FRESNO, California — This Saturday, August 29th, be sure to travel towards California’s Central Valley to Madera Speedway (Madera, CA) where Carlos Vieira Racing hosts the first annual, “Race & Ride for Autism Night” fundraiser supported by PRO-RDS. The motorsports excitement will include a NASCAR Whelen All American Series Western Late Model 100 lap main event featuring NHRA Funny Car Driver, Ron Capps. Attendees and motorcycle enthusiast will also enjoy one of the track’s largest bike displays and a midway of assorted vendors that will provide an evening of family entertainment that everyone is sure to enjoy. All the evening’s festivities, including a motorcycle parade around the speedway, are in support of an invaluable cause, Autism.
Race & Ride for Autism Night will be one of the largest fundraisers for the “Race For Autism” campaign that is a developed partnership among Autism Speaks, Challenged Family Resource Center, Families for Effective Autism Treatment (F.E.A.T.) and Carlos Vieira Racing. The campaign’s goal is to raise over $51,000.00 throughout the 2009 racing season to aid the organization’s mission to support the children and families affected by the complex developmental disability, Autism.
Bikers and motorcycle fans are encouraged to ride their bikes or drive their cars to Madera on Saturday, whether a race fan or not, in support of a worthy cause, to partake in the motorcycle themed celebration which is set to include Harleys, Choppers, Sports Bikes, Metric Cruisers, Europeans and Trikes. Trophies will be awarded during the show for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class and all bikers are welcome to participate in a parade for Autism around the speedway during the event’s opening ceremonies, tentatively scheduled just before 7:00 PM.
PRO-RDS challenges all NASCAR Western Late Model racers throughout the San Joaquin Valley to join Ron Capps for the 100 lap feature August 29th. As an incentive, all divisions are eligible for additional purse money to participate. The bounty has been raised to $2000, with the total to win at $4,000. This increase is sponsored by Modesto Transmission. The bounty will be paid to any driver coming in to Madera who can win by beating all top 5 drivers, in point standings, from Madera Speedway. American Limited Stock Cars (ALSC) $300, Modified Super Toyotas $150, Toyota Sedans $100 and Hornets $50. Late models will receive $300 to start the main and to win the “Dash for Cash”.
Capps regularly pilots the Don Schumacher Racing NAPA AUTO PARTS Dodge Funny Car in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. Capps agreed to pilot the “Race For Autism” 51 Chevrolet Monte Carlo after his appearance in Visalia on Friday, August 28th for a NAPA store grand-opening from 12:00 to 2:00 PM. Race tickets, prizes and race show cars will be on display.
Race fans should attend to watch great racing, enjoy a large bike show and high octane entertainment. To entice fans of the south valley, PRO-RDS and NAPA Auto Parts of Visalia will be offering one lucky race fan the ultimate race experience as a guest crew member for a day. The prize includes admission for the winner and a guest to Madera Speedway on Saturday, August 29th, plus the winner will receive a VIP garage pass, authentic Race For Autism crew shirt, guided pit tour, refreshments and more.
Support the fight against Autism, experience motorsports excitement and an amassing bike show at Madera Speedway this Saturday, August 29th!
For details about the “Race For Autism” campaign, visit www.raceforautism.net. Learn more about Don Schumacher Racing and Ron Capps at www.shoeracing.com. Further information about Madera Speedway can be found at www.maderaspeedway.com.
Facts about Autism
Autism is a disability that typically appears during the first two years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects an estimated 1 to 150 births and the functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Both children and adults on the autism spectrum typically show difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities according to the Centers for Disease Control.
