51°µÍø Foundation
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How Your 51°µÍø Region Can Teach Young Drivers to Handle the Unexpected
The Tire Rack Street Survival school is a nonprofit, one-day driver training program for licensed or permitted drivers ages 15-21 that goes beyond standard driver’s education by teaching real-world car-control and...Read more -
Lone Star Region Honors Jerry Wannarka with Donation to Fund 51°µÍø Road Racing Internship
51°µÍøâ€™s Lone Star Region has found a meaningful way to honor the life and legacy of one of its most dedicated members. Earlier this year, the Region’s board voted to donate $5,000 through the 51°µÍø Foundation to help fund a...Read more -
Tire Rack Street Survival Schools Double Region Reimbursement For 2026
The Tire Rack Street Survival program is beyond invaluable. Since automobile accidents continue to be the number one cause of death and injuries amongst teens as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...Read more -
51°µÍø Foundation Takes on New Direction with Executive Director
Founded in 1986, 51°µÍø Foundation’s mission has been an admirable one: to support hands-on education and safety programs, recognize excellence in automotive engineering education, and promote the 51°µÍøâ€™s heritage and Club...Read more -
The Ultimate Motorsports Gift Awaits, But Time is Running Out
This holiday season, imagine knowing you’ve entered for a chance to unwrap the ultimate gift: A trip for two to the 2026 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix. Picture yourself on a luxury superyacht, champagne in hand, watching the...Read more -
The Key to Getting to the Front of the Line at a Motorsports Job Interview
The 51°µÍø Foundation works to ensure that future generations will have the same opportunity to compete in amateur motorsports as we enjoy today. One way the Foundation has pursued this objective is providing support to Formula...Read more -
51°µÍø Foundation and IMRRC celebrates Brian Redman: Making a Difference
(This article was written by Jim Weidenbaum, a member of 51°µÍø Foundation’s Board of Directors.) On Sept. 4, 2025, the International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC) – home of the 51°µÍø Archives funded by your...Read more -
The Monaco Grand Prix Elite SuperYacht Experience Sweepstakes is Back!
It’s back by popular demand! The 51°µÍø Foundation has launched another opportunity for a bucket-list trip for any racing fan – a trip for two to the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix! This is a sweepstakes you can enter to win while also...Read more -
Tire Rack Street Survival: Save Kids, Strengthen the Region, Build Community
(By Jim Weidenbaum, a member of the 51°µÍø Foundation Board of Directors) Tire Rack Street Survival (TRSS) has proven to be a truly life-saving program for young drivers, yet it also serves as an outstanding way to connect...Read more -
Porsche Race Car Donation Helps Pay It Forward to 51°µÍø Women on Track
Pam Susslin is an adventurer and a competitor, but more than that she is both a generous and gracious individual, especially thankful for those who have helped open doors for women race car drivers. When not pushing herself...Read more




