“I have been training for years, including when I was a test driver in Formula One. The trainers at PitFit are in a class of their own, and I am as physically prepared as I have ever been in my career. These guys are simply the best in the business, top to bottom.” -- Darren Manning, AJ Foyt Racing, Indycar Series
PitFit Training Driver Memorial Scholarship
The PitFit Training Driver Memorial Scholarship program was developed and introduced in 2005 as our way of giving deserving young drivers the opportunity bring their racing fitness to optimal levels. The selection criterion is stringent, with a varied focus on race performance, community service, academics, and ability to maintain a focus on fitness. Applicants are required to submit an essay on a current topic of interest from today's news. Applications are available from our web site beginning October 1, 2007, and must be received by December 1, 2007. Scholarship winners announced December 15, 2007 with the scholarship rewards beginning January 1, 2008. Applicants must be between 12 and 20 years of age and have one year of competition.
Drivers are expected to adhere to individual training programs and travel to PitFit Training headquarters in Indianapolis for training and evaluation. Scholarship recipients receive the following:
- Ten months on-line training via E-PitFit.com
- Two complete fitness evaluations at PitFit headquarters in Indianapolis
- Up to 2 training sessions per month at PitFit headquarters in Indianapolis
- Theraband products (stability ball, bands, stability pad)
- Bodyblade Classic
- Neck Strengthening Device
- Gatorade (3 cans Endurance Formula)
- Training gear
- PitFit Training apparel from Pearl Izumi
- Discounts on Cannondale Bicycles
- Bio on our web site, updates of racing season and link (if available)
Printable Scholarship Application (Word Document)
The PitFit Training Driver Memorial Scholarship was formed to honor the memory of Tony Renna and Paul Dana, two promising drivers and personal friends of Jim Leo and his staff. Both Tony and Paul exhibited the work ethic, intelligence, and determination that all young drivers should strive to achieve in their everyday lives. The winners of the Scholarship should emulate similar character traits; carrying on the tradition of excellence Tony and Paul carried on and off the track. Their memories will be forever etched in our minds by their sincere and rich personalities.
Jim Leo
Founder, PitFit Training
2008 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Kelsey Bauer - Karting
Kristine Daggett - Karting
Michael DeNino - Skip Barber
www.michaeldenino.com
Kyle Hamilton - USAC
Brendan Langlois - Stars of Karting
Gustavo Menezes - Stars of Karting
Jeff Oleen** - Ford Focus/Western USAC
www.jeffoleen.com
Miranda Throckmorton** - USAC
www.mirandathrockmorton.com
**Repeat Winners
“The PitFit Training Driver Memorial Scholarship is dedicated to all racers and those personal friends, especially Tony Renna and Paul Dana, who lost their lives in pursuit of their passion."