STATEMENT FROM RRDC PRESIDENT BOBBY RAHAL ON THE PASSING OF BOB TULLIUS:
Bob Tullius
1930-2026
"All of us at the Road Racing Drivers Club are saddened at the passing of one of its icons and heroes, Robert (Bob) Tullius.
"After success as a star quarterback in college, only to be injured and forcing his retirement from football, Bob brought the discipline of his athletic career to amateur motorsports with the founding of Group 44.
"Group 44 and Bob brought a professionalism to amateur racing that had yet to exist and by doing so became one of the most dominant teams in both the amateur and professional sides of the sport.
"Although he raced many different types of cars throughout his career, Bob was forever tied to his relationship with British Leyland and Jaguar cars, achieving many SCCA National Championships and overall victories.
"He was a proud member of the RRDC. We offer our deepest sympathies to Bob's family.
"Godspeed, Bob Tullius."
Bobby Rahal
President
Road Racing Drivers Club
About the RRDC:
The Road Racing Drivers Club was formed in 1952 as a way to give champion drivers a say in their sport, particularly in the areas of safety, and has evolved to serve the future of road racing by mentoring new drivers on both amateur and professional levels. The Club's membership includes leading industry professionals, race officials and motorsports journalists, in addition to prominent racing names.
In 2011, the RRDC launched a free on-line training seminar – www.SAFEisFAST.com – featuring RRDC members and other industry experts in high-quality videos covering subjects from physical and mental preparation to driving techniques, driver safety to car setup and sponsorship. The videos are updated regularly. Each week, a professional from the world of motor racing answers readers' questions on the site in a feature called 'Ask a Pro.'
Bobby Rahal is President, John Fergus is Vice President/Treasurer and John Clagett is Secretary.
The RRDC presents three annual awards: the Phil Hill Award, the Mark Donohue Award, and the Bob Akin Award.
Membership in the RRDC is by invitation only. Additional information on the organization may be found at www.rrdc.org.
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