In August of 2006, Raymond Rizzo visited the Music City Motorplex to present the invocation for the NASCAR Elite Southeast Series race. Little did he know at that point, that this was his first step into motor sports ministry.

Raymond is heading into his fifth year of ministry at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, third year with ASRA/CCS/TC Road Racing motorcycles, second year with AMA GNC Flat Track Motorcycles and second year leading the NASCAR Nationwide Baker Curb Race Shop Bible study.

Married to his lovely wife of 29 years, Lois.  They have two fur-kids, Katelyn Marie and Lady Amber Bella.

The unique world of motor sports isn't Raymond's first foray into ministry. Raymond previously pastored a church in Plymouth, PA and has been involved in various para-church ministries since 1982.

Raymond was also the Road Manager for gospel singer John Starnes for 3 1/2 years. With John Starnes, Raymond had the opportunity to travel the world while ministering to millions of people worldwide.

Raymond, who holds a double major in Bible and Pastoral Ministry, has a deep passion to encourage people to explore why they believe what they believe. (1 Peter 3:15).