B.R.A.K.E.S. LIFESAVING TEEN DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM TO HOST “B.R.A.K.E.S GRAND PRIX – RACE 2 SAVE LIVES” ON OCT. 7
The B.R.A.K.E.S. lifesaving teen driver training program will host a very special fundraiser in the Charlotte area on the evening of October 7, 2026.
Taking place at Trackhouse Motorplex in Mooresville, the “B.R.A.K.E.S. Grand Prix – Race 2 Save Lives” Pro-Am Go Kart Challenge” will feature special appearances by drivers from NASCAR, NHRA, IndyCar, IMSA, dirt racing, and short-track racing.
Those professional racers will join three guests to compete in four-person teams for prizes and ultimate bragging rights. The evening will also be highlighted by autograph sessions, a car show, great food, and additional attractions.
“I’m thrilled that many from the motorsports community will be joining us for this very special evening, which will generate proceeds and help us further our mission of saving lives and making the nation’s roadways safer,” said B.R.A.K.E.S. Founder Doug Herbert. “We invite everyone to participate in this fun and very important event.”
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, how to purchase a race team, or buy a special event t-shirt or tickets, please visit the fundraiser’s event page.
B.R.A.K.E.S. was founded by multi-time Top Fuel drag racing champion Doug Herbert in 2008, following the tragic car crash deaths of his sons, Jon and James. Herbert turned that personal tragedy into a lifesaving mission that has trained more than 175,000 teens and their parents to date.
Steadfast in making a difference, Herbert and his team of professional instructors have provided teens and their parents with the critical behind-the-wheel skills required to save lives and make the country’s roadways safer. Through their participation, B.R.A.K.E.S. graduates are 64 percent less likely to be involved in a crash within their first three years of driving, according to an independent study conducted by the University of North Carolina Charlotte.
Utilizing vehicles provided by Kia Motors, B.R.A.K.E.S. offers extensive behind-the-wheel instruction. Exercises focus on the five leading causes of crashes for new drivers: distracted driving awareness, panic braking, crash avoidance, drop-wheel/off-road recovery, and car control/skid recovery. Additional educational elements include instruction on safely sharing the road with big rigs and proper conduct during a traffic stop.
About B.R.A.K.E.S.
B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe) is a GuideStar Platinum-rated 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to prevent injuries and save lives by training and educating teenage drivers and their parents about the importance of safe and responsible driving.
B.R.A.K.E.S. is NOT Driver’s Ed. It is a FREE, hands-on, advanced driver training program taught by professional instructors, including current and former members of law enforcement, professional racers, and stunt drivers. To maximize educational effectiveness, B.R.A.K.E.S. maintains a low two-to-one student-to-instructor ratio.
B.R.A.K.E.S. is a member of the North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA).
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