Anyone familiar with racing knows the Rich Vogler legend. No race driver before or after could match his prowess on the race track.

Tragically, Vogler was killed in a racing accident in the prime of his racing career. Richard's wife Emily, mother Eleanor, and sister Dale Ann Vogler wanted to honor his memory in a special way.

Although he was a racing superstar, Rich always had problems with school. As a father, his sons' education was of paramount importance. So, a scholarship fund seemed the idea he would have most appreciated.

The Rich Vogler Scholarship Fund was begun in 1990 with a generous $11,000 contribution from Valvoline, arranged by Jim Reynolds and USAC's Bill Marvel.