“Rapid Rich” Vogler
1950 – 1990
Over his 31-year career, Rich drove and won in almost every type of open wheel race car.
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Rich Vogler Scholarship History
Anyone familiar with racing knows the Rich Vogler legend. For his 31-year career, he dominated nearly every type of open wheel racing. Tragically, Vogler was killed in a racing accident in the prime of his racing career on July 21, 1990.
The Rich Vogler Scholarship Fund was begun later that year with a generous $11,000 contribution from Valvoline, arranged by Jim Reynolds and USAC’s Bill Marvel. With input from Rich’s wife Emily, mother Eleanor, and sister Dale Ann Vogler, it was decided to form a non-profit scholarship foundation. Although Rich was a racing superstar, he always had problems with school. As a father, his sons’ education was of paramount importance. So, a scholarship fund seemed the idea Rich 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. Since then we have been fortunate enough to give away over $400,000 in scholarships and we look forward to contributing even more!
Scholarship Purpose
The Foundation’s vision is to encourage members of the racing community to further their education. Scholarships of $2,500 each are awarded to several candidates each year based on donations received and can only be earned once per student. Funds may be used for any type of education from university to vocational training or for special needs education.
Scholarships are awarded to individuals throughout the United States. Since 1991 we have been fortunate enough to give away over $400,000 in scholarships and we look forward to contributing even more through generous donations from the public.
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“No Time For Yesterday: Rich Vogler : His Life, 1950-1990”
By John Sawyer