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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Revised Schedule for Sunday, December 6th
Friday, December 4, 2009
Reminder Saturday Schedule is the same as the Friday Schedule - available at www.carsracermarketing.com or go to www.orlandospeedworld.org .
Revised Schedule for Sunday December 6th
9 a.m. Pits open
10-11 a.m. Final Practice Trucks
11-11:45 a.m. Mandatory Truck Meeting ( Officials, Drivers, Crewcheifs, Spotters )
11:45 - 12:30 p.m. Legends, Champ Karts, Bandoleros Practice
12 p.m. Front Grandstand Gate Opens
12:30 p.m. Legends Qualifying
1 p.m. Truck Crews set up pits in infield
1:30 p.m. Pre-race Trucks on front stretch
2 p.m. Charity Truckers 200 Laps
Bandoleros 15 Laps
Champ Karts 25 Laps
Legends 30 Laps
4th Annual Charity Truckers 200 Postponed Until Saturday and Sunday, December 5th and 6th
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Orlando, FL (December 3, 2009) Due to the inclement weather forecast for Friday, December 4th, the 4th Annual Charity Truckers 200 presented by Fountain Motorsports has been moved to Saturday, December 5th and Sunday, December 6th.
The original Friday, December 4th schedule will now run on Saturday, December 5th. The Saturday, December 5th schedule, will now run on Sunday, December 6th with the truck race starting at 2 pm.
"I will have the Sunday schedule out shortly," said Founder Rick Bristol. "However the Friday schedule will be run exactly the same on Saturday, December 5th. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but with 100% forecast of rain tomorrow, we had to revise our schedule."
Please join us Saturday, December 5th, and Sunday, December 6th, at Orlando SpeedWorld when Fountain Motorsports presents the 4th Annual Charity Truckers 200. We look forward to seeing everyone there.
FFH Concert Update, Charity Truckers 200 update, laps sold update !
Sunday, November 22, 2009
The 1st Annual Charity concert featuring FFH and the 4th Annual Charity Truckers 200 Race Weekend is a bit less than 2 weeks away. Thursday night December 3rd is the concert, Friday and Saturday the 4th & 5th is the Charity Truckers 200 Race weekend. You can get all the info at www.carsevents.com.
Award winning Christian group FFH returns to Central Florida for the first time in a few years, they are tremendous and will bless you with their music an testimonies. The concert is at Orlando Baptist Church at 500 S. Semoran Blvd. Orlando. Thursday Night December 3rd, doors open at 6, Derrek Janney sings 6:50 to 7:15, then FFH at 7:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday December 4th & 5th at Orlando Speedworld on East Colonial Dr. near 520 cocoa cutoff. There is racing both nights, the highlight of the weekend is the 200 Lap Pro- Truck race Saturday night. Autograph session at 5:15 with all the drivers pre-race at 6:30 Racing at 7 p.m. Check web site for all the schedule and info.
I want to advise all Scouts, Fire Fighters, EMT's, Law Enforcement and Military that for the Charity Truckers 200 Race weekend, you and you direct family( wife, husband, children) will be admitted FREE for both nights of the racing action. You simply need to present ID, be in uniform or something that shows you are in one of these areas. We simply ask you to buy some raffle tickets, programs, t-shirts or throw money in the helmets when we do the collection. We will do a helmet pass both nights so you have the opportunity.
These events are raising money for 3 families in need. Families that face terminal illness or have lost someone to cancer.
You can learn more about them on our web site www.carsevents.com or at the events.
As of Tonight we have sold just 64 Laps of the 200. I am praying for some folks to step up and help to fill the laps. The are $20 each....$10 goes right to the families. This is a great way to help it can alone raise $2000.00 for the cause, then alt of the lap money is most times donated back. So if you can help I need to know asap so we can fill the laps and print a lap sponsor sheet to go insert in the programs and announce.
Here are the laps available right now.
36, 37, 39-42, 45, 47-51, 53, 54, 56, 58-63, 65-67, 69, 71-79, 84, 86-96, 103, 105-132, 134-137, 139-151, 153-163, 165-196.
Please help...simply call me or e-mail me and tell me how many laps and which ones you want. Send payment made to C.A.R.S. Racing for a Cause Inc. - 812 Romano Ave. Orlando FL 32807.
407-497-0448 - rbmini68@aol.com
You can call me anytime with questions etc. I hope you will be a part of a great couple events for a great cause. Helping those in need. Thanks
Pre-Entries Are Rolling In
Monday, November 2, 2009
Pre-entries for the Charity Truckers 200 are being to roll in daily. The following is the list thus far. Watch as it grows and grows.
Remember, these guys are racing to help families in need so please send in your pre-entry today.
1. #40 Mike Powers Pembroke Pines FL.
2. #30 Chad Pierce Orlando FL.
3. #39 Tyler Laing Davie FL.
4. #20 Anthoy Sergi Oviedo FL.
5. #47 Robert Kasye Jr. Debary FL.
6. #7 Pancho Mendoza Mexico City, Mexico
7. #33 Alan Bruns Minneola FL.
8. #15 Steve Throop West Palm Beach FL.
9. #77 Lance Daubach - Plant City FL.
10. #121 Andy Leserra Fellsmere FL.
11. #55 Scott Reeves Royal Palm Beach FL.
12. #21 Derrick Reeves Royal Palm Beach FL.
13. #64 Brent Huber Venice FL.
14. #407 Norman Agostinho Davenport FL.
15. #37 Nick Hernandez Palmetto FL.
16. #04 Doug Samion Orlando FL.
17. #41 Stephen Darvalics Venice FL.
18. #00 Whitney Poole Titusville FL.
19. #34 Blake Koch
20. #12 Charlie Montgomery Venice FL.
21. #16 Tim Sozio
22. #13 JR Garcia - Wimauma FL.
23. #24 Michael Pilla - Charlotte N.C.
24. #20X Bubba Clem - Tampa FL.
25. #30 Chris Huntoon - Port Charlotte FL.
26. #82 Bobby Owens - Safety Harbor FL.
Pre-Entries
Monday, November 2, 2009
Pre-entries for the Charity Truckers 200 are being to roll in daily. The following is the list thus far. Watch as it grows and grows.
Remember, these guys are racing to help families in need so please send in your pre-entry today.
1. #40 Mike Powers Pembroke Pines FL.
2. #30 Chad Pierce Orlando FL.
3. #39 Tyler Laing Davie FL.
4. #20 Anthoy Sergi Oviedo FL.
5. #47 Robert Kasye Jr. Debary FL.
6. #7 Pancho Mendoza Mexico City, Mexico
7. #33 Alan Bruns Minneola FL.
8. #15 Steve Throop West Palm Beach FL.
9. #77 Lance Daubach - Plant City FL.
10. #121 Andy Leserra Fellsmere FL.
11. #55 Scott Reeves Royal Palm Beach FL.
12. #21 Derrick Reeves Royal Palm Beach FL.
13. #64 Brent Huber Venice FL.
14. #407 Norman Agostinho Davenport FL.
15. #37 Nick Hernandez Palmetto FL.
16. #04 Doug Samion Orlando FL.
17. #41 Stephen Darvalics Venice FL.
18. #00 Whitney Poole Titusville FL.
19. #34 Blake Koch
20. #12 Charlie Montgomery Venice FL.
21. #16 Tim Sozio
22. #20x Bubba Clem Tampa FL.
Joey Sciacca Needs Our Prayers
Friday, October 23, 2009
C.A.R.S. Racing for a Cause Inc.
Orlando FL. 10-23-09 - Joey Sciacca, 2 years old, and one of the children we are helping with the Charity Truckers 200 Weekend, FFH Concert and Golf Tournament is in need of our prayers. In an e-mail from his Mom, today I was informed they are in St. Pete beginning a bone marrow transplant for his stage 4 Neuroblastoma cancer. This will most likely keep Joey and his parents in the hospital for up to two months. He has a huge battle ahead of him, and the parents obviously have much to worry over right now. I am asking all of you who know the Lord, please pray that this transplant works. It will take up to 6 months for him to heal and be able to know how it worked.
We are asking God for another Miracle for Joey, and for peace for the family. This will make it impossible for Joey to be with us, as he first may still be in the hospital but also his immune system will be gone for a while, and the chance of serious sickness makes it too dangerous for him to attend the events. The Father will be coming to be with us as Mom said she will not leave his side, and I can certainly understand that.
Please help us raise funds that will help this family with Medical Bills, out of work expenses etc. Go to www.carsevents.com or www.racermarketing.com for all the info. We hope to see you Thursday Night December 3rd at Orlando Baptist Church for the Charity Concert featuring FFH and guest Derek Janney. The December 4th & 5th is the 4th Annual Charity Truckers 200 weekend brought to you by Fountain Motorsports Driver Development and Biscayne Roofing !
Charity Truckers 200 Draws Closer
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
The Charity Truckers 200 weekend presented by Fountain Motorsports Driver Development is drawing near. Things have progressed very well so far. We also have our 1st Annual Charity Concert Thursday Night December 3rd, the night before we begin racing. It will feature Contemporary Christian Group FFH with guest Derek Janney in concert at Orlando Baptist Church located at 500 South Semoran Blvd in Orlando.
You can get more info and order ticket for that at www.carsevents.com.
Projects to finish over the next 48 days is to finish the 4th Annual Souvenir Program, Sell all 200 Laps at $20 each, get trophies & plaques, get the families all set up with accommodations, assemble volunteer officials and workers, plan food for Friday night feeding and much more. If you can help by sponsoring laps it would be greatly appreciated as half of the money goes to the families. Pro-truck drivers please get your entries in as soon as possible remembering the parking Friday morning for the pits will be according to order entries are received and it also decides any duplicate numbers. All other drivers in any of the divisions competing please go to www.carsracermarketing.com and print out and send in a entry form ( no fees ) just send in the info so we can plan.
I want you to know how tough things are out there, I know it will be a sacrifice for many folks to be at the event. I just ask you to think if we have it rough, how much more do these families facing terminal illnesses, losing loved ones have it. WE can still make it happen if everyone just does something, what ever that is.
I always try to convey to all of you how much I appreciate your love and support over the years, I again want you to know how much I and these families appreciate it. May God bless you for your giving. Thank you and if you have any questions or concerns please call me at 407-497-0448.
New Sponsors Join Charity Truckers 200
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Racecar Engineering, Drawdy Bros. Construction, Walmart and Aarons join growing supporters for upcoming Charity events
C.A.R.S. Racing for a Cause Inc.
As C.A.R.S. Racing for a Cause Inc. gears up for 3 major events, to raise money for children and families facing serious and terminal illnesses, they announce some names that have joined in the effort. President Rick Bristol announced today that Racecar Engineering has joined on to help sponsor awards for the Charity Truckers 200 weekend.
They will sponsor Gift Certificates for several awards to the drivers on the Dec 5th Charity Truckers 200 race and for the special Strictly-stock event on Friday December 4th. " I want to thank Steve for his support again of the Charity Truckers event, we continue to wish Steve the best as he recovers from a serious crash at DeSoto Speedway" said Bristol.
Also announced was that Aaron's will once again be a part of the Charity Truckers event sponsoring the event shirts and souvenir program. They also are giving away a ton of great items as raffle prizes. They also are stepping up again as an associate sponsor of the first 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament and will also have items for the golfers and door prizes. " Phil Guadagno with Aarons has become a good friend and supporter of our charity events, and I appreciate him very much. We are working on some big things for next years events, it could really help these events grow tremendously. Aaron's is one of my favorite sponsors in racing and I am of course a huge David Reutimann fan and have been lucky to be a friend". Lucky Dog will once again be in attendance for the Charity Truckers 200 weekend !
" I received a call this week, that I have to be honest was a great surprise" added Rick. Walmart has stepped up with a grant donation to help with the 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament and I they were excited to be able to work together in the future. They love to help kids and families, so they want to work together in future events and that really is exciting for the possibilities.
The 1st Annual Golf Tournament is set for Saturday September 12th, and we need golfers so if you play or know of those that do, please pass the info on. You can go to www.carsracermarketing.com for a info and entry form.
" I also am amazed at how God has worked on the heart of someone to help and how it was just the right thing for he and his family to do" stated Rick. "I had been praying for the funds to help with this years 1st Annual Charity Concert set for December 3rd featuring award winning contemporary Christian group FFH. A very special e-mail came to me from Justin Drawdy and his family business Drawdy Bros. Construction and they will be covering the main cost of bringing in the group for the concert. I can not tell you what a blessing it was to me and I feel to him that this worked out. He will be attending the concert with his wife and family then flying to Pensacola to compete in the Snowball Derby".
" Thanks to all these folks for being a part of my vision to help others in need. God Bless all of you!"
You can find out more details at www.carsracermarketing.com or call Rick at 407-497-0448 or e-mail him at rbmini68@aol.com.
Charity Truckers 200 and other Charity Events taking shape
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
C.A.R.S. Racing for a Cause Inc.
Orlando FL. 7-22 -09 The 2009 edition of the Charity Truckers 200 race weekend set for December 4th & 5th at the Orlando Speedworld is taking shape at a great pace and event promoter Rick Bristol is so thankful and excited about how things are going.
" We are ahead of any other year as far as sponsors coming on board, awards being sponsored and other details of the event, that really excites me" stated Bristol.
" Are biggest thing left to do is sell laps for this event 10 of 200 are sold so far".
"We have three pre-entries so far, and we are just in July. That is cool".
Fountain Motorsports Driver Development is again the title sponsor of the weekend and Biscayne Roofing again returns as the sponsor of the Charity Truckers 200 race.
Aaron's has again come on board sponsoring the event program and t-shirts for the event as well as donating raffle prizes and Lucky Dog will be back with us again. Brun's Inc. General Contactors returns again sponsoring Friday night's racing program which includes the truck qualifying.
Coulter Motorsports steps up again sponsoring the pit cookout after Friday nights action, trophies for the event and the Mini-cup division. Doug Webb and Webb's Commercial Services returns with sponsorship of the Strictly-stock $500 winner take all event.
A couple new sponsors this year include McCutchen Farms who will sponsor the DAARA Antique Divisions. The other new sponsor MJS Concrete Inc. has stepped up in a great way sponsoring the Friday Super-stock $600 winner take all event, the Champ Kart division racing both nights and the Saturday Night Legends race. They are also sponsoring 4 awards including the, Fast Qualifier, Hard Charger, 1/2 way leader and Hard Luck awards. A couple other returning award sponsors are Dannis & Dannis Inc with the Calculated move of the race award and Rex Engineering sponsoring the Lucky Dog award.
At the time of this there are 5 awards left to be filled. They are the Cool move of the race, Fast Lap of the race, Clean move of the race and two new ones added this week. The new ones are Highest finishing lady of the race and Youngest finisher of the race if you are interested in these awards call Rick Bristol they are $100 each.
Rick also is thankful to Robert Hart for allowing the use of Orlando Speedworld for this event and to the volunteers that will help work the event in December.
This years event will benefit three families. They are the Sciacca Family, the Purvis Family and the Whaley Family. You can see more on these families on the web site which is www.carsracermaketing.com it has all the info on C.A.R.S. Racing for a Cause Inc. a non-profit charitable foundation. Complete schedule of race weekend, entry form, race procedures, purse etc. is also on the site.
Rick also has added two big events to help this years family. The first Annual Charity Golf Tournament will be help September 12th at the Remington Golf Club in Kissimmee FL. It is a 4 player best ball scramble format. The teams can me men, women and youth teams. This allows for families to play together if they want. It is $250 per team or $65 per golfer to play. This tournament is sponsored by Florida Lift Systems Inc. and we are still seeking hole sponsors for $150, it will include a sign posted on your hole and special thanks at the awards lunch after golf. We also need door prizes for this as well if you can help in that area. We need golfers please go to the web site and print out and entry form and come play for a good cause.
Another event this year will be held the Thursday night December 3rd before the Charity Truckers 200 weekend ! It will be a special concert to held at Orlando Baptist Church in Orlando. The concert will feature award winning Christian group FFH in concert ! They are making their return to Orlando for the first time in a couple of years. Drawdy Bros Construction of Ft. Pierce FL has stepped up to sponsor this event. "Justin Drawdy who is a former Champion at FASCAR racing and a Christian man wanted to help make this possible and we are very appreciative" stated Bristol. The tickets for the concert go on sale August 1st they are $16. " I also want to thank Pastor Janney for allowing us to use their beautiful church for this event, and Youth Pastor Wesley Beachum for helping to organize and work the concert" added Rick.
You can keep up with all the events on the web site again www.carsracermarketing.com as Karnac.com and Jack Smith donate their services to help keep it going.
You can contact Rick Bristol at 407-497-0448 or by e-mail at rbmini68@aol.com
If you can help with raffle prizes, hole sponsorships, door prizes or awards and laps please let Rick know.
September 12th - Remington Golf Club - Kissimmee FL 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament presented by Florida Lift Systems Inc.
December 3rd - 1st Annual Charity Concert - First Baptist Church - Orlando featuring FFH !
presented by Drawdy Bros. Construction.
December 4th & 5th - 4th Annual Charity Truckers 200 Weekend - presented by Fountain Motorsports Driver Development and Biscayne Roofing !
Please help us help these families in need !
Tommy Hopkins Update
Friday, June 12, 2009
Hi everyone.
It's been a while and I wanted to touch base with you. Tommy is doing great. He just celebrated his 12Th birthday on May 30Th. We were battling with a blood test called ACTH for over 2 years with it being over 1100. Last month when he was tested (of course, after a christian revival meeting!) it was 63 which is normal!!!
The chemotherapy did some damage to his pituitary gland so that he wasn't making growth hormone. That's why he is still so small for his age.
Dr. Miller started him on growth hormone injections last month. That was a horrific thing to start!They had originally given him an auto injector pen that held thirteen doses of the medicine. He is only to get 1mg a day and the pen was defective and gave him almost 8mg of the medicine! The bad thing was it could cause a drop in blood sugar followed by a high blood sugar and could cause swelling in the brain.
Once again, my God came through. He had NO side effects from the overdose. He now uses single dose needles that only hold the 1mg he is supposed to get. That way there are no chances for errors there! We just completed the third grade curriculum and are starting in the fourth. If we get to a diploma state great! If we don't, that's okay too. He wasn't supposed to be here according to this disease.
Slow and steady wins the race and trust me, I'm a turtle! I just needed to let all of you know how he is doing. You are all my family and I believe you love him as much as I do. I know he is a blessing in my life just as his brother Bobby (who by the way turned 16 on May 28Th!) is. Although this disease has taken a lot away from this family, it has also given a lot to this family.
It has given us a faith in Christ that we've never known. It has also given us strength to persevere against anything brought against us. If God is for us, who can be against us?
I hope this finds all of you doing well and gives you inspiration to face whatever lies ahead. You can overcome and you can finish standing tall. He is there to pick you up and hold you up. Just let him. We love all of you so much.
You are part of our family. Love and hugs to you all.
Shelly and Tommy Hopkins
C.A.R.S. Racing for a Cause Inc. new non-profit charitable foundation
Thursday, January 15, 2009
C.A.R.S. Motorsports & Racer Marketing
Orlando FL 1-15-09 - Owner and President Rick Bristol announced today that all is official and his dream of a non-profit charitable foundation has been realized. " I am just simply amazed at how God has brought this all together". "This will enable us to grow and help more people in the future". said Bristol.
Bristol a long time racer, official and fan began helping children's homes years ago and in 14 years he was able to raise nearly $75,000. After a brief interruption, while he figured out what to do next, he was led to the Charity Truckers 200 event which has become a staple of the racing community each December at Orlando Speedworld. To date in the three years it has raised a bit over $33,000 for 3 needing families, who's children has been battling life threatening diseases.
"I can only say that I am so blessed to be able to do this, it is an honor and a privilege and God has blessed it so much" added Bristol. " Because of so many wonderful friends, officials, racers and fans this thing is just growing all the time, it truly is wonderful".
Rick had formed a board of directors that include long time friends Butch Pierce (VP),
Barbara Pierce (Officer) ad Chad Pierce (Officer). Rick's wife Carla serves as treasurer. Rick plans to add a couple more to the board to help with financial stability and direction. Linda Dannis a friend from Texas with Dannis & Dannis Inc. has volunteered to handle all the tax and accounting chores for the newly formed non-profit.
"I can not tell you how honored I am to have the friends and support I do for this dream. The Pierce family means a lot to me, they are great folks and my wife has always been there with me for the past 25 years, that means the world. Linda Dannis, who is the mother of one of my best friends and crew member on our truck team Eric Reynolds, has been so great in helping me get to this point and her willingness to help us with the taxes and accounting is so appreciated" stated Rick.
With the new non-profit, this means that all the folks who donate and help this charity can now use it as a tax deduction. Rick has formed a Driver Member Program that will be out to all the drivers on the current mailing and e-mail list by mid February. He also has a Member program for anyone who wants to support the charity. It is set up to where you can sign up to support monthly, quarterly or yearly. You set the amount and can spread it out over the entire year which will make it easier to help without coming up with that big amount at one time. A sponsor program for the event sponsors etc. will also be set up to be able to be done that way as well. If you want more information on this please call 407-497-0448 or e-mail Rick at rbmini68@aol.com.
A new web site and logo are being worked on right now and nominations for families to help are being accepted now at the same contact info above. This will allow Rick to be able to help others during the year as well if the need arises, but the main focus will still be the Charity Truckers 200 and maybe getting big enough to help more than one family each year.
The 4th Annual Charity Truckers 200 will be set for December 4th & 5th, 2009 at Orlando Speedworld. Some early announcements thus far, the DeSoto Champ karts will wrap up there season as part of the Charity Truckers 200 weekend racing both nights with 25-30 Karts expected. Also Rick is meeting with the Boy Scouts of America to set up a Camp out Jamboree and Pine Wood Derby Racing deal to be a part of the weekend as well. He is also working on a couple other things that could really boost the weekends events and attendance. Look for more announcements throughout the months to come. Rick plans to have info packs with final divisions etc.out to all drivers by July 15th.
If you want to a part of this event and the non-profit C.A.R.S. Racing for a Cause Inc. please call Rick or e-mail him. Info on the past three event can be seen at www.carsracermarketing.com.
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