From drag racing champ’s tragedy comes free teen driving program BRAKES

By Wayne Risher, Daily Memphian Updated: October 17, 2018 4:00 AM CT | Published: October 16, 2018 4:50 PM CT

Multi-time Top Fuel champion drag racer Doug Herbert founded a defensive driving program for teens after his two teenage sons died in a car crash a decade ago.

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Wayne Risher

Business news reporter, 43-year veteran of print journalism, 35-year resident of Memphis, University of Georgia alumnus and proud father and spouse of University of Memphis graduates.

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From drag racing champ’s tragedy comes free teen driving program BRAKES

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