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From Our Students:
Listen to Race 101 Scholarship Student Amanda Ferguson's interview on PIT ROW RADIO's Kickin' Asphalt Radio show; Amanda discusses the Race 101 program and how it as helped her as a driver.
Show Link: Kickin' Asphalt presented by NOS Energy Drink (April 13, 2010)
Testimonals from drivers and individuals who have worked with Tony Blanchard - Founder of Race 101:
"Tony Blanchard is one of the most patient, efficient and detail oriented crew chiefs I have had the opportunity to work with. As a parent, I appreciated the time he always took with me to explain why and what he was doing with Joey and the car, and he was always willing to listen to us as well. As a crew chief he is extremely knowledgeable and professional. As a coach for a young driver, he has a natural ability to communicate with these kids, and he and Joey worked very well together. When he works with you, Tony comes from neutral place and he understands how to relate to a racing family. He helps you keep a realistic balance and goals. Tony has great stability and focus, and he did a great job for us. He was definitely one of the major people who was very instrumental in Joey's development as a driver. As a person, Tony is one of the most honest and genuinely good people I have ever met. I personally recommend Tony Blanchard and RACE 101 to any parent with a young driver looking to advance in the sport."
- Tom Logano, father of NASCAR Sprint Cup Rookie Joey Logano
Click here to read a quote from 16 year old Joey Logano when he was working with Tony.
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"When I first worked with Tony Blanchard he was my crew chief when I was 14 years old and I was making the transition to full body cars. He was a great teacher and coach, and we had alot of success together in the ACT tour, in which Tony assisted me in being the youngest driver ever accepted into that series at age 15. I could have not gone through that first season without Tony's guidance. Now I am racing in the NASCAR Camping World East Series and I am glad I can fall back on everything that Tony has taught me. I still call him for advice! I highly recommend Tony Blanchard and RACE 101 for ANY race driver looking to improve their skills, learn communication and get a better understanding of the race car. Especially for a young or transitioning driver- Tony can make make that learning curve so much easier."
- Joey “Pole” Polewarczyk - Driver in the NASCAR Camping World Series East / ACT Tour
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"Tony Blanchard is a no-nonsense, thinking man’s type of leader when it comes to racing. He is quite knowledgeable in all aspects of the industry, and will not stoop to tell someone what they want to hear for the sake of business. Take him or leave him, but investing in Tony is investing in success in racing!"
- Richmond Gage, Program Head, Motorsports Management Technology Rowan-Cabarrus Community College - Concord, NC
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"What I like about Tony is the fact that he is not out there gold diggin' for the kid with the most money. He's out to help people save money, and be honest with the parents about their kid's capabilities. Tony is all business at the race track and he's there to get the best out of a driver and a car. I think Race 101 is a good deal for these parents with young drivers to learn the real side of racing. We get alot of people calling us at ASA about what to do and where to go and Race 101 is definitely on our referral list."
- Micky Cain, Operations Manager, American Speed Association Southeast Asphalt Tour
