RACE 101 scholarship winners to be introduced Friday

Atchison, Kansas, teen Genail among recipients

DENVER, NORTH CAROLINA, January 26, 2010 –Fifteen of North America’s brightest car racing prospects converge on Charlotte, North Carolina, this Friday to be introduced as RACE 101’s inaugural class.

An acronym for Research, Analyze, Consult, Educate, 1 on 1 – RACE 101 is a one-year advanced motorsports education program designed for aspiring race car drivers looking to advance their careers. The inaugural class consists of 15 scholarship winners from across North America.

Atchison, Kansas, racer J Patrick Genail was chosen from hundreds of applicants based on his desire to succeed in motorsports and his track record of success in other endeavours.

 The 18-year-old has experienced success both on and off the speedways. The graduate of Maur Hill Mount Academy Catholic High School in Atchison lettered in four sports earning a scholarship to Coffeyville Community College as a wide receiver.

Genail hopes to use his RACE 101 education to create opportunities in the motorsports world.

Need for “motorsports” based education 

RACE 101 was founded by acclaimed crew chief Tony Blanchard. Best known for his work with NASCAR Sprint Cup sensation Joey Logano during his formative stock car racing years Blanchard recognized a need in the racing industry.

“Achieving a career in motorsports requires much more than racing talent,” says Blanchard. “Young racers need to understand the mechanical side of their cars, and they need a solid public relations foundation.

“We’re able to provide an education in their area of need. I’m excited to work with these young racers, and we have some great instructors and mentors involved with the program.”

The press conference introducing the inaugural RACE 101 class will be cybercast from Charlotte, North Carolina, at www.Race101.net on Friday, January 29^th, at 11:00 a.m.. For more information, contact Adam Ross at 519-212-8632 or adam@race101.net.