental demands of the motorsports industry, announced it is now accepting applications for the "PitFit Training Tony Renna Scholarship".

“Sadly, in the sport of auto racing, death is a constant reminder that drivers are risking their lives every time they strap into the race car,” noted Jim Leo, President and founder of PitFit Training. “Tony Renna was my closest friend and embodied the drive, character, and spirit all up and coming drivers should possess.”

Scholarship winners will receive up to 20 training sessions ($1000 value) throughout the length of the scholarship (January 1 – October 31) at PitFit headquarters in Indianapolis, In. They also receive a seat kit from Bald Spot Sports ($325 value), FatHeadz sunglasses ( $150 value), Shock Doctor workout bags, helmet bags, and blowers ($250 value), training apparel from PitFit Training ( $100 value ) and RaceFanRadio will offer a three month driver reprsentation package ($900 value). Scholarship winners also receive unlimited access to PitFit Training’s online training programs at www.ePitFit.com The selection committee is comprised of PitFit staff, the Renna family, sponsors, drivers, and members of the racing community who were involved with Tony’s career at some stage. An added twist for the 2010 program is a fan voting system available through www.racefanradio.com that gives an extra edge to those drivers with the largest fan base. The drivers who are awarded the scholarship are expected to reflect the true character of Tony Renna and his never-ending drive to achieve his goals. Updates will be available at www.pitfit.com, www.autoracing1.com, www.racefanradio.com, and the PitFit Training fan page on Facebook.