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B.R.A.K.E.S. Lifesaving Teen Driver Training Program Receives $10,000 Donation From Nationwide
CONCORD, NC – The B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe) lifesaving national teen driver training program today 
announces that it has received a $10,000 donation from Nationwide.
The announcement follows last week’s launch of Nationwide’s campaign with Dale Earnhardt, Jr. to promote the Nationwide Focused Driving Rewards® program, which incentivizes drivers to earn points for distraction-free driving and then redeem them for gift cards.
The Nationwide Focused Driving Rewards® multimedia campaign was filmed at zMAX Dragway. It features a Charlotte-area parent and teen duo maneuvering a distraction course designed by B.R.A.K.E.S., while following direction from NASCAR Hall of Famer Earnhardt. Distracted driver awareness is one of five exercises that teens must complete to earn a B.R.A.K.E.S. training certificate.
“We are deeply appreciative of this generous donation by Nationwide, which will help our non-profit fund more training programs across the country,” said B.R.A.K.E.S. Founder Doug Herbert. “It’s an honor to work with Nationwide and Dale Earnhardt Jr. on this truly impactful teen driver safety initiative.” Continue reading
International Motorsports Dignitaries Honor B.R.A.K.E.S. Lifesaving Teen Driving Program in Concord
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
Concord, NC – Dignitaries from the international motorsports have honored lifesaving teen driving program B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible 
And Keep Everyone Sale) in a special presentation in Concord.
B.R.A.K.E.S. was established in 2008 by multi-time Top Fuel Drag Racing Champion Doug Herbert in honor of his two sons, Jon and James, who lost their lives in a tragic car crash. Herbert turned that personal tragedy into a lifesaving mission that has trained more than 145,000 teens and their parents to date.
The special donation was made by David Meunier, who competed in the iconic “24 Hours of Le Mans,” as well as hundreds of endurance races and rallies across the globe.
Meunier is founder of AFM Give Me Wings, an Aiken, S.C.-based charitable organization established to honor the memory of his son Anthony, who tragically lost his life in a car crash in 2022. The foundation focuses on teaching young people how to drive safely while providing financial support for grief therapy services to families who have lost a child.
Joining Meunier was “AFM Give Me Wings” Ambassador Simon Pagenaud, winner of the 2019 Indianapolis 500, as well as championship titles in the IndyCar Series, American Le Mans Series and Atlantic Championship. Pagenaud earned “Rookie of the Year” honors in the 2012 IndyCar Series. Continue reading
B.R.A.K.E.S. National Teen Defensive Driving Program Surpasses Milestones of 50,000 Teens and 53,000 Parents Trained
Concord, NC – Utilizing vehicles provided by Kia Motors America, non-profit founded by NHRA Champion Doug Herbert Begins 2022 With 
Extensive Schedule Planned for Locations Across U.S.
Teens who graduate from B.R.A.K.E.S. are 64 percent less likely to be in a crash in their first three years of driving.
The B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe) national teen defensive driving program founded by multi-time Top Fuel drag racing champion Doug Herbert today announced it has surpassed two significant milestones, having now taught more than 50,000 young drivers and over 53,000 parents the critical skills required to make the country’s roadways safer and save lives.
Established in 2008 following a tragic car crash that took the lives of Herbert’s sons Jon and James, the GuideStar Platinum-rated 501(c)(3) non-profit is supported by official vehicle partner Kia Motors America and several other corporate sponsors, major donors and grant providers.
