Nhra strikes again - must read for stk/ss at ned nat event

[mykids]

I started this thread because I was curious to see if anyone had the same feelings that I do - I am not against them trying to bring on some new blood however why not at a LODRS event or an open to see how it fit's - I am not sure what type of PR will come of a staging lane packed with guy's trying to make a wager on there hopeful winner but the other side is if they are invited to race is it a freebie for them where we pay $300 plus - as I stated in the beginning I don't have all the details but I feel like that could be a few more Stockers or SS car's that would like to be in the event - In regard to a show this is posted in the Top Sportsman Forum and the kids were walked through the pit's and talked to a lot of the Sportsman Car Owners and Drivers it was pretty cool and you could tell the kid's were having a great time just my $.02:


(Just got done speaking with the GM of New England Dragway.. They will be hosting our 3rd annual KARZ 4 KIDZ on Friday of the Lucas Oil Divisional Race. This event has grown each year and we look forward to bringing new kids and kids that have been before. The track will also have a presence at the Car Show Sponsored by ATI PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS on Thursday July 22nd on the State House grounds in Concord NH. Its going to be an action packed summer for WHEELZ UP RADIO and our whole team.. We hope you will support all of our events. We are still looking for a few more cars to have on display at the Show. You can contact me here on FB or shoot me an e mail wheelzupradio@outlook.com. )
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[barnca2010]

When we started this event 2 yrs ago.. We brought 74 kids. Last year we brought 184 kids. The main goal was to let the kids see something that many may have never, or will not get the chance to see it again. We brought many Companies along with us who donated give aways.. Hats, shirts, whatever. The division stepped with stuff also.. As we walked thru the pits.. Many teams, and drivers stepped out of there trailers and motor homes to check it out. Many people were throwing stuff like again hats and shirt to the kids.. I had a couple boxes of hats from Lucas Oil.. When ever a driver stopped and we talked to them.. I had them sign the hat and give it to one of the kids. Now some may think i got this together to promote myself and our radio show.. That isnt true at all.. I grew up in Drag Racing.. And with what i do as a hobby i worked really hard to put these events together. You as the racer need to be part of it. Its all simple stuff.. Something as simple as a sticker will light up a kids face. We had enough stuff that one of my goals was accomplished.. Everyone, including staff went home with something.

Jay Blake took time out of his busy day to stop and talk to the kids. Joe Lombardo made a point to come and speak with them... Dave Mohn did also. So i guess what im saying is. it doesnt take a whole hell of alot to reach out to people and let them know what is going on. One of the worse things i ever heard a racer say was.. Well its not my job to promote the race.. Thats the tracks job. Well sorry, but i call BS. And by doing what we did the past 2 years. Its proof that a little effort goes a long way. WHEELZ UP RADIO along with Lucas Oil Products. Strange Engineering, Brodix Heads and many more will be bringing the 3rd ANNUAL CARZ 4 KIDS at New England Dragway. And also dont forget about or Car Show at the State Capitol in Concord NH. I have also spoken with the Governor and if his schedule allows.. He will be making an appearance at the Car Show. SO i ask you.. Step up.. Be part. Show off your hard work.

[Dan Fahey]

Would not mind donating to a cause like this.
Bringing kids with some Chaperons.
Have a Canopy there with some screens.
Someplace they can take a nap if they need one.
Food, walking through the pits, talking!
Get ear plugs to block the noise.

my 2 cents
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[barnca2010]

Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

Would not mind donating to a cause like this.
Bringing kids with some Chaperons.
Have a Canopy there with some screens.
Someplace they can take a nap if they need one.
Food, walking through the pits, talking!
Get ear plugs to block the noise.

my 2 cents
d

One of the first things i made sure of.. And i have to thank ROb Hyatt for it.. Was all the kids had ear plugs and or headphones made available. Some kids have sensory issues so we made accomodations for them and had headphones supplied.. The one thing that i learned last year.. Because it was hotter than the 3rd level of hell the day we went.. Was i need to have more water than what we brought. Again it takes all of you.. If you just keep bitching and complaining.. It does nothing.. Set yourselves apart from the crowd..

[Tom P]

At Seattle a few years ago I was sitting in the stands with a whole group of young girls and three lovely moms in front of me. The half dozen or so girls ranged from maybe seven or eight years old to mid teens. Two of the moms seemed to be reading Danielle Steele novels rather than watching the races. I assumed they were racers family.
I asked one and nope, her daughter wanted to go and she wasn't going to just drop her at the gate. Her daughters friends and their mothers all came as group.
The daughters watch the races on TV and root for the women. They would disappear and come back with signed stuff from the Force girls and Erica Enders. I pointed out to them they missed a bunch of ladies, that Jackie Alley and Ashley Sanford and half the Super Comp drivers were around too.
I think they thought there may be just a few female drivers.

When I was that age I wasn't aware of any girl who would have decided on their own to go to the track. Good for them, we need more like them. It sometimes seems that even with a bunch of Jr Dragsters the average age of everyone at the track is still 50! If the Jr's left it's over 60!