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THIS WEEKEND: B.R.A.K.E.S. Free Lifesaving Teen Driver Training Program Begins 2025 Schedule at zMAX Dragway

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  Program Was Founded in 2008 by Top Fuel Drag Racing Champion Doug Herbert, Following Tragic Car Crash Deaths of His Two Sons   Ø   More than 150,000 teens and parents have been trained over the past 17 years. Ø   Teens who graduate from B.R.A.K.E.S. are 64 percent less likely to be in a car crash three years after completing the training. Concord, NC (January 29, 2025) –  Looking to save lives and make roadways safer, the free national teen pro-active driving school  B.R.A.K.E.S.  (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe) will begin its 2025 schedule with will training sessions at  zMAX  Dragway this weekend.   Three-hour programs will be held: ·        February 1 (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ·        February 2 (Sunday) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.   B.R.A.K.E.S. was founded by multi-time Top Fuel drag racing champion Doug Herbert in 2008, following t...

B.R.A.K.E.S. Free National Teen Pro-Active Driver Training Program Makes Birmingham Debut This Weekend

  Program Was Founded in 2008 by Top Fuel Drag Racing Champion Doug Herbert, Following Tragic Car Crash Deaths of His Two Sons ·          More than 150,000 teens and parents have been trained over the past 15 years. ·          Teens who graduate from B.R.A.K.E.S. are 64 percent less likely to be in a car crash up to three years after completing training. Concord, NC (November 19, 2024) – Looking to save lives and make Alabama roadways safer, the free national pro-active teen driver training program B.R.A.K.E.S.  (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe) will make its first-ever appearance in Birmingham this weekend, with training sessions at Barber Motorsports Park .   Three-hour training sessions will be held: ·          November 23 (Saturday) classes will start at 8 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 3 p.m. ·        ...

As “National Teen Driver Safety Week” Continues, Lifesaving B.R.A.K.E.S. National Teen Driving Program To Be Held at zMAX Dragway This Weekend

  B.R.A.K.E.S. Was Founded in 2008 by Top Fuel Drag Racing Champion Doug Herbert, Following Tragic Car Crash Deaths of His Two Sons   ·        More than 145,000 teens and parents have been trained over the past 16 years. ·        Teens who graduate from B.R.A.K.E.S. are 64 percent less likely to be in a car crash up to three years after completing training. Concord, NC (October 25, 2024)  –  As “National Teen Driver Safety Week” concludes this weekend, the free pro-active teen driving program  B.R.A.K.E.S.  (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Sale) will conduct training sessions at zMAX Dragway this weekend. The program will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.   About “National Teen Driver Safety Week” According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for teens 15 to 18 years old....

B.R.A.K.E.S. Life-saving National Teen Driving School Heads To Ypsilanti Township on September 14 & 15

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  Program Was Founded in 2008 by Top Fuel Drag Racing Champion Doug Herbert, Following Tragic Car Crash Deaths of His Two Sons ·          More than 140,000 teens and parents have been trained over the past 16 years. ·          Teens who graduate from B.R.A.K.E.S. are 64 percent less likely to be in a car crash up to three years after completing training. Concord, NC – Focused on saving lives and making U.S. roadways safer, the free national teen pro-active driving school B.R.A.K.E.S.  (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe) heads to Ypsilanti Township on September 14 and 15.   Presented with support from DENSO , the program will be held at The American Center For Mobility Willow Run .   Training sessions will be held: ·          September 14 (Saturday) classes start at 8 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 3 p.m. ·      ...

THIS WEEKEND: As “100 Deadliest Days Of Summer” Gets Underway, Free National Teen Defensive Driving School Heads To San Marcos

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  B.R.A.K.E.S. Program Was Founded in 2008 by Top Fuel Drag Racing Champion Doug Herbert, Following Tragic Car Crash Deaths of His Two Sons ·          More than 140,000 teens and parents have been trained over the past 16 years. ·          Teens who graduate from B.R.A.K.E.S. are 64 percent less likely to be in a car crash within their first three years of driving. WHAT: Focused on saving lives and making roadways safer, the free national teen pro-active driving school B.R.A.K.E.S.  (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe) will conduct training sessions in San Marcos this weekend.   Car crashes are among the leading causes of death among teens .  Through their participation in the pro-active defensive driving program, B.R.A.K.E.S. graduates are 64 percent less likely to get in a crash within their first three years of driving, according to an independent study conducted by the Univ...

John Hall Renews Support of Doug Herbert’s B.R.A.K.E.S. Pro-Active Teen Driving Program For 2024 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Competition

      Hall To Donate Bike Signage to Help Promote Life-Saving Program, Which Has Taught More Than130,000 Teenagers and Their Parents   Hamden, CT (April 23, 2024) –NHRA racer John Hall today announced plans to renew his support for Doug Herbert’s national pro-active teen defensive driving program B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe), donating signage on his Buell Pro Stock motorcyclef or the 2024 racing season.   Competing with the Matt Smith Racing team, Hall will run with B.R.A.K.E.S. logos adorning his bike, racing suit and helmet. The decision, Hall says, aligns with his deep passion for the life-saving program established by Herbert, a multi-time Top Fuel champion.   “Like Matt —whose son participated in the B.R.A.K.E.S. program—our kids completed the training and are much better and more confident drivers,” Hall explained.   “We’ve seen the impact that Doug and his team have had and are proud to offer our support in...