RACE 101 announces Canadian scholarship winner

Brockville driver Billings headed to North Carolina

DENVER, NORTH CAROLINA, January 13, 2010 – RACE 101 announced today that DIRT sportsman racer Matt Billings is its first Canadian scholarship winner.
An acronym for Research, Analyze, Consult, Educate 1 on 1 – RACE 101 was founded by successful crew chief Tony Blanchard. The one-year program is designed for short track racers looking to further their careers in motorsports through education.
“I can’t wait to start the program,” said Billings. “I look forward to learning more about the industry when I go to North Carolina. This is a big opportunity for me to reach the next level.”
The classes focus on the mechanics of a race car, communication with the crew chief, and public relations and image as core areas. Seat time in one of RACE 101’s house cars will accompany the classroom education. Blanchard – best known for his work with NASCAR Sprint Cup racer Joey Logano as crew chief for Joe Gibbs Racing in the USAR Pro Cup Series – focuses on quality rather than quantity.
“We carefully selected the scholarship winners based on their passion for racing and their desire to learn,” says Blanchard. “We plan to provide a quality education for these talented drivers. Our mission is to improve the sport of auto racing by educating drivers in their areas of need.”
The entire 2010 class will be announced on January 29th, with an 11 a.m. press conference from Charlotte, North Carolina. The conference will be streamed live at Race101.net along with various media outlets carrying the presentation.
“Matt Billings represents everything we’re looking for in a driver,” says RACE 101 Canadian representative Adam Ross. “At just 16 years old he has a great deal of maturity combined with youthful enthusiasm. He is an ideal match for RACE 101.”
Five Canadians will be introduced on January 29th in the inaugural class of 20 students.
“There’s a great deal of talent north of the border,” says Blanchard. “Canada has produced great racers, and we will help our students achieve their goals in motorsports.”
For more information on RACE 101, contact Adam Ross at (519) 212-8632, adam@race101.net, or visit Race101.net.
- 30 -