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2016 'Mopar Road Ready Powered by Dodge' Program Kicks Off, Helps Teen Drivers in Indianapolis

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  • Sponsored by the FCA Foundation, supported by #mopar and #dodge, defensive-driving program geared for teenage drivers will provide sessions April 9-10 in Indianapolis
  • Event marks first Indiana visit by #mopar Road Ready Powered by Dodge program
  • Teens between ages of 15-19 with learner's or driver's license and at least 30 hours of driving experience eligible to participate
  • Teens can register for one of four complimentary sessions available over two days at Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg, Indiana
  • Program is collaborative effort with National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Motorsports Museum and B.R.A.K.E.S., two nationally recognized non-profit organizations
  • Parents can register their teen driver at www.mopar.com/road-ready/register
April 5, 2016 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - #mopar will provide a helping hand to young drivers in the Indianapolis, Indiana, area with an advanced driving program called #mopar Road Ready Powered by #dodge, designed to teach safe and defensive-driving techniques. Four complimentary sessions scheduled for April 9-10 at Lucas Oil Raceway will mark the program’s first Indiana stop.
 
Sponsored by the FCA Foundation and supported by #mopar and #dodge, the program, dedicated to training and educating teenage drivers, will be available to those between the ages of 15-19 with a learner's or driver's license and at least 30 hours of driving experience.
 
The program was developed in collaboration with the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Motorsports Museum and B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe), two nationally recognized non-profit 501(c)3 organizations that share similar missions of promoting the importance of safe and responsible driving.
 
Mopar encourages families to sign up their teens for the upcoming #mopar Road Ready Powered by #dodge program at www.mopar.com/road-ready/register.
 
“Mopar is a brand that cares about and supports all drivers, especially the youngest," said Pietro Gorlier, Head of Parts and Service (Mopar), FCA – Global. "Distracted driving is a pressing issue for us parents, and it’s an important component of our #mopar Road Ready Powered by #dodge teen drivers’ initiative. We've teamed with the NHRA Motorsports Museum and B.R.A.K.E.S. to offer teenage drivers the chance to safely gain experience and learn valuable defensive-driving skills in a controlled environment.”
 
“The #dodge brand wants all drivers to experience that visceral feeling that makes them fall in love with driving, and that includes making sure they feel comfortable in all situations,” said Tim Kuniskis, Head of #dodge Brand and SRT Brand, FCA – North America. “The #mopar Road Ready Powered by #dodge program gives new teen drivers additional opportunities to learn skills and gain valuable experience behind the wheel.”
 
Participants will benefit from a proven curriculum and skilled high-caliber instructors provided by the B.R.A.K.E.S. organization, with both classroom education and hands-on training with a 3:1 student-to-instructor ratio, allowing for quality time with each teen. Each teen's participation in the training program will include a companion experience for a parent or adult guardian who also will actively take part.
 
"The B.R.A.K.E.S. program has helped more than 15,000 kids learn safe driving techniques since 2008, and we're very pleased to be able to help educate and save even more with the support of #mopar, #dodge and the NHRA Motorsports Museum," said Doug Herbert, a NHRA Top Fuel champion and popular drag racing veteran, who founded B.R.A.K.E.S. after losing his two sons in a highway accident. "It's important to all of us to have the opportunity to teach kids to be more conscientious and focused when behind the wheel, and give them the skills to avoid trouble."
 
The collaborative effort has previously held events in Pomona, California; Gainesville, Florida; Denver, Colorado; and multiple stops in Detroit, Michigan. Five two-day events at four different locations in the United States are scheduled this year.
 
In addition to the Indiana stop, the 2016 slate of #mopar Road Ready Powered by #dodge events includes stops at Englishtown, New Jersey, April 23-24; two stops at Center Line, Michigan, in Metro Detroit, April 30-May 1 and May 14-15; and Bradenton, Florida, May 21-22.
 
The program expects to have impacted more than 1,500 additional young drivers and their parents, but considers the program a success if just one life can be saved.
 
"We are very pleased to be able to help more teens through this important program with the FCA Foundation, #mopar and #dodge, and also continue to fulfill the NHRA's original mission of promoting safe driving within the car culture," said Larry Fisher, Executive Director of the NHRA Motorsports Museum. "Since its founding in 1951, the NHRA has been dedicated to safety. With this program, we are proud to carry on Wally Park's vision of creating a safe environment for drivers, and to be able to do that with the youngest ones really makes this the perfect fit."
 
Parents and teens are encouraged to register for one of four available sessions, each providing four hours of valuable instruction. Sessions are available on either Saturday, April 9 or Sunday, April 10, with the choice of a morning session from 8 a.m. until noon or an afternoon session from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Lucas Oil Raceway.
 
Mopar Road Ready Powered by #dodge sessions will provide a brief classroom review of core driving topics, including proper seat positioning, hand positioning and basic vehicle dynamics. Advanced behind-the-wheel training will then be provided to teens, with on-track course sessions including accident avoidance (slalom), distraction, panic stop, wheel drop and wet skid pad.
 
Mopar Road Ready Powered by #dodge classes are free of charge to registered teens and their parents or guardians. A $99 refundable registration deposit (plus processing fees) is required to secure a spot and is returned after the session. Parents can register their teens at www.mopar.com/road-ready/register.  
 
For information on future #mopar Road Ready Powered by #dodge events, visit Mopar.com. For more information on the NHRA Motorsports Museum and B.R.A.K.E.S., please visit www.nhra.com orwww.putonthebrakes.org.