Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving Honored as a Top 100 Business in...

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Wed Jun 24, 2009 5:21pm EDT

Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving Honored as a Top 100 Business
in Chandler

CHANDLER, Ariz., June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bob Bondurant School of High
Performance Driving has been honored for its economic impact on Chandler,
Ariz., by being named one of the city's top 100 businesses by the Chandler
Chamber of Commerce. 

The "Chandler 100" program recognizes key companies that have had a
significant impact on the economic development of the city.  The Bondurant
School - one of the largest driving schools in North America featuring a 1.6
mile road course and an 8-acre asphalt skills pad for basic training - is
located on the Gila River Indian Community outside of Phoenix, Ariz.  The
school has taught advanced driving skills to more than 250,000 students.  

According to an economic impact study performed by Arizona State University,
the Bondurant School attracted thousands of students in 2008, who reported
expenditures of $528.60 per day during their stay in Phoenix, which includes
lodging, meals, transportation, entertainment and retail.  The Bondurant
School relocated from California to Chandler in 1990, resulting in an
estimated impact of $309.3 million to the city.  

"The Bondurant School of High Performance Driving is proud to be an active
member of the Chandler community," said Ken Thom, president and GM.  "The
school was founded not only to teach advanced driving skills, but also to give
everyone from the aspiring racer to hobbyists and car lovers a chance at a
life-changing experience.  From our racing courses and karting school to our
unique corporate events and team building programs, the Bondurant School
leaves participants with a lasting, positive impression of both the school and
the Chandler area."  


About Bondurant
Bondurant Enterprises consists of The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance
Driving - one of the largest driving schools in North America - featuring a
15-turn, 1.6 mile road course, an 8-acre asphalt pad for advanced training,
and more than 200 race-prepared vehicles, sedans and open-wheel cars.  Located
on the Gila River Indian Community outside of Phoenix, Ariz., it is recognized
as the "Fastest 60 acres in America."  The purpose-built facility is adjacent
to Firebird International Raceway with access to three additional race tracks,
a lake and three skid pads.  Bob Bondurant, an internationally recognized
leader in advanced driving training, opened the school in 1968.  Bondurant
SuperKart School, located on the facility, offers two karting tracks with
state-of-the-art equipment and training.  Bondurant Trackside is the premier
leader in OEM events, showcasing manufacturer's vehicles.  For more
information or to book an event, call 800.842.RACE (7223) or visit
www.bondurant.com.  Write to Bondurant at P.O. Box 51980, Phoenix, AZ 85076.  



SOURCE  Bondurant Enterprises

McCullough Public Relations, for Bondurant Enterprises, +1-330-244-9980
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