ROCKDALE, Texas -- New Breed Racing's Ayrton Gerthe has been selected to be a member of the Rockdale High School PALS (Peer Assistance Leadership) program for the 2008-2009 school year.

Ayrton was recommended by a RHS employee or current PAL member as a person who is a good example for others to follow, including being helpful, trustworthy, of good moral character, caring and able to work well with other people. He will receive training which will enable him to be placed in helping roles, including welcoming new students, providing academic support, mentoring students on other campuses, and presenting programs on important topics.

Ayrton is completing his sophomore year, and plans to take college classes this summer which will enable him to receive credits towards completing high school in May 2009 as a three year graduate. He is also a member of Student Council, FFA, and the gifted & talented program.

New Breed Racing is proud to partner with Torco Race Fuels, Amalie Oil, Flatout Gaskets, NGK Spark Plugs, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, Go Graphix, Vickery’s Speed Shop, Auto Meter Products, Harwood Industries, Parsley’s Chicken Express, Biondo Racing Products, and Doug Foley's Drag Racing School.