RICH W SIMONS III

Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana
Born: March 1, 1973
Education: Engineering: Purdue University - 1995
Wife: Brandy K. Simons
Profession: Regional Parts Manager for Freightliner Corporation managing sales in IN, IL, OH, KY and TN.

Simons has experience at many tracks including Lowes Charlotte Motor Speedway, Mid-Ohio, Road America, Blackhawk Farms, Gingerman, Grattan, IRP, Norway, Camden, Circleville, Whiteland, Putnam Park, Gateway International, and many street race, but he would have to say that his favorite tracks are the Road America and the Mid Ohio Race Tracks.  The Racing Series that he has been involved with include: Superkarts USA (http://www.SKUSAOnline.com), Championship Enduro Series and the International Racing Association.  Simons has been sponsored by companies such as Shifter Safety Gear, Bieffe Helmets and Simons Motorsports Connection LLC.

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In his personal life, Simons serves as a mentor in the Indianapolis Big Brothers Association and also serves on the Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Big Brothers.  Family and friendship are two area of great interest to an individual who has so much to give.

Driving Schools


  • SCCA Driving School
  • Bob Bondurant Racing School
  • Richard Petty's NASCAR Driving School at Lowe's Motor Speedway
  • 125CC Shifter School at Whiteland Raceway Park
  • Fast Track NASCAR Driving School at Lowe's Motor Speedway

Driving Experience


  • 92' - SCCA Driving Schools, SCCA Solo II podium finishes in E Stock (1992 Rookie of the Year)
  • 92' - 93' - Crew Member on SCCA Formula Continental and Sports 2000 Race Team Continued SCCA Showroom Stock Racing
  • 93' - 94' - Purdue Grand Prix National Society of Black Engineers Race Chairman and Driver, Posted fastest Lap Time with Bob Bondurant Racing School
  • 95' - Stefan Johansson's Karting Championship
  • 96' - 97' - Richard Petty's NASCAR Driving School at Lowe's Motor Speedway, Driving Instructor for future Purdue Grand Prix race car drivers
  • 98' - 99' - 125CC Shifter School at Whiteland Raceway Park, Fast Track NASCAR Driving School at Lowe's Motor Speedway, Raced 125CC Shifters Locally

    Driving Experience (continued)


  • 00' - 1st Place at Whiteland Raceway Park, 5th in F125CC Shifter Region Championship Points, Top 10 Finish at Road America Super Nationals (4.1 mile road course), 4th Place Finish at Anderson Mayors Cup Grand Prix
  • 01' - G2 Points Champion in SKUSA Great Lakes region, 2nd Place Finish at the Anderson Mayor's Cup Grand Prix, 4th Place Finish in the SKUSA USAC National Championship Race, Development and Test Driver for an IRL and USAC Silver Crown Team Owner, Featured Professional Race Car Driver at the Indiana Black Expo
  • 02' - USAC Silver Crown driving for Logan Racing
  • 02' - Road Racing in the Midwest in 125CC Shifters