All posts in Auto Racing / Motor Sports

Brian Redman

By admin | 02/2011 | Auto Racing / Motor Sports, BUSINESS, SPORTS | Comments Off

Brian Redman is unique. A star in many different forms of motorsport, the Britisher’s credibility is bolstered by the number of different championships he won for himself and others during his career. Yet Redman, for all of his accomplishments, always has maintained an unassuming posture. Indeed, when people such as John Wyer, for whom he drove both Porsches and Fords, described him, words such as “steady” were heard most often. In truth, Redman’s quiet manner masks a talent for consistency and quickness that have made him one of the all-time greats of the sport. Read more…

Janet Guthrie

By admin | 02/2011 | Auto Racing / Motor Sports, BUSINESS, Diversity, Inspiration, Leadership, MOTIVATION / INSPIRATION, Overcoming Obstacles, SPORTS, Teamwork | Comments Off

Janet Guthrie’s diversified background as pilot and flight instructor, aerospace engineer, technical editor and public representative for some of the country’s major corporations makes her message on motivation and desires heard loud and clear. This groundbreaker speaks on the qualities necessary for anyone to achieve success on the fast track in any field, using humor and wisdom gained from a storied career. Before becoming the first woman ever to compete in the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500, Guthrie had 13 years of experience on sports car road-racing circuits, building and maintaining her own race cars, before being invited to test a car for Indianapolis. Janet’s helmet and driver’s suit are now in the Smithsonian Institution and she was one of the first athletes named to the Women’s Sports Hall of Fame—testament to her courage and determination. Read more…

David Hobbs

By admin | 01/2011 | Auto Racing / Motor Sports, Automotive, Broadcasters, BUSINESS, Celebrities / Media Personalities, ENTERTAINMENT, Moderators/Facilitators, SPORTS | Comments Off

David Hobbs will be part of the new broadcast team for the NBC Sports Group’s Formula One™ coverage, which begins in March 2013. Respected by fans and critics alike, Hobbs will help bring continuity to NBC Sports Group’s Formula One™ coverage. Motorsports Hall of Fame member Hobbs is a veteran commentator who draws on 30 years of racing experience, including stints in both F1™ and IndyCar. NBC will televise all F1™ races, as well as qualifying, practice sessions, studio shows and re-airs that amount to more than 100 hours of programming annually. NBC Sports Live Extra will serve as the Formula One™ live-stream platform.
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Dennis Gage

By admin | 01/2011 | Auto Racing / Motor Sports, Automotive, CELEBRITIES, Celebrities / Media Personalities, Emcees / Hosts, ENTERTAINMENT, Music/Radio/TV/Movies, SPORTS | Comments Off

Dennis Gage, host of Speed TV’s “My Classic Car,” is known for his seemingly boundless enthusiasm, his trademark handlebar mustache and the catch phrase with which he ends every episode, “Honor the timeless classics.” Standing five foot eleven and weighing 155 pounds dripping wet, Dennis is probably the most unlikely television star you’ll ever meet. Yet for the past 15 years, he’s been lighting the old car world on fire with his passionate discourse on classic cars and the classic car scene. Read more…

Johnny Rutherford

By admin | 01/2011 | Auto Racing / Motor Sports, Automotive, BUSINESS, Inspiration, MISCELLANEOUS, Motivation, SPORTS, Spouse Programs, Success | Comments Off

Recognized as the “Greatest Ambassador of Auto Racing,” Johnny Rutherford has been in the Indy Victory Circle at every major race track in the nation. He has represented many companies, has been features in radio, print and television commercials, and has been an auto racing TV analyst for all the major networks. He has earned a number of honors throughout his racing career, including induction into the I.M.S. Auto Racing Hall of Fame, the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame, the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Motorsports Hall of Fame in America. Read more…

Mario Andretti

By admin | 01/2011 | Auto Racing / Motor Sports, BUSINESS, CELEBRITIES, Celebrities / Media Personalities, Change, Entrepreneurs, Inspiration, Leadership, Management, Motivation, SPORTS, Success, Teamwork | Comments Off

Mario Gabriele Andretti is often referred to as the greatest racecar driver of all time, having proven himself a winner at all levels of competition. Mario Andretti’s skilled and versatile driving has produced some of racing history’s most legendary accomplishments. Beyond that evocative racing driver’s name, he’s been blessed with ability, determination and competitive fire to match; and during a career that spanned five decades, he has compiled an unrivaled record of accomplishment. Mario Andretti took the checkered flag 111 times during his career – a career that stretched five decades. Read more…