LAS CRUCES, N.M., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- In a highly anticipated move following the debut of its first independent race team seven months ago, the Rocket Racing League(TM) (RRL) has unveiled its second, the Bridenstine Rocket Racing Team, it was announced at the Reno National Championship Air Races and Air Show. Founded by Navy Lt. James Bridenstine, an E-2C and F-18C pilot, and his wife Michelle, the team will take possession of their first rocket-powered Mark-1 X-Racer later this year. Aiming to debut its first competitive races in late Fall of 2007, the RRL is a first-of-its-kind aerospace sports and entertainment league which combines the competition of racing with the excitement of rocketry.

"Given the air force credentials of our first team, Leading Edge, and the navy aviation experience of this second team under Jim Bridenstine, we expect a good-natured competition as the Rocket Racing League prepares for its official launch in late 2007," stated RRL President and CEO Granger Whitelaw. "I look forward to working with Jim, Michelle and the entire Bridenstine team and appreciate their commitment to this young, exciting league."

Serving as the primary pilot and president of Bridenstine Rocket Racing Team, Lt. James Bridenstine has been a naval aviator for nine years, training as an E-2C pilot and recently transitioning to the F-18C as a weapons and tactics instructor. He served with distinction in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, Operation Southern Watch in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He also flew missions in Operation Noble Eagle immediately after September 11, 2001. Bridenstine holds degrees in business administration, economics and psychology from Rice University.

"Flying exhilarating manned rockets, competitive races in the sky, and the opportunity to advance rocket science and space technology inspired me to take the helm of the Bridenstine Rocket Racing Team and fly the Mark-1 X-Racer," explains James Bridenstine. "It is an honor to be selected as the second team within the Rocket Racing League."

About the Rocket Racing League

The Rocket Racing League (RRL) is an aerospace entertainment organization which combines the competition of racing with the excitement of rocketry. RRL is dedicated to providing safe and thrilling experiences for families through live events, television broadcasts and interactive technologies. Co-founded by Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, founder of the X PRIZE, and Granger Whitelaw, two-time Indianapolis 500 champion team partner, the league's mission is to serve as a technology accelerator in the areas of airframe, propulsion and spacecraft design, and reach for the future to inspire the next generation of spaceflight enthusiasts. Rocket Racing League(TM), RRL(TM) and X-Racer(TM) are trademarks of Rocket Racing Inc. For more information, visit the website at http://www.rocketracingleague.com/.

Contact: Alfred Hopton, Senior Account Executive B|W|R Public Relations 310.248.6160 ahopton@bwr-la.com

CONTACT: Alfred Hopton, Senior Account Executive of B|W|R Public
Relations, +1-310-248-6160, ahopton@bwr-la.com, for Rocket Racing League

Web site: http://www.rocketracingleague.com/