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StevePond
01-20-2005, 11:36 AM
This was sent to me to post - sorry for the delay, but if there's anyone in the area that would like to attend, the proceeds are going to a very worthy cause.



January 22, 2005
Washtenaw RC Raceway
For the thousands of people who have lost loved ones and friends, for the injured and sick......


Washtenaw RC Raceway and RC Product Designs
Invites you to attend the Race for Relief on January 22, 2005 in conjunction with our regularly scheduled Electric Radio Controlled points race.

100% of PROFITS WILL BE DONATED to the RED CROSS INTERNATIONAL RELIEF FUND and be specifically directed to this disaster relief operation.

We call on the RC Community in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana to join forces to come and donate a day of racing for this worthy cause.
Thousands and thousands have died, Many more will die from hunger, lack of medical care, lack of shelter and normally preventable diseases.

Please arrange your schedules to attend and do what we can to help these people in their time of need.
We are inviting ALL RC Racers,
Lazer Speedway, Dirt Burners, Downriver,
RCPlanet, RC Screwz Halo Hobbies, R&L, Columbus.
Detroit RC Club, Sandhill, and all others!!

Doors will open at 7 am, Racing starts at 10 am. Come early to get a table or bring your own. Electricity provided and hobby shop onsite, $13 1st entry $10 each additional
Off Roaders, Join us!!! On Roaders, Borrow a buggy or Truck!! Nitro Racers, Dig out your electric vehicles!! Come out and join us for a worthy cause.

DJ1978
02-07-2005, 02:53 PM
Thanks for posting!!!

Just to let you know what the results were.

We had the worst snow day in along day in Michigan on the 22nd and there were people waiting at the door when I arrived!!

We had 180+ entries
19 heats of racing
5 heats of Novice
and raised
$1908
We donated $1000 to the Red Cross International Relief
The remainder was donated thru a Ford Motor Company program to the Habitat for Humanity. Ford matched those funds for a total donation to the Tsunami Relief of $2908.
Thanks to all who participated.
Dan