"Doug Herbert Performance has helped us with parts for our race car for many years now. My son Ty is 14 and will be driving soon, and the message that the B.R.A.K.E.S. organization sends is something every parent and teenager needs to be aware of," Tutterow said. "No parent should have to deal with the pain and loss that Doug has had to deal with."

"I'm really glad that Todd has offered to do this for B.R.A.K.E.S.," said Herbert, who lost his two sons, Jon and James, in a tragic car accident that was a result of high speed and inexperience. "I think it's awesome that B.R.A.K.E.S. will have a presence at ADRL races this year. I really appreciate everything Todd and [ADRL President] Kenny Nowling are doing to help us spread the word to young people across the country."

Tutterow joins a long list of professional drivers across various series who have teamed with the 501(c)(3) foundation to help deliver the important message that if teens want to race, they need to take it off the street and take it to the race track.

In pursuit of its mission to prevent injuries and safe lives, B.R.A.K.E.S. hosts free teen safe driving schools that provide hands-on, behind the wheel training for teenagers. The B.R.A.K.E.S. Teen Pro-Active Driving School, which is composed of five different courses, is designed to give young drivers the dynamic experience of handling a vehicle in adverse driving conditions and a controlled environment.

About B.R.A.K.E.S.
B.R.A.K.E.S., which stands for Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe, is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization founded by NHRA Top Fuel drag racer Doug Herbert in memory of his two sons who were killed in a car accident. By training and educating teenage drivers and their parents, the foundation aims to promote safe driving in an attempt to prevent injuries and save lives. To volunteer, obtain more information or donate, please visit www.putonthebrakes.org.

Courtesy of Sara Fensterer