In the world of motorsports, few names carry the blend of heart, discipline, and purpose quite like Rod and Carol Wortham, the visionary founders behind Race Face. While they have no biological children of their own, their lives are anything but childless. Every young driver who comes through their program — across divisions, classes, and levels of racing — becomes part of their extended family. Rod and Carol don’t just coach drivers; they raise them, mentor them, and shape them into leaders on and off the track.
From the beginning, Race Face was built on more than speed and performance. Rod and Carol believe that racing is a platform — a powerful stage where young athletes can learn responsibility, character, and the importance of giving back. That belief led them to weave a philanthropic thread through the very fabric of their brand. And at the center of that commitment is the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children battling pediatric brain tumors and other childhood cancers.
Rod and Carol encourage every Race Face driver to adopt a philanthropic mindset early in their career. They teach them that success is not measured only by trophies, but by the impact they make on the world around them. Wearing the Friends of Jaclyn (FOJ) logo on their suits, helmets, cars, and haulers is more than a gesture — it is a promise. A promise to stand with children fighting unimaginable battles. A promise to use visibility, influence, and community to help children find forever teams through FOJ’s adoption program.
Every time a Race Face driver rolls onto the track with the FOJ logo, they are helping raise awareness for children waiting to be adopted into a supportive team. That visibility matters. It sparks conversations, inspires fans, and brings attention to a mission that changes lives. Rod and Carol have turned Race Face into a moving billboard of hope, carrying FOJ’s message across racetracks nationwide.
Behind every great movement, there is often a quiet force ensuring the message stays true. For Race Face, that force is Carol Wortham. While Rod leads with vision and passion, Carol ensures that every driver’s messaging, branding, and public presence aligns with the values Race Face stands for. She is the steady hand, the detail‑keeper, and the heart behind the scenes. In many ways, she embodies the saying that behind every good man stands a great woman — though in Carol’s case, she stands right beside Rod, shaping Race Face with equal strength and purpose.
Carol has also become a powerful advocate for pediatric cancer awareness nationwide. Her dedication ensures that Race Face’s partnership with Friends of Jaclyn is not symbolic but deeply integrated into the culture of the organization. She reminds drivers that their platform is a gift — one they can use to lift up children who need support, love, and a team to call their own.
Rod and Carol Wortham have built more than a racing brand. They have built a family, a movement, and a legacy rooted in compassion. Through Race Face and their unwavering support of Friends of Jaclyn, they are proving that racing can do more than entertain — it can change lives.
