2017-10-05

Finalists Announced For The NASCAR Foundation’s 7th Annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Presented by Nationwide

Finalists Announced For The NASCAR Foundation's 7th Annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Presented by Nationwide

·         Winner's Charity To Receive $100,000 Donation from The NASCAR Foundation

·         Award To Be Presented At Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Awards, Nov. 30 in Las Vegas

 

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (Oct. 5, 2017) – The NASCAR Foundation announced on Thursday the four finalists for its seventh annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Presented by Nationwide, which honors NASCAR fans who are also accomplished volunteers working for children's causes in their communities throughout the United States.

 

The award winner will be determined via an online vote now underway and running through Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. (ET) at NASCAR.com/Award. The award will be presented on Nov. 30 during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Awards at Wynn Las Vegas. The NASCAR Foundation will donate $100,000 to the charity represented by the award winner and $25,000 to each of the other three finalists' charities. The award honors the memory and the philanthropic legacy of the foundation's late founder, Betty Jane France, who passed away last August.

 

This year's finalists hail from three areas that host NASCAR races (Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Talladega, Alabama). Those finalists include:

 

·         Shannon Goldwater of Scottsdale, Arizona, the founder of Feeding Matters, which furthers advances in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric feed disorders.

·         Julian Maha of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, the founder of KultureCity, an organization seeking to improve – and save – the lives of children with autism, while also educating society about inclusion of children with autism.

·         Tammy Richardson of Las Vegas, representing the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation that provides 25 pediatric programs and services to more than 450 children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

·         Chante Gonzalez Vido of Jamul, California, a two-time cancer survivor and head counselor at a camp for young cancer patients that is operated by The Seany Foundation, which strives to bring relief and happiness to children and their families battling cancer.

 

 

"Betty Jane France would be especially proud of this year's finalists," said The NASCAR Foundation Chairman Mike Helton. "All four have considerable accomplishments and would be a deserving winner of the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. We urge NASCAR fans everywhere to vote for these NASCAR fans. Our finalists represent not only their respective charities but also the very best attributes our sport has to offer."

 

Since the award's inception, The NASCAR Foundation has impacted the lives of more than 200,000 children by providing more than $1 million in contributions to charities represented by finalists for the award.

 

"This year's finalists have gone above and beyond to improve the lives of those that live in their respective communities," said Mike Boyd, senior vice president of Marketing for Nationwide. "Nationwide is honored to help raise the level of national awareness for their different charities and look forward to celebrating their accomplishments in Las Vegas later this year."

 

To learn more about The NASCAR Foundation's Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award presented by Nationwide and each of the national finalists, please visit:www.NASCAR.com/Award.

 

About The NASCAR Foundation

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Inc. (NASCAR) established The NASCAR Foundation in January 2006 to support initiatives that positively affect the lives of children throughout the United States. The 501(c) (3) non-profit entity partners with medical experts and other charitable organizations to fund children's health care programs. The NASCAR Foundation has cumulatively donated more than $30 million to reach more than one million children. For more information on The NASCAR Foundation, please visit: NASCARfoundation.org. Follow The NASCAR Foundation on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/NASCARFoundation or on Twitter:@NASCAR_FDN. 

About Nationwide

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U.S. and is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor's. The company provides a full range of insurance and financial services, including auto, commercial, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; banking and mortgages; excess & surplus, specialty and surety; pet, motorcycle and boat insurance. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com.


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Communiqué ASE 1 octobre

Communiqué ASE 1 octobre

St-Eustache, Legault remporte l'Enduro 200.



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Une soixantaine de pilotes et leurs montures s'affrontaient dimanche dernier lors de la présentation de la première des deux "Fêtes automnales" de l'Autodrome St-Eustache. Réservé aux voitures de 4 cylindres de moins de 120Hp, c'est le jeune, mais non moins expérimenté, Michel Legault #93 qui aura finalement savouré sa première victoire dans ce type d'épreuve. "Vétéran" de quatre saisons en série Challenge-4, et d'une autre en série Nascar Sport-Compacte, c'est à l'âge de 15 ans que ce pilote de Mirabel fait ses débuts lors d'une épreuve d'endurance de l'ASE. Maintenant âgé de 23 ans, Legault aura toutefois dû prendre le départ d'au moins une vingtaine de ces "Enduros", au fil des ans, avant d'en remporter les grands honneurs pour la première fois.

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Michel Legault, au volant de sa Sunfire #93, aura pratiquement mené de bout en bout l'enduro 200

Couru en moins de 90 minutes, et avec seulement cinq arrêts au total, Michel Legault #93, aura pris les commandes tôt après le l'agitation du drapeau vert, pour ne jamais plus en céder les commandes. Un habitué des "Enduros", François "Frank le Rat" Latendresse #60, seul autre compétiteur à avoir complété les 200 tours de l'épreuve (et ce, sans perdre une seule roue) l'aura suivi au fil d'arrivé, alors qu'après les inspections d'usages, ce fut finalement le multiple champion de la série de développement de l'ASE, Jean-Philippe Duguay #31, qui sera monté sur la dernière marche du podium.

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Michel Leagault #93, premier à avoir croisé le fil d'arrivé, accompagné de Jean-Philippe Duguay #31, et François Latendresse #60

Même s'il n'est pas rare de voir des "Pilotes du dimanche" se faufiler parmi les premiers lors d'une épreuve d'enduro, ce ne fut toutefois pas le cas dimanche dernier, puisque le "Top-5" fut complété par les multiples champions, Jason Morand #59, ainsi que Raymond Potvin Jr. #7.

 

Souhaitons maintenant que cet été qui se prolonge, soit encore avec nous pour une autre semaine, alors que l'Autodrome St-Eustache présentera sa dernière activité "Stock-Car" de la présente saison, l'Enduro 250, lundi le 9 octobre prochain, journée de l'Action de grâce. Pour l'occasion, les voitures 4-6 et 8 cylindres seront acceptés, et vous êtes tous invités à venir célébré, soit en tant que pilote d'un jour, soit en tant que spectateurs, afin de célébrer la clôture de cette 53iem saison de l'ASE. Comme le disait un grand sage de l'autodrome un jour, "Ça beau être le temps des pommes, laissez faire l'auto cueillette, des pommes il y en aura plein les rayons du supermarché au retour de l'autodrome".

Pour plus de détails, réservé votre numéro de voiture, l'horaire de la journée ou pour tout autre renseignement spécifique concernant la règlementation de l'Enduro 250, consulté la page Facebook Stock Car Montréal ou le site web www.autodrome.ca dans les jours à venir.

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Final Countdown to the Silver Anniversary Edition of the Autumn Colours Classic

Final Countdown to the Silver Anniversary Edition of the Autumn Colours Classic

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 



Ontario's premier auto racing event celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2017 and the Autumn Colours Classic – presented by Lucas Oil Products – at Peterborough Speedway is now just days away. Track owner/promoter J.P. Josiasse says his team is busy dotting i's and crossing t's as they get ready for the Friday, October 6th kick-off of the 3-day motorsports spectacular.

 

"The late nights and early mornings have started already," Josiasse said. "Its almost like preparing for the season opener. Schedules have been put together, reviewed and then put together again. We need to make sure that the concession stands are fully-stocked and that we'll have enough staff members available to get us through the entire weekend of racing. It'll take a lot of work, but this isn't our first kick at the can. There is a great bunch of people working here and I'm sure we'll get everything together."

 

Josiasse says that while the on-track action takes its first green flag Friday night at 6:00, there will be plenty of activity going-on behind the scenes before then. Campers will start arriving on Wednesday, with hauler parking for the Late Model, Pro Late Model, OSCAAR Super Late Model and Modified teams from5:00 'til 8:00 Wednesday night. Other divisions will be permitted on the grounds starting at 3:00 Thursday, with the tech lane open at 6:00 Thursday night.

 

The Autumn Colours Classic – presented by Lucas Oil Products – has the best of the best, with 9 different racing divisions competing over 3 days at Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval. Friday's program features the first round of qualifying for the Battlefield Equipment Rental 4Fun, Jiffy Lube Mini Stock, Thunder Car, OSCAAR Modified, Organics & Glass Late Model and Pro Late Model divisions and concludes with the APC Young Guns races. Pit gates will open at 10:00.

 

"We'll wrap-up the opening night of action with some live music, then get ready to do it all over again with another round of qualifying that kicks-off Saturday afternoon at 3:30," Josiasse continued. "Feature race action gets rolling at 12:30 Sunday, with a 50 lap Thunder Car 'A' main and continues with 7 more classes to finish-out the weekend."

 

The full schedule for the 25th edition of Ontario's premier auto racing event can be found by selecting the 'Autumn Colours' tab at www.peterboroughspeedway.com. Throughout the weekend, updates will be available on the track's Facebook page or Twitter feed. Fans can also download the free app for their Smartphone.


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