Driver of the #97 in the Allison Legacy Touring Series, Ian Isringhausen, 15 of Mooresville, NC is among just 18 racers from across North America accepted to RACE 101 on a full scholarship. RACE 101 is a driver educational racing program based in Denver, NC that offers programs in driving, mechanical and marketing sides of motorsports. Check out Ian’s Roster Page at http://www.race101.net/ian_isringhausen.html.
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RACE 101 kicks off third year with diverse group heavy with dirt racing talent;
New ‘Premier Driver’ to be named at inaugural Gala Dinner
January 10, 2012, DENVER, NORTH CAROLINA – The inaugural RACE 101 Gala Dinner in February will feature graduation ceremonies for the class of 2011 along with the introduction of the 2012 class. Graduates are eager to learn who earned the vacant ride in the school’s Howe super late model with the title of Premier Driver.
Thirteen students completed the course in 2011, and they are being replaced by 18 eager racers from five states and two Canadian provinces. The new class is heavy on dirt track talent.
“The selection process was harder this year than ever,” said RACE 101 co-founder and instructor Tony Blanchard. “We had more applicants than last year, and the overall quality of their resumes is impressive.”
RACE 101 welcomes its oldest student yet as 28-year-old Scott Wylie from Blasdell, New York, accepted his scholarship offer, and four female racers make this year’s group more diverse than years past. Katelyn Kane, Kameron Kocarik, Tabatha Murphy, Caley Weese, and April Wilson campaign on dirt tracks in the northeast.
“This will definitely be a competitive group,” said co-founder and instructor Anna Marie Strawhand. “We’ve all met online, and their enthusiasm to get started is overwhelming. I look forward to meeting them at our February class.”
The second weekend in February marks the first time two full classes converge. New students will spend Friday, Saturday, and Sunday learning while graduating students will arrive Saturday for the Gala Dinner and Graduation
“We want an event that celebrates what we are,” said co-founder and instructor Adam Ross. “Our goal is for every class to network together. The program is one year, but we have made life-long friends. We’re so proud of the racers we’ve had the opportunity to work with. We’re excited for this event.”
The Gala Dinner will showcase various award recipients, and it will also feature a surprise announcement or two.