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The banner in the Jayski Computer Lab
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RACING CHARITIES PAGE
(Note: click on graphic to visit the charity graphic on the left hand side of this page)
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Looking for any websites and it's graphic, Racing Charities only please.
What I mean is charities that have sponsored a Cup or Busch car, or are racing related or a driver supports
WHAT I POST HERE?
events and fundraisers the deal with NASCAR somehow, mainly the Cup Series, Busch or Trucks.
Also, I post a few things important to me and some local Mooresville, NC events
Not saying every event is not important, but have to limit it to what MY site is about and what interests me and to help the NASCAR and Mooresville communities.
- THANKS: Jayski, founder of the popular NASCAR news site, Jayski.com and his readers have exceeded their initial pledge of $75,000 for the Victory Junction Gang Camp Computer Lab, raising more than $81,000. The pledge was exceeded after the camp received a $17,211.23 donation from a group who only want to be recognized as "Fans of Jayski.com in the Cup, Busch, and Truck garage." "We are thrilled that Jayski and his supporters have done so much for Victory Junction," said Pattie Petty, CEO and co-founder of the camp. "Having a computer lab enables campers to learn about and use the latest and greatest technology. Members of our Summer Staff don't get to watch a lot of TV while they're here at camp so the computer lab lets them stay up to date with the latest news, as well as stay in touch with friends and family." The Computer Lab is located inside the Silver Theater at Victory Junction and it consists of 20 computers as well as printing and scanning equipment. The Victory Junction Gang Camp is a member of the Association of Hole in the Wall Gang Camps and is free to children and their families. The camp operates solely on the generous donations of individuals, corporations and foundation.(Victory Junction Gang Camp PR)(2-14-2007)
- Jayski, founder/owner of Jayski.com, and his readers are still working to raise the $75,000 necessary to maintain the Victory Junction Gang Camp Computer Lab. The Computer Lab is housed within the Silver Theater at camp. Home to 20 computers, as well as printing and scanning equipment, the Computer Lab is a place for campers to learn about the wonders of technology. Campers get the chance to write stories for the camp newsletter, design their own website, log on to the Victory Junction intranet, [catch up on NASCAR news on Jayski.com] and even write guest columns to be posted on Jayski.com. Software for the computers has been generously provided by Microsoft. Readers/Fans interested in making a gift to the Computer Lab Fund can log on to www.jayski.com or www.victoryjunction.org, just put "For Jayski Computer Lab" on the memo line of a check and any correspondence.
Founded by NASCAR driver Kyle Petty and his wife Pattie, as well 2002 Cup Champion Tony Stewart, Victory Junction is a year-round facility serving children primarily from North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The camp provides sessions to children ages seven to fifteen suffering from chronic and life-threatening illnesses. Because of the Petty family's long time prominence in motorsports, Victory Junction is designed with a racing theme, complete with a racetrack. The camp incorporates the sights, sounds, look and feel of racing, allowing campers to begin their experience by entering the camp through a tunnel and crossing a starting line into the world of racing. Victory Junction's 75-acre site has more than 36 buildings, including a dining hall, gym, pool, theater, therapeutic equestrian center, arts and crafts center, race shop, and 16 camper cabins. The Victory Junction Gang Camp, a Proud Charity of NASCAR, is opened in June 2004 and is free to children and their families. Victory Junction is a magical, memorable and medically-advanced facility where the lives of children and their families are fueled with memories of fun, friendship and success...and here is your chance to be a permanent part of the magic of the Victory Junction Gang Camp! For more information, visit www.victoryjunction.org.
TO DONATE to the Jayski Computer Lab at VJGC email donations inquiries to Amanda Osborne aosborne@victoryjunction.org
or, if you would like to mail your donation [there is no online mention of the lab at the VJGC site anymore], please make sure to include a note with your donation that the gift is in honor of Jayski.com. Gifts can be mailed to:
Victory Junction Gang Camp
Attn: Jayski Computer Lab Fund
4500 Adam's Way
Randleman, NC 27317
Memo Line of check: for Jayski's Computer Lab
or call 877-VJG-CAMP
ANY and ALL question concerning donations of equipment or software should be directed to the folks at victoryjunction.org, thanks.
EVENTS / FUNDRAISERS
JUMPS to events posted below
- NASCAR Day 2008 [5/16]
- Jay M Robinson Silent Auction / Dinner [5/17]
- Elliott Sadler Autism Awareness Helmet Auction [ends 5/19]
- "Under The Lights" 5K Run/Walk on Atlanta Motor Speedway [5/19]
- Women's Auxiliary of Motorsports Go-Karting [5/20]
- Light & The Thunder Unvieling Victory Junction benefit [5/21]
- Young Racers of America Golf Tournament [5/22]
- Martin Truex Jr. Fan Event [5/23]
- Penske Racing Fan Fest [5/23]
- Gillett Evernham Motorsports Fan Appreciation Day [5/23]
- “Sunset Sail-Away” Party and “Reverse” Raffle [5/23]
- Celebrity Scout Scramble at Lowe's Motor Speedway [5/24]
- Speedway Children's Charities "Laps for Charity" - Texas [5/24]
- 24-Hour Karting Race to benefit Charlotte's Big Brothers Big Sisters [5/24-25]
- Sale of Daytona 500 Banners/Ryan Newman Foundation Auctions [ends 5/25]
- NASCAR Foundation Track Walk - Dover [5/31]
- Old Spice Prelude to the Dream [6/4]
- NASCAR Foundation Track Walk - New Hampshire 6/28]
- Brienne Davis Month Auctions [6/30]
- Chick-fil-A Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America [7/13-19]
- "Smoke's Pit Stop for Charity" Program [thru 7/31]
- Kenny Wallace's Night of Victory [9/17]
- MRO Win Trip to Daytona in 2009 Sweepstakes [ends 11/20]
- LENOX Extra Mile Heroes Program [ends 11/30]
ongoing
- Fans Race to be Part of Earnhardt Permanent Tribute
- 2008 NASCAR Pets Calendar
- Denny Hamlin's Slow Things Auctions
- Operation: Wax Smoke
- Nuts 4 Kids
- Friends of SCC Victory Lanes [until sold out]
- NASCAR Foundation established this and other ongoing events, charities and info on on my Charities News page.
- Ragan added to Horsepower Series UPDATE 2: Elliott and Hermie Sadler, and J.J. Yeley will join a cast of eight stock car personalities [five to be named later] as they will team with Power Golf Professionals Sean Fister, Brooks Baldwin, Danny Luirette, Kevin Bullard, Vince Howell, Scott Ionno, JD Murkerson, and Carl Wolter in the 2008 HorsePower Tee Shot Tour. The Horsepower Tee Shot Tour (HTST) will include six events being played under the lights during race weeks next season. The scoring format will not only reward length off the tee, but accuracy as well. SPEED TV will be airing all the HTST events during the summer and early fall of 2008. Jeff Hammond is the spokesman for the HTST and NASCAR on FOX broadcaster. In addition to the “Power Golf” competition, each stop on the Tour also will include a golf trick-shot exhibition, fan participation and a charity event to benefit the Petty’s Victory Junction Gang Camp.(HTST PR)(12-30-2007)
UPDATE: HorsePower Sports Marketing (HSM), the sanctioning body of the 2008 Horsepower Tee Shot Tour (HTST), proudly welcomes Brian Vickers, its fifth stock car personality, to the upcoming 2008 HTST season. The six "Power Golf" events constituting the HTST take place during Sprint Cup race weeks at select venues in close proximity to the race tracks between May and October.(3-11-2008)
UPDATE 2: HorsePower Sports Marketing (HSM) announcesd the addition of David Ragan to the list of NASCAR personalities slated to compete in the 2008 HorsePower
Tee Shot Tour (HTST). The HTST is a series of six Power Golf events featuring NASCAR personalities teaming with eight of the most prolific drivers of the golf ball in the world. The scoring format rewards both distance and accuracy. The season opens 5/14 in Concord, NC, at the beautiful Cabarrus Country Club. Ragan and seven of his NASCAR colleagues -
Marcos Ambrose, Stephen Leicht, Kyle Petty, Hermie Sadler, Elliott Sadler, Brian Vickers and J.J. Yeley - will step up to the tee along with their respective Power Golf counterparts to see who can drive the ball the furthest, yet keep it in the fairway. All events are scheduled to air on SPEED.(SPEED PR)(5-14-2008), for the tour schedule and more info, see hpteeshottour.com.
- Bridge-Logos Publishers & The Jamie McMurray Foundation Team Up to Fight Autism Bridge-Logos Publishers has partnered with Brad Henry, author of Destination—The Winner’s Circle, and NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray to raise money and awareness of autism. Brad Henry and Jamie McMurray have at least two things in common—autism and NASCAR. Brad‘s eight-year-old son, Chase, and Jamie‘s niece are both autistic. This is why a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each book are being donated to the Jamie McMurray Foundation. Destination—The Winner’s Circle is a series of devotions for anyone who is searching for the meaning of life, pain, trials, and success. Based on Henry‘s racing experience in college as a runner and his current work with NASCAR, Henry will guide you through =every leg of life‘s race,‘ opening the way to ultimate victory, through Christ Jesus, in every aspect of your life. More info at bridgelogos.com.(5-4-2008)
- Race Fever 2008 Raises over $171,000 thanks to Drivers and Fans: More than 1,300 race fans, from 30 states and Canada, helped raise over $171,000 to benefit the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) Foundation at the 23rd Annual Race Fever. Race Fever was held Friday evening, April 25, in the Speed Channel Dome at the International Motorsports Hall of Fame. The event was hosted by racing legend Darrell Waltrip, former Auburn basketball coach Sonny Smith, and media personality Mike "The Bagman" Bagley. A total of 16 Sprint Cup and Nationwide drivers made appearances at Race Fever-many repeat attendees including Kyle Petty, Bobby Labonte, Kurt Busch, David Ragan, Joe Nemechek, Marcos Ambrose, A.J. Allmendinger, Brian Vickers, Paul Menard, Kevin Lepage, Travis Kvapil, David Gilliland, Scott Wimmer, Kelly Bires, Brad Coleman and Cale Gale. Race Fever is the largest source of unrestricted funds for the AIDB Foundation, the private fundraising arm of AIDB. Through five campuses in Talladega and nine regional centers throughout Alabama, AIDB serves more than 13,500 children and adults who are deaf, blind and multidisabled each year.(PR)(5-1-2008)
- Hamlin Announces Foundation at Richmond: #11-Denny Hamlin will launch his new charitable foundation with the running of the Denny Hamlin 175 at Southside Speedway, the track where he cut his teeth in Late Model racing, in Midlothian, Va. on Thursday, May 1. The Denny Hamlin Foundation will focus primarily on raising awareness and funding for the specific needs of individuals afflicted with Cystic Fibrosis and will donate all proceeds from the charity event to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF). Moving forward, in addition to CFF, the foundation also will support chronically ill children with other debilitating illnesses.(PR)(5-1-2008)
- Executive to lead Petty Kansas camp for ill children: Mike Lepore, a former executive with Wells Fargo Financial, was introduced on Friday as the president of the new Victory Junction Gang Camp for children scheduled to open in Wyandotte County [KS]. The original Victory Junction camp in North Carolina, founded by NASCAR driver Kyle Petty and his wife Pattie, in honor of their late son, Adam, provides free, year-round, activities for chronically ill children. The Pettys announced earlier this year they would open a camp in Wyandotte County, and on Friday, Lepore said the search has been narrowed to one of three sites in Wyandotte County. A final decision could be announced as soon as the July 5 Sprint Cup race at Daytona International Speedway, home of International Speedway Corp., owner of Kansas’ Speedway. A ground-breaking is scheduled for the weekend of Sept. 27-28, when NASCAR Sprint Cup stages the Kansas 400 at Kansas Speedway. The hope is the $40 million facility, funded totally by donations, will open in 2010 or 2011 at the latest. Lepore already has set up office space at Kansas Speedway. ‘”We see 26 disease groups in North Carolina, and I foresee seeing that many at the camp here, maybe many more,” Pattie Petty said of the original Victory Junction Camp, opened in 2004 on 72 acres outside Randleman, N.C., that were generously donated by NASCAR legend Richard “The King” Petty. ”Maybe we’ll build it bigger, better, faster stronger. With all the people who have come on board, I can’t imagine we won’t. “I’ve never been to an area where the people are so community oriented as they are in this Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska … Midwest area.”(Kansas City Star)(4-27-2008) Comment here
- NASCAR Fine Payments Going to NASCAR Foundation: NASCAR announced that starting this season, all money collected from fines issued to drivers will go to the NASCAR Foundation for its charitable initiatives. “Now that the NASCAR Foundation is well established and supporting dozens of charitable organizations it is the logical place for fine money to be distributed,” said NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France. “We are excited to be able to work with our charities and help them develop a program that will maximize the impact they can have with their organizations,” said Sandy Marshall, executive director of the NASCAR Foundation.(NASCAR PR)(1-21-2008) Comment here
Brienne Davis Month Auctions
Ends: June 30, 2008
- Was established to not only mourn the loss of NASCAR Inspector Brienne Davis, but also help raise money for her favorite charity - the Victory Junction Gang.
The money that is earned from the auction will go directly to Brienne's favorite charity, the Victory Junction Gang.
More info and to see the auctions, go to the Brienne Davis Month Auction Website
NASCAR Day 2008
Date: May 16, 2008
- The NASCAR Foundation announced that it will celebrate “Five Years of Caring” May 16 during the fifth anniversary of NASCAR Day.
Present for the announcement at Daytona International Speedway was country music superstar Garth Brooks. As part of his role, Brooks will appear in a print, radio and television advertising campaign that will debut during the 50th running of the Daytona 500 on Feb. 17, 2008 (FOX, 2pm/et). Past celebrity supporters for NASCAR Day include Will Ferrell and Kelly Clarkson.
“It’s an honor to have Garth serve as the face of our 2008 NASCAR Day campaign,” said Mike Helton, NASCAR president and NASCAR Foundation board member. “We are thrilled to have someone of Garth Brooks’ magnitude. He will be a great ambassador for NASCAR Fans, NASCAR Day and the NASCAR Foundation.”
Over the past five years, nearly five million dollars has been raised to help those who need it most in a celebration as unique as the sport itself. NASCAR Day, celebrated annually on the third Friday in May, is an opportunity for fans, corporations, schools and organizations across the country to donate $5 to The NASCAR Foundation to raise funds for its Family of Charities in an effort to help thousands of children live better lives.
In 2007, The NASCAR Foundation donated $500,000 to Kyle and Pattie Petty’s Victory Junction Gang Camp from funds raised during NASCAR Day. As a result of NASCAR Day last year, The Home Depot was able to raise $400,000 for The NASCAR Foundation with a portion of those funds benefiting KaBOOM!, a national non-profit organization that envisions a great place to play within walking distance of every child in America. During that same year The Foundation also donated $250,000 to Speediatrics, motorsports-themed pediatric units at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Homestead Hospital in Homestead, Fla.
In the spirit of Five Years of Caring, here are five ways that people can get involved in this annual celebration:
1. Make a $5 donation for the “2008 5th Anniversary NASCAR Day” collectable lapel pin.
2. Register to become a NASCAR Day Crew Chief at your corporation, school or organization.
3. Tell a friend or co-worker about NASCAR Day.
4. Volunteer at a NASCAR Foundation booth, visit www.nascar.com/foundation to join the Volunteer Network and learn about opportunities.
5. Call in to the NASCAR Day Telethon on May 16 to make a donation and show your support.
To get your 2008 NASCAR Day collectable lapel pin or for more information about NASCAR Day visit www.nascar.com/nascarday.
Notes:
* The inaugural NASCAR Day was held on Friday, Aug. 20, 2004.
* In 2005, NASCAR Day was moved to the third Friday in May, where it has been celebrated every year since.
* 2005 marked the first year where NASCAR Day raised over $1 million.
* In 2007, NASCAR Partner The Home Depot helped raise $400,000 through its involvement selling the collectable lapel pins.
* The First Annual NASCAR Day Telethon was held on May 18, 2007 with more than 25 participating drivers and NASCAR celebrities.
* In 2007, The NASCAR Foundation made its single largest donation to date from the funds raised during NASCAR Day with a $500,000 check to Victory Junction Gang.
About The NASCAR Foundation: NASCAR launched The NASCAR Foundation in January 2006. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity that embodies the compassion of the NASCAR Family and its commitment to serving communities. The Foundation supports a wide range of charitable initiatives that reflect the core values of the entire NASCAR Family. The NASCAR Foundation will use strength of the sport and its people to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. For more information on The NASCAR Foundation, please visit the website: www.nascar.com/foundation.(NASCAR PR)(1-9-2008)
UPDATE: The NASCAR Foundation has announced that fans can visit participating The Home Depot stores to make a $5 donation and get their 2008 NASCAR Day collectable lapel pin. This is the second year that The Home Depot, the “Official Home Improvement Warehouse of NASCAR,” has made pins available in more than 1,900 stores across the continental United States. Last year, as a result of its NASCAR Day initiative, The Home Depot raised $400,000 for The NASCAR Foundation with a portion of those funds benefiting KaBOOM!, a national non-profit organization that envisions a great place to play within walking distance of every child in America. The week prior to NASCAR Day, The NASCAR Foundation, The Home Depot and KaBOOM! will partner for a special playground build in Charlotte, N.C., as part of The Home Depot’s “Racing to Play” program. Annually held on the Friday prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star Challenge in May, NASCAR Day has become one of the most important and fastest-growing traditions in the NASCAR Family. In 2007, NASCAR Day raised more than $1.6 million through the combined fundraising efforts of NASCAR fans, NASCAR partners and companies worldwide. Fans interested in learning more about NASCAR Day and where to find their local The Home Depot store may visit www.nascar.com/nascarday. On Friday, May 16th, The NASCAR Foundation will hold the second annual NASCAR Day Telethon at the Sam Bass Gallery in Concord, N.C. To show your support and make your donation on NASCAR Day, just dial 1-888-MAY16TH.(NASCAR PR)(4-1-2008) Comment here
- UPDATE 2: This year, NASCAR Day 2008 provides a once in a lifetime opportunity for fans to capture the power and thrill of NASCAR competition by bringing home the heart of the sport - a real NASCAR stock car. In celebration of "Five Years of Caring" for the fifth annual NASCAR Day, NASCAR's automotive team has proudly placed their NASCAR Performance Show Car up for bid in the NASCAR Day online auction through May 19. All proceeds raised from the Show Car auction will go to The NASCAR Foundation family of charities and the Universal Technical Institute Scholarship Fund.
The ultimate "Be Car Care Aware" mobile marketing machine, the NASCAR Performance Show Car has been a fixture within NASCAR's automotive division since 2004. It features the body and chassis of a 1999 Monte Carlo - an actual stock car last driven on the NASCAR circuit by veteran NASCAR driver Sterling Marlin for Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates. Featuring a 2008 silver, red and blue stripe paint scheme, the Show Car is detailed with all NASCAR automotive partner logos, as well as the "NASCAR Angels," NASCAR Day 2008 and "Be Car Care Aware" logos. It will also feature signatures of several NASCAR drivers and celebrities.
The "racecar turned show car" is street legal and has made appearances throughout the country including the annual AAPEX tradeshow, automotive customer and employee appreciation events, store grand openings, parades, and other promotions. From Charlotte, NC to Las Vegas, NV, this original piece of NASCAR history has racked up mile after mile of excitement and has been a real crowd-pleaser.
With the national shortage of automotive technicians estimated at 60,000 and climbing, financial support of automotive technology education and training through the Show Car auction couldn't come at a better time. Half of the proceeds from the auction will go towards the UTI Foundation Scholarship Fund which provides financial support for Universal Technical Institute (UTI) students who wouldn't otherwise be able to receive post-secondary education. The UTI Foundation is the philanthropic arm of UTI with a mission to enable individuals to complete technical training leading to career success through scholarships, grants, public service education programs, life-long learning and the creation of a nationwide alumni support network.
Bidding for the NASCAR Performance Show Car is currently underway. Fans can visit http://auctions.nascar.com and type "NASCAR Performance Show Car" in the search window to place their bid. The auction ends May 19th and more information along with several photos of the NASCAR Performance Show Car can be found on the auction website. Fans can also view a complete list of all NASCAR Day online auction items by visiting http://auctions.nascar.com, scrolling down to the "By Partner" category and selecting The NASCAR Foundation link. To learn more about NASCAR Day, log on to www.nascar.com/nascarday.(5-9-2008)
UPDATE 3: Here is your chance to support the Jimmie Johnson Foundation by donating to the NASCAR Day Telethon on Friday, May 16. Just call 1-888-MAY16TH or text your email address to 81714. Be sure to mention the Jimmie Johnson Foundation and 100% of your donation will directly benefit the foundation. The charity that raises the most during the telethon will receive an additional $24,000 from Sprint! There will also be great incentives for donations of $100, $250, and $500 including Jimmie Johnson worn and signed Victory Lane hats from the 2007 Subway 400 at Martinsville Speedway for a donation of $500 or more. Be sure to show your support on May 16th and help us continue our mission of helping children and families in need. For additional information on the telethon, please visit www.nascar.com/nascarday.
UPDATE 4: Red Bull Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers Brian Vickers and AJ Allmendinger will be among those manning the telephones for NASCAR Day on Friday. By calling 1-888-MAY16TH (1-888-629-1684) and making a donation, fans will be helping the more than 30 driver, team and track charities that the NASCAR Foundation supports. Fans who mention either driver will have 100 percent of their donations go directly to their favorite driver’s designated charity. Last year, NASCAR Day raised more than $1.3 million. The telethon will run all day from the Sam Bass Gallery in Concord, N.C. SIRIUS Satellite Radio will go live from the event starting at 7 a.m. ET, and SPEED will do live cut-ins throughout the day. Allmendinger will answer phones from 9-10 a.m., with Vickers on from 3-3:40 p.m.
Jay M Robinson Silent Auction / Dinner
Date: May 17, 2008
- Jay M. Robinson High School PTSO (Parent, Teacher, Student Organization), Athletic and Band Boosters will be hosting the Fourth Annual Silent Auction / Dinner on May 17th from 10am to 1pm. This year’s event, aligned with the Sprint All-Star Challenge, will enable visiting race fans and the local community to bid on the products and services donated from local and regional businesses as well as an amazing display of NASCAR memorabilia. Last year’s event brought well over a thousand people to the Jay M. Robinson campus where they enjoyed a great meal served by Carrabba's Italian Grill.
Roughly $50,000 in retail value of goods, services, and memorabilia were available for bid in the silent auction. Many of these items sold at an attractive bargain. At the conclusion of the event, $24,000 was raised to benefit the three sponsoring organizations. These funds were used to purchase much needed equipment, uniforms, competition entry fees, class resources, travel expenses for students, and teacher appreciation events.
More info at jmrhsauction.com
Elliott Sadler Autism Awareness Helmet Auction
Ends: May 19, 2008
- For the month of April, Elliott Sadler has worn a specially-designed Autism Awareness helmet at every track. Now, that very same helmet will belong to whoever wants it most.
A day after celebrating his 33rd birthday, Sadler placed the helmet up for auction on www.sadlerfoundation.org on Thursday, May 1 where bidding will remain open until May 19.
To raise funds and awareness, Sadler had the helmet designed with the colorful, jigsaw Autism puzzle pieces. During the Texas, Phoenix and Talladega races in April, the driver of the No. 19 Dodge wore the colorful concoction in competition. It was donated by Impact Racing and designed by Ryan Young of Indocil Art.
The awareness and auction are more than just the NASCAR driver being charitable - it's personal.
"Helping to create awareness for autism is an extremely important cause for me," Elliott Sadler said. "It hits really close to home because my niece, Halie, is autistic. The great Autism related charities we've worked with over the years offer many different programs and opportunities to help not only those suffering from this developmental disability, but also their families. It is a cause that I'll do all I can to help raise money and awareness. We're not just trying to raise money for the Hermie and Elliott Sadler Charitable Foundation, we're looking to educate people and raise more awareness about Autism."
Once the auction concludes on May 19th, the winner bidder will receive the autographed helmet and a Certificate of Authenticity from Elliott Sadler on Elliott Sadler Enterprises letterhead.
"Under The Lights" 5K Run/Walk on Atlanta Motor Speedway
Date: May 19, 2008
- Speedway Children's Charities Atlanta Chapter To Host Inaugural 1K/5K Run/Walk "Under The Lights" at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Runners can sign up now for the Inaugural "Under The Lights" 5K Run/Walk on Atlanta Motor Speedway famous racing surface.
The 1K fun walk will begin at 7:45p.m. and the 5K will begin at 8:00p.m. on Saturday April 19. Runners will receive free admission to the RV SuperShow and Outdoor Extravaganza throughout the day. The Finish Line All Stars, featuring members of the band Georgia Satellites will perform a concert on Saturday evening. at 7:00 p.m. All runners/walkers receive a short sleeve, colorful commemorative shirt; water on the course and plenty of post-race food and fluid!
To participate in the run, visit speedwaycharities.org. Registration fees are $20 before April 15 and increase $5 after. Day of race registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. Fans will be able to follow the Official AMS Pace Car from the starting line as they head to the first turn under the lights" on NASCARS fastest track.
Speedway Children's Charities was founded in 1984 by Bruton Smith, Chairman of Speedway Motorsports, Inc. and Sonic Automotive. Smith wanted to give back to the community and created Speedway Children's Charities, which provides funds to charities that meet the direct needs of children. SCC best affects children's lives by supporting organizations that work tirelessly to see that children's needs are met and that no child is left behind regardless of illness, social environment or disability
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Thanks to the generosity of many supporters, the Atlanta Chapter was able to distribute more than $349,000 to 28 local charities at its annual grant ceremony in December, 2007.
To register or learn more about the sponsorship opportunities, contact Shaun Birindelli via e-mail at shaunb@atlantamotorspeedway.com or register online here
Women's Auxiliary of Motorsports Go-Karting
Date: May 20, 2008
- The Women's Auxiliary of Motorsports (WAM) is hosting a go-karting charity event on May 20 from 3-7 p.m. at the NASCAR Speedpark in Concord Mills.
Race fans will have an opportunity to purchase tickets to race karts against some of their favorite NASCAR drivers and personalities. The event will feature a silent auction, autograph sessions and karting.
The proceeds will go to benefit WAM and the Victory Junction Gang Camp. The Women's Auxiliary of Motorsports, Inc. (WAM, Inc.) was established in 2004 with the merger of the Winston Cup Racing Wives Auxiliary and the Busch Series Ladies Association, and was honored with the designation of "Proud Charity of NASCARR". Founded in 1965 and 1996 respectively, the two organizations decided to join forces, in addition to the ladies of the Craftsman Truck Series to form one united front. The Auxiliary's mission is to enrich the sport of NASCARR with a commitment to its families through fundraising and wellness programs for those requiring medical or financial assistance.
Listed is a tentative list of confirmed drivers/personalities for the event:
3:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Regan Smith
AJ Allmendinger
Eric Mcclure
Erin Crocker
Erik Darnell
4:00 PM- 6:00
David Reutimann
David Gilliland
Travis Kvapil
Larry McReynolds
Dennis Setzer
Stacey Compton
Jack Sprague
5:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Ryan Newmann
Steve Byrnes
Hermie Sadler
Andy Lally
Justin Marks
Matt Crafton
Kevin Hamlin
Kraig Kinser
Scott Lagasse
Bryan Clauson
The Light & The Thunder Unvieling
ticket sales to benefit the Victory Junction Gang Camp
Date: May 21, 2008
- Thomas Kinkade, the Painter of Light, announced that his newest Studio Masterwork NASCAR THUNDER The 50th Running of the DAYTONA 500® will be unveiled at “The Light & The Thunder,” a special event to be held at the Embassy Suites Resort Hotel and Conference Center in Concord, N.C. on May 21. Ticket sales from the event will benefit the Victory Junction Gang Camp, the official 2008 charity for The Thomas Kinkade Company.
Ryan Newman and Kyle Petty, cofounder of the Victory Junction Gang Camp, will be on hand to unveil the officially licensed portrait. Afterwards, the portrait will be presented by The Thomas Kinkade Company to Petty for display at the camp, which enriches the lives of children with chronic medical conditions.
“There is no better place for the officially licensed DAYTONA 500 50th Running portrait to hang than on site at the wonderful Victory Junction Gang Camp,” said Thomas Kinkade, known as the Painter of Light. “The Petty’s camp exemplifies everything I have grown to love about the NASCAR experience - the overwhelming spirit of community, family and charity that inspired the painting of NASCAR THUNDER The 50th Running of the DAYTONA 500®. This event is only the first of many we will hold in 2008 to celebrate our relationship with Victory Junction.”
The officially licensed Limited Edition Commemorative Portrait of the 50th Running of the DAYTONA 500 was sketched on-site during this year’s race, and selected via online voting from eight sketches by fans of NASCAR®, the DAYTONA 500, and Thomas Kinkade. Limited Editions of the canvas portrait will be available for purchase at the May 21 event.
Tickets to attend “The Light & The Thunder” presented by the Thomas Kinkade Galleries of South Carolina, benefitting the Victory Junction Gang Camp, are only available through one of the galleries. Please call Thomas Kinkade Signature Gallery of Columbia, South Carolina at 803-749-0403 or Thomas Kinkade Signature Gallery of Greenville, South Carolina at 864-297-8063. Tickets are limited.
The Victory Junction Gang Camp enriches the lives of children 7-15 with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun, and empowering in a safe and medically sound environment. Surrounded by beautiful hardwood forests, Victory Junction Gang Camp is located in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina. For more information, visit www.victoryjunction.org.
More info at thomaskinkade.com
Young Racers of America Golf Tournament
Date: May 22, 2008
4th ANNUAL YRA GOLF TOURNAMENT
"The mission of YRA is to support children between the ages of 5 and 18 who lack the financial support needed to participate in motor sports. YRA provides goods and services free of charge, as well as enrichment program."
Registration starts at 12:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
4 Man Scramble
$150.00 Per Player
18 Holes of golf :
Thursday May 22, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. Tour18 Golf Course 8718 Amen Corner, Flower Mound, TX 75022
Golf Cart, Range Balls, Lunch, Awards Banquet, Door Prizes
Raffles/Silent Auction
Contest: Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Hole-In-One
Mulligan's for $10.00
Individual Sponsor $150
1 round of golf
Crew Chief $300
1 team of 2 players
Name on Program
Driver $600
Hole Sponsor
1 team of 4 Players
Name on Program
Sponsor $850
Hole Sponsor
1 team of 4 players
Name on any printed materials
(programs, banner, etc.)
Team Owner $1500
Hole sponsor
2 teams of 4 players
Name on all printed materials
Name on all media
6 months recognition on YRA web site
For Title Sponsor please Contact Gayla Lutyk @ 817-797-3987
Items for golfer goodie bags, and donations for their silent auction and raffle are also greatly appreciated.
Donors of these items will be recognized at the event and on their website. ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE!
More info at youngracersofamerica.org
Gillett Evernham Motorsports Fan Appreciation Day
Date: May 23, 2008
- Gillett Evernham Motorsports will hold its seventh annual Fan Appreciation Day on Friday, May 23, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the team race shops in Statesville, N.C. The free event is open to the public and showcases Gillett Evernham Motorsports drivers Kasey Kahne, Elliott Sadler, Patrick Carpentier and Chase Miller as well as co-owner Ray Evernham. Team business partners plan to bring interactive displays and fan giveaways.
All four drivers and Ray Evernham will be available for autographs at 9 a.m. There will be one autograph line for each personality on the day of the event. Because of the anticipated crowds the autographs will be limited to one per person and a wristband will be required.
Gillett Evernham Motorsports employees will begin handing out wristbands at 7:30 a.m. the morning of the event and will limit the wristbands to 400 per personality. Fans should look for signs designating wristband pick-up locations upon arrival at the Gillett Evernham Motorsports facility.
There are a variety of activities scheduled including show car displays, pit stop practices and fabrication shop demonstrations. The Gillett Evernham Motorsports team museum and gift shop will be open and stocked with your favorite team apparel and collectibles. A silent auction will take place with the proceeds benefiting Racing For a Reason, Ray Evernham's foundation.
Gillett Evernham Motorsports is located at 320 Aviation Dr, Statesville, NC 28677, near the Statesville Regional Airport. If you are traveling from I-77, take I-40 West toward Hickory/Asheville to Exit 146, Stamey Farm Road. Turn left at the top of the ramp and cross over I-40. Go straight at the stop sign, and make the first left onto Aviation Drive.
Fans can find additional directions by visiting www.evernham.com
Martin Truex Jr. Fan Event
Date: May 23, 2008
Penske Racing Fan Fest
Date: May 23, 2008
- On Friday, May 23 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Penske Racing is opening its doors to all NASCAR, Indy car and American Le Mans Series fans for a special celebration surrounding race weeks at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Many exciting events are being planned for Penske Racing fans, including a special autograph session with NASCAR stars Kurt Busch, Sam Hornish Jr. and Ryan Newman. In addition, attendees will be able to see a variety of racing machines that have propelled Penske Racing drivers into victory lane as well as the
trophies they earned.
The nearly 425,000-square foot Penske Racing facility is located at 200 Penske Way, Mooresville, NC 28115. This one-of-a-kind race shop houses all of Penske Racing's winning motorsports efforts, from NASCAR Cup and Nationwide Series Dodge Chargers to the LMP2 Porsche RS Spyders of the American Le Mans Series to the legendary IndyCar Series Dallara/Honda racing machines. With more than a million pounds of Italian floor tile, expansive fan viewing areas and special Kodak graphics chronicling Penske Racing's history, the Penske Racing facility is unmatched in the United States and is considered one of the top race shops in the world.
Some highlights the fans will experience include:
* 7 to 11 a.m. - A live broadcast of the popular Sirius satellite radio's NASCAR channel show "The Morning Drive" hosted by Mike Bagley and David Poole. Special guests on the program will include Kurt Busch, Sam Hornish Jr. and Ryan Newman.
* 8 a.m. - Distribution of autograph tickets to the first 200 people in line at the Penske Racing gift shop free of charge.
* 9:30 to 11 a.m. - All three NASCAR Cup Series drivers will be signing autographs for the 200 ticket holders.
* 10% discount on all exclusive merchandise available in Penske Racing's nearly 5,000 square-foot gift shop.
* Gourmet refreshments for sale.
* Raffle baskets containing unique autographed merchandise with proceeds being donated to the drivers charities.
* A variety of activities, including racing simulators, remote-controlled car races and more.
For more information about Penske Racing, please visit www.penskeracing.com
“Sunset Sail-Away” Party and “Reverse” Raffle
Date: May 23, 2008
- The Canine Seizure Assist Society of North Carolina invites you to be a part of a unique fundraising event, to benefit the organization. A “Sunset Sail-Away” Party will be held on Friday evening, May 23 beginning at 6:30 pm, and will feature a Caribbean theme with snacks and beverages. This event will also include the drawing of the winning tickets from the organization’s “Reverse” Raffle; which will award the grand prize of a Carnival Cruise Certificate and additional prizes of 10 vacation certificates for hotel stays.
The “Sunset Sail-Away” Party will be held at Gander Mountain on Norman Station Boulevard in Mooresville; in the parking lot. In celebration of “Speed Weeks”, there will also be a “Silent Auction” of NASCAR Collectibles. The bidding will open at 6:30 pm, with all proceeds from the auction going to the organization.
Admission to this event, is your Raffle Ticket stub for the “Reverse” raffle. Raffle tickets are now on sale from any member of the organization, or by calling 704-663-1427. The raffle tickets are just $25 each, and a limit of only 500 tickets will be sold. Tickets will be sold until 6:30 pm on May 23, or until all 500 tickets have been sold; whichever comes first. All proceeds from this raffle benefit the organization.
The Canine Seizure Assist Society would like to thank their sponsors for the evening; Gander Mountain, Sonic, Vinnie’s Raw Bar, Say Cheese at the Grapevine and Brenda Doner - Cruise Specialist.
The Canine Seizure Assist Society of North Carolina was established December 11, 1996, by founder Sharon Hermansen and is recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt
organization by the Internal Revenue Service. CSASNC operates through fund-raising, grants, and charitable donations from businesses, corporations, civic organizations, and individuals who share the mission of enhancing people’s lives through the use of seizure assist dogs. To learn more, please visit our website at www.seizureassistdogs.org.
Celebrity Scout Scramble at Lowe's Motor Speedway
Date: May 24, 2008
- In conjunction with Lowe's Motor Speedway and Scout Day, Speedway Children's Charities and Motor Racing Outreach invite all Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Royal Rangers and Pioneers for Christ to take part in the inaugural Celebrity Scout Scramble prior to the CARQUEST Auto Parts 300 Nationwide Series race Saturday, May 24, at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
All scouts in uniform and a reasonable number of chaperones are invited to attend the CARQUEST Auto Parts 300 free of charge and must enter through Gate 31 located outside of Turn 4. As an added feature, scouts are encouraged to bring their Pinewood Derby cars to race against their fellow scouts and a few will be chosen to race against NASCAR drivers and media members.
The Scout Scramble is a collaboration between SCC and MRO where NASCAR drivers, crews and media members can spend time with their children and still interact with the sport's youngest fans. A similar event at Atlanta Motor Speedway earlier this year was attended by Ray Evernham, Mike and Scott Joy, Joe and John Hunter Nemecheck, Scott and Skylar Riggs, Michael and Macy Waltrip, David and Emilia Reutimann, David and Todd Gilliland, Doug and Christian Yates and about 100 Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.
Scouts wishing to participate may register inside Gate 30/31 beginning at noon. Heat races will start at 12:30. Every scout will get to make at least one pass down the speedway's derby strip before the NASCAR competitors take to the track. The first 500 scouts who participate will receive a free drink and snack during the event along with a commemorative T-shirt, proclaiming they "Raced at Lowe's Motor Speedway."
Speedway Children's Charities "Laps for Charity" - Texas
Date: May 24, 2008
- Get a jump start on the 2008 "Throttle Up!" season at Texas Motor Speedway by showing your sweetheart how much you adore them this Valentine's Day by reserving their place in the annual Speedway Children's Charities "Laps for Charity" that will take place Saturday, May 24, 2008.
"Laps for Charity" provides race fans the rare opportunity to driver their passenger vehicles around the 1.5-mile superspeedway under controlled conditions. Participants will get to driver three laps around "The Great American Speedway!" for a donation to the Texas Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities.
Each package will come in a gift box with checkered tissue paper ready to be wrapped. The gift box will include a certificate for the package being reserved and a Laps for Charity T-shirt. UPS is also available.
Drivers must be 18 years of age or older. All occupants in a car including the driver must wear a safety belt. Passengers must be 6 years of age or older. Motorcyclists must wear a helmet and must stay on the apron of the track. No passing. Single file only. Pace Car will set the speed limit.
For more information about these packages or to purchase a package please contact the Speedway Children's Charities office at (817) 215-8421 or at speedwaycharities.org
24-Hour Karting Race
to benefit Charlotte's Big Brothers Big Sisters
Date: May 24-25, 2008
- 24-Hour Karting Race to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte
NASCAR’s longest race, the 600-mile Memorial Day weekend event, is considered a test of speed and endurance, but the truest test of racing endurance that weekend will take place at the 24-Hours of Charlotte at Victory Lane Karting Center, May 24-25. This is the only 24-hour indoor karting race in North America, and half of all event proceeds will to go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte.
“We are pleased to be part of the finest and largest racing community in the United States,” said Fred Ogrim, owner of Victory Lane Karting Center. “A 24-hour race is a perfect fit for Charlotte and a great event for our race track. We believe strongly in contributing to the community and the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte is a perfect match.”
The Victory Lane Karting Center, located near the intersection of Interstates 77 and 85 in Charlotte, features nine-horsepower, Honda-engined karts with top speeds of 40 mph on the tight, 11-turn, 1/3-mile road course. The 24-Hours of Charlotte is open to teams consisting of four to 10 drivers each. The entry fee per team is $1,500. Individuals who wish to compete can enter and will be placed on a team.
Spectators are welcome and will be asked to make a small donation of $5 or more to the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization.
The green light will illuminate at noon, Saturday, May 24 and the race will continue twice around the clock until the checkered flag falls at noon on Sunday (preceding the start of both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600). For a complete set of rules, scheduling and more details, click to http://www.victorylanekarting.com or call Victory Lane Karting at 704-377-FAST (3278).
The Victory Lane Karting Center is located at 2330 Tipton Dr. Ste. 100, in Charlotte. The center is open seven days a week, offering racing fun of all kinds, including a wide variety of corporate and team-building opportunities.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte is an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. To learn more go to bbbscharlotte.org
Sale of Daytona 500 Banners/Ryan Newman Foundation Auctions
Ends: May 25, 2008
- Race fans will have an opportunity to add a truly unique keepsake from the historic 50th Running of the Daytona 500 as well as donate to a great cause.
Newly crowned 2008 Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman will autograph 200 street pole banners which were displayed along International Speedway Blvd. welcoming race fans to Daytona Beach for the historic running of "The Great American Race."
The banners, made out of either mesh or vinyl material, are double-sided and is 2' wide by 6' tall, will be sold through NASCAR Foundation beginning Feb. 25 and lasting until May 25, 2008. Visit marketplace.edeal.com for more information.
NASCAR Foundation Track Walk - Dover
Date: May 31, 2008
- The NASCAR Foundation Track Walks give fans the unique opportunity to walk a lap around some of the most famous race tracks in NASCAR. Not only do walkers experience the track from a different perspective and enjoy the sights and sounds from the racing surface, they also benefit very worthy causes through fundraising!
A NASCAR Foundation Track Walk is a great event for friends and family members looking for entertainment at the track between race activities. Event participants will enjoy a kick-off celebration prior to entering the track for their one lap trek. Get your group together today and get on track for charity! Track Walk participants also have the opportunity to raise funds and awareness for the charitable causes supported by The NASCAR Foundation Track Walks by using our online fundraising tools and other fundraising resources.
Registration fees for the walk are $30 for each individual if registered online prior to the walk, and children under the age of 14 are free with a paying adult. Registration is $35 the day of the event. Participants are able to register as individuals or teams and are encouraged to raise money through friends, family and colleagues. Registered walkers at each walk that raise over $150 through team online fundraising are eligible for some unique NASCAR-themed prizes.
Fans can register online to participate in The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk by visiting www.nascar.com/foundation.
Old Spice Prelude to the Dream
Date: June 4, 2008
- Stewart, Kahne, Busch, Gordon, Johnson, Edwards, Harvick and More Return to the Dirt in the Old Spice Prelude to the Dream on Wednesday, June 4 Live on HBO Pay-Per-View. HBO Pay-Per-View and Eldora Speedway to Support Victory Junction Gang Camp II in Kansas City
A supernova of racing talent will again descend upon the Field of Dreams that is Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on June 4 when the dirt that made champions out of A.J.
Foyt and Mario Andretti plays host to today's racing stars at the fourth annual Old Spice Prelude to the Dream. And for those not lucky enough to grab a seat for the dirt late model race featuring over 25 world renowned drivers as they battle for dirt supremacy, HBO Pay-Per-View will present the event live to the entire nation. Proceeds from this telecast will support construction of Victory Junction Gang Camp II in Kansas City, as well as the Tony Stewart Foundation.
The all-star race will feature such racing icons as Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne, Kyle Busch, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Carl Edwards, Kevin Harvick, Matt Kenseth, Mark Martin, Denny Hamlin, Bobby Labonte and more. All will pilot 2,300-pound dirt late model stock cars capable of putting out over 800 horsepower.
The live, commercial-free broadcast will begin at 7pm/et (4pm/pt), with an immediate replay and subsequent replays throughout the week and the following weekend. HBO Pay-Per-View's racing telecast has a suggested retail price of $24.95 and is available to more than 61 million pay-per-view homes. HBO Pay-Per-View is the leading supplier of event programming in the pay-per-view industry. Ordering information and up-to-the minute racing information is available at www.hbo.com.
"The Prelude is a fun, but unbelievably competitive race," said Stewart, a multi-time racing champion and proud owner of Eldora Speedway. "Last year's race was probably the best yet as Carl Edwards held off Kyle Busch and Jeff Gordon for the win. Eldora has always tried to go above and beyond for its fans, and last year with the addition of HBO Pay-Per-View, people across the country got to see what racing at Eldora is all about. HBO Pay-Per-View is back this year, and thanks to our partners at Old Spice, we're ready to top the $800,000 we raised last year. Corporate involvement, along with the commitment of the best race car drivers in the world, has allowed us to create an event that is as exciting as it is charitable. Experience is everything when it comes to dirt track racing, and there won't be a better way to spend a Wednesday night in June."
"Old Spice has been a proud sponsor of Tony Stewart since 1999, helping him look and smell good both on and off the track, even after his car hits the dirt at Eldora," said Carl Stealey, Old Spice associate marketing director. "Sponsoring the Prelude to the Dream is a natural fit for the brand, and we're thrilled to help such a good cause."
In addition to the aforementioned drivers, J.J. Yeley, Clint Bowyer, Jeff Burton, Ryan Newman, Bill Elliott, Dave Blaney, Aric Almirola, Ron Capps, Cruz Pedregon, Ray Evernham, Red Farmer, Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace have also committed to the Old Spice Prelude to the Dream.
Drivers from all types of disciplines, some with lots of dirt track experience and others with hardly any, will participate in hot laps, qualifying, heat races and the 30-lap feature on the half-mile clay oval, all of which will be televised live HBO Pay-Per-View.
"2007 was our debut for this prestigious event," said Tammy Ross, vice president, HBO Pay-Per-View & Sports. "We are thrilled to once again distribute this event live, without commercials, on pay-per-view so fans can see the top drivers in the world compete on dirt at Eldora to benefit a worthy cause."
With no points and no pressure, the Old Spice Prelude to the Dream is a throwback race, allowing drivers to step back in time and compete for the reasons they all went racing in the first place - pride and a trophy. And they'll do it on the same surface that racing legends Foyt and Andretti competed on nearly 50 years ago.
Other interesting storylines include:
* Jimmie Johnson's Return to Dirt: Johnson is very familiar with racing on dirt, just not on clay and not while going in circles. Johnson's racing pedigree began with motorcycles and off-road trucks before transitioning to stock cars in 1998.
* Dirt Veterans vs. Dirt Neophytes: Stewart, Gordon, Kahne, Newman, Blaney, Bowyer, Elliott, Farmer, Yeley, Schrader and Wallace grew up on dirt tracks, while Burton, Busch, Harvick, Almirola, Hamlin and Martin spent the majority of their racing upbringing on asphalt.
* What Happens When a Drag Racer has to Turn the Steering Wheel?: Capps is a 12-year veteran of the NHRA and Pedregon is a 14-year NHRA driver, where straight-line runs over 300 mph are commonplace. They'll have to turn right to go left as they sling their dirt late models around Eldora.
"Tony Stewart's support has been huge for Victory Junction," said Kyle Petty, who together with wife Pattie founded the Victory Junction Gang Camp in memory of their late son Adam. "Tony was one of the first drivers to get on board with us, and beyond the money he and his foundation has donated to the camp, he's brought notoriety, which has helped fuel interest in the camp. Now, there's so much interest that four years after opening the camp in Randleman, N.C., we need to open a second camp. The Victory Junction Gang Camp II in Kansas City will allow us to serve more kids, but also allow more kids from the West Coast and the middle of the country to enjoy camp. If a family is in California or Nevada or Washington, the costs to get them to North Carolina are almost double. By having a second Victory Junction Gang Camp in Kansas City, we'll be able to bring what we've built in North Carolina a little closer to kids in the rest of the country.
"What last year's Prelude did for the camp was unbelievable," continued Petty. "It was an incredibly cool event that raised a lot of money. Tony Stewart has always been a big supporter of the camp, and the event that he's created with the Prelude and its broadcast on HBO Pay-Per-View has become one of the camp's biggest contributors. And as we get ready to break ground on Victory Junction Gang Camp II in Kansas City, the Prelude's impact on our overall goal at Victory Junction - enriching the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses - is even greater."
Kansas City-based Sprint, a key partner to the Old Spice Prelude to the Dream since the event's inception in 2005, has also been a long-standing supporter of Victory Junction Gang Camp and its initiatives.
For those who want to see the Old Spice Prelude to the Dream in person, tickets are available online at www.eldoraspeedway.com or by calling the track office (937) 338-3815. Act fast - the race has sold out in each of its three previous years.
UPDATE Ticket renewals for the fourth annual Old Spice Prelude to the Dream at Eldora Speedway are ahead of schedule, pointing to another sell-out of the all-star dirt late model race featuring 25 world renown drivers. For those who want to see the Old Spice Prelude to the Dream in person, tickets are available online at www.EldoraSpeedway.com. Act fast - the race has sold out in each of its three
previous years and only a few thousand general admission tickets remain.
Last year, nearly 20,000 fans sitting in the track's grandstands watched Carl Edwards hold off strong charges from Kyle Busch and Jeff Gordon to take his first win at the half-mile clay oval in Rossburg, Ohio. Those unable to secure a ticket to last year's event watched live on HBO Pay-Per-View, with the collective audience raising $800,000 for the Victory Junction Gang Camp and the Tony Stewart Foundation.
Those three drivers and more will be back for this year's event, as will HBO Pay-Per-View, with the goal to raise $1 million to support construction of Victory Junction Gang Camp II in Kansas City, as well as the Tony Stewart Foundation. Two-time and reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson is a newcomer who will join Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne, Kevin Harvick, Matt Kenseth, Mark Martin, Denny Hamlin, Bobby Labonte and others as they pilot 2,300-pound dirt late model stock cars capable of putting out over 800 horsepower.
The live, commercial-free broadcast will begin at 7pm/et (4pm/et), with an immediate replay and subsequent replays throughout the week and the following weekend. HBO Pay-Per-View's racing telecast has a suggested retail price of $24.95 and is available to more than 71 million pay-per-view homes. HBO Pay-Per-View is the leading supplier of event programming in the pay-per-view industry. Ordering information and up-to-the minute racing information is available at www.hbo.com.
In addition to the aforementioned drivers, J.J. Yeley, Clint Bowyer, Ryan Newman, Bill Elliott, Dave Blaney, David Reutimann, Robby Gordon, Aric Almirola, Ron Capps, Cruz Pedregon, Ray Evernham, Red Farmer, Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace have also committed to the Old Spice Prelude to the Dream.
Kruz'n for Kids Motorcycle Poker Run
Date: June 7, 2008
- The Atlanta Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities will host the Inaugural "Kruz'n for Kids Motorcycle Poker Run" on Saturday, June 7. The event includes a scenic
ride through Clayton and Henry Counties, with stops at local Wal-Mart stores and Noah's Ark located in Locust Grove. The ride will begin on the 870-acre Atlanta Motor Speedway facility and finish with riders taking a lap around the 1.54-mile quad-oval track.
Registration begins at Atlanta Motor Speedway at 1:00 p.m. and the ride departs at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy the scenic ride and lap around the track followed by food, fun and entertainment in the infield at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The ride is open to all motorcycles; the entry fee is a $25 donation per motorcycle and $10 per passenger. To register or learn more about the sponsorship opportunities go to www.speedwaycharities.org
NASCAR Foundation Track Walk - New Hampshire
Date: June 28, 2008
- The NASCAR Foundation Track Walks give fans the unique opportunity to walk a lap around some of the most famous race tracks in NASCAR. Not only do walkers experience the track from a different perspective and enjoy the sights and sounds from the racing surface, they also benefit very worthy causes through fundraising!
A NASCAR Foundation Track Walk is a great event for friends and family members looking for entertainment at the track between race activities. Event participants will enjoy a kick-off celebration prior to entering the track for their one lap trek. Get your group together today and get on track for charity! Track Walk participants also have the opportunity to raise funds and awareness for the charitable causes supported by The NASCAR Foundation Track Walks by using our online fundraising tools and other fundraising resources.
Registration fees for the walk are $30 for each individual if registered online prior to the walk, and children under the age of 14 are free with a paying adult. Registration is $35 the day of the event. Participants are able to register as individuals or teams and are encouraged to raise money through friends, family and colleagues. Registered walkers at each walk that raise over $150 through team online fundraising are eligible for some unique NASCAR-themed prizes.
Fans can register online to participate in The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk by visiting www.nascar.com/foundation.
Chick-fil-A Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America
Date: July 13-19, 2008
The Chick-fil-A Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America has announced the route for its 14th annual motorcycle ride, to take place July 13-20, 2008. NASCAR driver and Charity Ride founder Kyle Petty will lead a field of more than 250 riders as they wind their way from the Midwest to the Deep South in an effort to raise awareness of and funds for Victory Junction Gang Camp and other children’s charities.
Riders will depart from Traverse City, Mich., on July 13, making overnight stops in Elkhart Lake, Wis.; Lombard, Ill.; Lexington, Ky.; White Sulfur Springs, W.Va.; Charlotte, N.C.; and Peachtree City, Ga., before reaching Savannah, Ga., their final destination, on July 19.
Since the Charity Ride’s inception in 1995, 5,700 participants have logged more than 7.2 million cumulative motorcycle miles and donated more than $10.5 million to Victory Junction Gang Camp and other charities that support chronically ill children. Petty and his wife, Pattie, founded the Victory Junction Gang Camp in Randleman, N.C., in 2004. The year-round camp serves children, ages 7 to 15, with a variety of health issues that would typically prevent them from attending camp. The camp operates solely on the donations of corporations, organizations and individuals. The Pettys recently announced the opening of a second Victory Junction Gang Camp in Wyandotte County, Kan.
“Pattie and I are constantly amazed and inspired by the dedication of our riders, sponsors and fans,” said Petty. “These companies and individuals are truly committed to bettering the lives of deserving children and their families. We’re looking forward to another great event – and more incredible results!”
Chick-fil-A President and Chief Operating Officer Dan Cathy will join Petty on the Charity Ride. This year marks Chick-fil-A’s fifth year as the event’s title sponsor, and the company has extended its sponsorship agreement through 2009.
“We at Chick-fil-A are grateful for the opportunity to once again be the title sponsor of the Kyle Petty Charity Ride,” Cathy said. “Chick-fil-A is proud to be associated with such a worthy cause and is eagerly anticipating another exciting Ride.”
More info at kylepettycharityride.com
"Smoke's Pit Stop for Charity" Program
Ends: July 31, 2008
- The Tony Stewart Foundation (TSF) is proud to announce a partnership with iSold It - the leading eBay drop-off store and No. 1 eBay seller - for a one-of-a-kind fundraiser.
Beginning May 1 and continuing through July 31, 2008, "Smoke's Pit Stop for Charity" event will allow race fans to donate a wide range of exclusive items to help generate support for TSF, the philanthropic institution founded by two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart.
TSF raises funds and distributes grants to IRS-qualified charitable organizations that provide for the physical well-being of children, and specifically, children who are critically ill or severely injured. TSF also supports animal welfare and conservation while also providing support to drivers seriously injured in the sport of auto racing.
Items submitted to "Smoke's Pit Stop for Charity" must have a market value of $50 or more to qualify. Program donors will receive recognition for the proceeds of their sold items through the iSold It/TSF partnership. Fan can bring their special items to their nearest iSold It store.
Race fans that assist in generating the highest total contributions during "Smoke's Pit Stop for Charity" program will be eligible for several prize packages, such as a 2009 Prelude to the Dream at Eldora Speedway VIP package, two 2009 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard packages, an autographed leather jacket, and several VIP ticket packages for weekend events at Eldora Speedway during the 2008-2009 racing seasons. All prize winners will be announced by TSF after Sept. 1, 2008.
Program guidelines, iSold It store locations and a complete list of prizes can be found at the official TSF website, www.TonyStewartFoundation.org. For information regarding iSold It, please visit www.i-soldit.com
NASCAR Foundation Track Walk - Bristol
Date: August 22, 2008
- The NASCAR Foundation Track Walks give fans the unique opportunity to walk a lap around some of the most famous race tracks in NASCAR. Not only do walkers experience the track from a different perspective and enjoy the sights and sounds from the racing surface, they also benefit very worthy causes through fundraising!
A NASCAR Foundation Track Walk is a great event for friends and family members looking for entertainment at the track between race activities. Event participants will enjoy a kick-off celebration prior to entering the track for their one lap trek. Get your group together today and get on track for charity! Track Walk participants also have the opportunity to raise funds and awareness for the charitable causes supported by The NASCAR Foundation Track Walks by using our online fundraising tools and other fundraising resources.
Registration fees for the walk are $30 for each individual if registered online prior to the walk, and children under the age of 14 are free with a paying adult. Registration is $35 the day of the event. Participants are able to register as individuals or teams and are encouraged to raise money through friends, family and colleagues. Registered walkers at each walk that raise over $150 through team online fundraising are eligible for some unique NASCAR-themed prizes.
Fans can register online to participate in The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk by visiting www.nascar.com/foundation.
Kenny Wallace's Night of Victory
Date: September 17, 2008
- The Night of Victory will be held on September 17, 2008 at Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, MN to benefit the Victory Junction Gang Camp. The event will be a day-long opportunity to reach fans in the Midwest. Throughout the day, the general public will be able to partake in the festivities at the track: they can meet NASCAR team members, see show cars, visit souvenir trailers, purchase merchandise and much more! The evening will culminate with an autograph session with the NASCAR drivers and personalities,
a match-race with the NASCAR drivers, a catered meal, and an auction with over 150 items of racing memorabilia to benefit the Victory Junction Gang. NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers will be on hand for autographs and photo opportunities. While we are expecting 500-700 people to be in attendance for the evening festivities, that number could easily be in thousands for the race-fest portion of the day. “We’re excited to have Kenny promoting “Night of Victory” through out the summer at the “Hang with Herman” events and we’re also excited about having our logo on his modified car,” says Rachel Dean, of RLD Marketing. “Kenny is a wonderful spokesperson and we’re more than thrilled having him promote
our fundraiser for the Victory Junction Gang Camp.”
Please visit www.nightofvictory.com for more information on the “Hang with Herman” and “Night of Victory” events.
NASCAR Foundation Track Walk - Lowe's Motor Speedway
Date: October 10, 2008
- The NASCAR Foundation Track Walks give fans the unique opportunity to walk a lap around some of the most famous race tracks in NASCAR. Not only do walkers experience the track from a different perspective and enjoy the sights and sounds from the racing surface, they also benefit very worthy causes through fundraising!
A NASCAR Foundation Track Walk is a great event for friends and family members looking for entertainment at the track between race activities. Event participants will enjoy a kick-off celebration prior to entering the track for their one lap trek. Get your group together today and get on track for charity! Track Walk participants also have the opportunity to raise funds and awareness for the charitable causes supported by The NASCAR Foundation Track Walks by using our online fundraising tools and other fundraising resources.
Registration fees for the walk are $30 for each individual if registered online prior to the walk, and children under the age of 14 are free with a paying adult. Registration is $35 the day of the event. Participants are able to register as individuals or teams and are encouraged to raise money through friends, family and colleagues. Registered walkers at each walk that raise over $150 through team online fundraising are eligible for some unique NASCAR-themed prizes.
Fans can register online to participate in The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk by visiting www.nascar.com/foundation.
MRO Win Trip to Daytona in 2009 Sweepstakes
Ends: November 20, 2008
Date of Trip: February 14 and 15, 2009
- Motor Racing Outreach and Focus on the Family are teaming up to send two race fans to the 2009 Big Race at Daytona.
This unique race package includes:
* Two infield pit passes
* Two roundtrip coach airfare tickets
* Hotel accommodations for February 14-15, 2009
* Rental car expenses
* A Daytona track experience hosted by Motor Racing Outreach
By registering, fans will also be eligible for monthly prize drawings for a team racing jacket. Please visit family.org/racing to register for the drawing and to view the official rules.
LENOX Extra Mile Heroes Program
Ends: November 30, 2008
- LENOX announced the kick-off of the LENOX Extra Mile Heroes Program. #31-Jeff Burton and LENOX are conducting a search for users and suppliers of industrial tools who go the extra mile. The winner of the LENOX Extra Mile Heroes Program could receive up to $1 million to split with their charity of choice. In recognition of the LENOX Extra Mile Heroes, the New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) Sprint Cup race has added a lap; making it the LENOX Industrial Tools 301. For the first time in NASCAR history, the length of the Sprint Cup race will be 301 laps to honor the efforts of these heroes.
To enter go to www.lenoxhero.com and submit the story of the hero in your life and why you think they should be the LENOX Extra Mile Hero. LENOX wants to know how the nominee has gone the extra mile for an individual or group and how their actions represent quality and integrity among users and suppliers of industrial tools.
All entries must be received on or before November 30, 2008. Nominations will be reviewed by a panel of judges and ten finalists will be announced in January 2009. Finalists will each receive a check for $3,100 and to go the extra mile, LENOX will match that amount for each of the finalist’s charity of choice. All ten finalists and a guest are also invited to attend the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 race scheduled for June 28, 2009, where the grand prize winner will be announced.
To Vote: Beginning on February 1, 2009, all of the finalists and their stories will be posted to www.lenoxhero.com. Customers will be asked to vote on who they think should be named the ultimate LENOX Extra Mile Hero. The finalist who receives the most votes will not only carry the honor of being the LENOX Extra Mile Hero, but they also win the Grand Prize of $31,000 as well as an additional $31,000 to be donated to their charity of choice. But that’s not all! If Burton wins the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 race scheduled for June 28, 2009, LENOX will increase the grand prize to $1 million for the winner to split with their charity of choice!
LENOX is the primary sponsor of Burton’s #31 Richard Childress Racing Chevy for this year’s LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on June 29th and the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis on July 27th. In addition, LENOX will serve as an associate sponsor of Burton’s #31 Chevy throughout the rest of the Sprint Cup season.
Complete LENOX Extra Mile Heroes Program details are available at www.lenoxhero.com. The program is open to users and suppliers of
industrial tools, 21 and over in the United States and Canada and submission will be accepted February 1, 2008 through November 30, 2008.
2008 NASCAR Pets Calendar
Date: ongoing
- NASCAR Fans can once again spend the year with some of their favorite NASCAR celebrities – drivers’ pets! The 2008 NASCAR Pets Calendar is now on sale at select Kmart stores and NASCAR.com.
This is the third year The Greg Biffle Foundation has produced the NASCAR Pets Calendar, which has proven to be very popular with fans. The calendar features NASCAR drivers and their pets and net proceeds benefit The Greg Biffle Foundation.
The 2008 calendar features returning NASCAR personalities such as Greg Biffle with his four dogs Foster, Gracie, Savannah and Daisy; Dale Earnhardt Jr. with his Boxer Killer; Matt Kenseth with cats Lars and Charlotte; Jamie McMurray and golden Labrador Jake; Casey Mears and black Labrador Nacho and Tony Stewart with dogs Kayle and Deuce. Some of the new faces in this year’s calendar include Kurt Busch, David Gilliland, Jimmie Johnson, Dale Jarrett and David Ragan.
This year, the calendar holds special poignancy for the entire NASCAR community. Former NASCAR Chairman Bill France Jr., who passed away in June, is featured with his wife, Betty Jane France, and their four dogs Will, Lizzie, Annie and Maxwell. Under Mr. France’s stewardship, NASCAR grew from a regional sport to become the nation’s #1 spectator sport with 75 million fans.
With a $25,000 donation to The Greg Biffle Foundation, NASCAR partner Pedigree has signed on, once again, to sponsor the monthly pet tips. The tips are helpful to dog owners looking for ways to improve their canines’ fitness and health.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Robby Gordon Motorsports Racing Jackets
Date: ongoing?
- Verizon Wireless and Motorola Team up with Robby Gordon Motorsports in the Fight against Domestic Violence
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Verizon Wireless, Motorola, and Robby Gordon Motorsports are trying to help raise community awareness about domestic violence and its societal impact. One out of 3 American women report being abused at some point in their lifetime, and 21% of full-time, employed adults report they have been a victim.
Verizon Wireless is a corporate leader in helping to prevent domestic violence and also has an established program called HopeLine that collects and turns unused phones into support for victims of domestic violence. Since HopeLine's national phone recycling and re-use program was launched in 2001, Verizon Wireless:
" Has collected more than 4 million phones
" Awarded nearly $4 million in cash grants to domestic violence agencies and organizations throughout the country
" Distributed more than 40,000 phones with airtime and other features valued at more than $10 million to be used by victims of domestic violence
" Properly disposed of nearly 1 million no-longer-used wireless phones in an environmentally sound way
" Kept more than 200 tons of electronic waste and batteries out of landfills
In an effort to further raise money to combat domestic violence, Verizon Wireless, Motorola, and Robby Gordon Motorsports have produced two authentic Robby Gordon leather jackets. All proceeds from the jacket sales will be donated to three anti-violence organizations: The North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence, South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, and Tennessee Coalition Against Violence. Each agency provides support to hundreds of domestic violence shelters and rape crisis centers in its state. They hope to generate community awareness about issues, problems, policy and legislation relating to domestic violence and sexual assault within their region.
The jackets are made of soft New Zealand lambskin leather. Each has a banded collar and full zip front that tapers to a fitted non-elastic waist. One leather jacket was designed to look like Gordon's driver uniform complete with full color logos of Verizon Wireless, Motorola and other various companies. The other is a classic version - a black leather jacket with black logos and black suede accents. The jackets are available in various sizes for a cost of $225 and are available for purchase online at: midwestgrp.com/rgm/.
This is a one-time special offer with limited quantities available. Orders are currently being taken and will continue while supplies last.
For more information on Verizon Wireless' HopeLine, please visit www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline.
Denny Hamlin's Slow Things Auctions
Date: thru 2008
- Denny Hamlin is getting rid of all the things that slow him down. Autographed items are being auctioned off on eBay, with all proceeds to benefit St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
To see the list of auctions, go to fedex.com.
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Nuts 4 Kids
Date: ongoing
- Belmont Peanuts has teamed up with The Speedway Children's Charities and offering their delicious Gourmet Virginia Peanut Products as a way to help raise funds for the Charity! The program is very simple, all you need to do is browse their catalog on this site [www.sccnuts4kids.com] and place an order. When they receive and process your order, a large percentage of the sale goes directly to the Speedway Children's Charities. They will make an effort to update the webpage regularly as to keep up with the many things that the Speedway Charities have going on, but you can always click on the link and go directly to the Speedway Children's Charities Homepage. If you have any difficulties using their site and would prefer to order by phone, please call anytime at 1-877-SCC-NUTS.
Friends of Speedway Children's Charities Victory Lanes
Fans Can Buy Etchings on Victory Lane
Date: ongoing
- NASCAR fans know how hard it is for their favorite drivers to get to Victory Lane. But Speedway Children's Charities (SCC) is teaming up with Get-Etched.com to give racing fans across the country their chance to do just that … literally carve a family photograph of their choice onto black granite walls to be built at all six Speedway Motorsports (SMI) tracks.
Construction will soon begin on "Friends of Speedway Children's Charities Victory Lanes" at SMI tracks in California, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. Fans have the opportunity to purchase space in an SCC Victory Lane of their choice, with net proceeds benefiting Speedway Children's Charities. For a fee of $300, plus shipping and handling, those who purchase space in SCC Victory Lanes will receive one 8.5X11 etching shipped to their home and a 5X7 version that will be hung on one of the "Friends Walls" at an SMI track.
Each of the six SMI tracks will be limited to 10,000 etchings per wall. Get-Etched.com will accept both original prints and digital images for processing and etching, with space also available for a personal message. Those interested in purchasing etchings can do so by visiting the company's web site at www.get-etched.com or www.FriendsWall.com.
Speedway Children's Charities provides funds to organizations that meet the direct needs of children. From mentoring programs to camps for special-needs children, the organization impacts the lives of children by supporting organizations that work tirelessly to see that their needs are met and that no child is left behind … regardless of illness, social environment or disability. More info at speedwaycharities.org.
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