One cannot easily put a price on supporting a good cause, but Pro Stock Motorcycle racer John Hall has. 

Hall has confirmed he will donate signage on his Buel Pro Stock Motorcycle to B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe), Doug Herbert’s national proactive teen defensive driving program.

Hall runs under the Matt Smith Racing banner and says B.R.A.K.E.S. aligns with his deep passion for the life-saving program established by Herbert, a multi-time Top Fuel champion.
 
“Like Matt —whose son participated in the B.R.A.K.E.S. program—our kids completed the training and are much better and more confident drivers,” Hall explained. “We’ve seen the impact that Doug and his team have had and are proud to offer our support in helping spread the word about this life-saving program.”
 
Hall, a 2011 graduate of the Frank Hawley and George Bryce Drag Racing program, is a past winner of the NHRA Northeast and U.S. Nationals events.
 
“We are deeply appreciative of the support that John has provided our program for the past several years,” said Herbert. “It is truly an honor to have our B.R.A.K.E.S. logos displayed so prominently during the 2024 NHRA Pro Stock season.”
 
Established in 2008 following a tragic car crash that claimed the lives of Herbert’s sons Jon and James, the GuideStar Platinum-rated 501(c)(3) addresses a leading cause of death among teens – car crashes – helping to improve road safety and prevent other parents from facing the heartbreaking loss of a child.
 
According to an independent study conducted by Dr. Paul Friday of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, through their participation in the pro-active defensive driving program, B.R.A.K.E.S. graduates are 64 percent less likely to get in a crash within their first three years of driving.
 
B.R.A.K.E.S. is not a drivers education course. It is a free, hands-on, advanced driver training program taught by professional instructors, including current and former members of law enforcement, professional racers and stunt drivers. B.R.A.K.E.S. maintains a low two-to-one student-to-instructor ratio to maximize educational effectiveness.
 
Each weekend B.R.A.K.E.S. school includes identical sessions to allow parents and teens to pick one that fits their busy schedules. Each session features three hours of training, starting with a classroom presentation followed by extensive training behind the wheel of brand-new vehicles from the Kia lineup.