B.R.A.K.E.S., an acronym for "Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe", is a teen-driving safety organization in the United States founded in 2008 by
NHRA
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Top Fuel driver Doug Herbert following the death of his two sons, Jon and James, in an automobile accident. The organization's stated goal is "to prevent injuries and save lives by training and educating teenage drivers and their parents about the importance of safe and responsible driving."
The organization holds nonprofit status in the United States under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Retired
NASCAR
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driver
Ricky Rudd
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is a spokesman for the group, along with Herbert. Other notable members of the organization include NHRA pro-stock motorcycle driver Steve Johnson, veteran NASCAR crew chief
Barry Dodson
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Racing career
Dodson began rac ...
(who also lost two children in a 1994 auto accident), automotive journalist Tom Cotter, TV executive
Patti Wheeler
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, and former President at the Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway Wanda Miller.
On December 8, 2010, Herbert was nominated for the inaugural 2010
United Nations
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NGO Positive Peace Awards, in the Professional Sports Team and Professional Athlete categories, for his advocacy of B.R.A.K.E.S.
References
External links
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Doug Herbert official site
Road safety organizations
501(c)(3) organizations
Non-profit organizations based in North Carolina
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