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AUTO RACERS FOR KIDS CHARITIES

Three years ago I began a journey with no idea where it was going to take me, but nevertheless, as I have done many times before, I said yes, and jumped in with reckless abandon.

Fast-forward to 2010, and the ride is still expanding, often faster than I can run, but that is not new to me and I thrive on the unknown, untested, and yes, at times, the unsafe. I suspect that this is really a racer’s view of a normal life, and it is normal. Anyone that lives other than this we consider strange, and they feel the same about us.

This journey I am referring to is my connection with Auto Racers For Kids Charities (ARK), and meeting a man by the name of Dave Stewart, from Erie, with this idea for raising money for needy kids without all the administrative costs. You know, real volunteers, doing real work, for no pay. What a concept! Before I forget, Dave is a financial advisor.

Now we needed someone from the racing side, and I volunteered Scott Bonnell without asking him first. Dave, being much like me, jumped on him like a bear on honey. Well let me tell you, we are a highly motivated and aggressive group, with all the people Dave has convinced to help with this cause.

We have raised many thousands of dollars for kids through many means, and all has been done without paying anyone. Sounds like the American spirit to me.

Scott Bonnell has helped get a race series off the ground this year with the hope of raising 100,000 dollars for kids, and no payroll. The second race of the series will be at Eriez Speedway on Thursday July 22 at 7 PM, and we are asking you to pass the word to help make this a success.

Some of you may know Scott was in a bad crash last Saturday in New York, but he will try to be in attendance at this event.

We are expecting 30 plus sprint cars for this event, with many name drivers. You will not be disappointed coming to this. The first race was at Sportsman’s Speedway in Knox, and we had 30 cars there.

Won’t you please come and support the Auto Racers for Kids Charities, with the racers doing the work?

For information call,814 454 2472 or e mail Dave.
You can also follow Auto Racers For Kids Charities on Facebook.

Thanks in advance for being there.

In Christ

Bill Beck

Motor Racing Outreach Associate Chaplain