A full time instructor with the BMW Performance Center in Spartanburg SC, Rick’s background is varied in different road race classes competing in a vartiy of different cars and motorcyles. He began instructing with B.R.A.K.E.S. at the first class at the BMW Performance Center and comes to Charlotte often to teach the classes at zMAX Dragway. Rick has also taught B.R.A.K.E.S. classes in Kentucky. He also has helped with designing the curriculm and procedures of the classes.

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-Christopher R. Townsend
I'm sure you hear this a lot, but, my son took your training 4 years ago...tonight he called me after skidding and avoiding a serious accident, quite shaken he said "thanks for the BRAKES training" Thanks to all of you that volunteer and to Doug , know that it's working and you are saving countless ... Click to Read More!
-Kris Jones