LVMS WILL HOST “RACING FOR SMILES” EVENT AGAIN IN 2007

Source: Bill Adams, RFS Publicist
Date: 02/27/2007

Ron Hayes, Vice President of the “Racing for Smiles” (RFS) Organization is pleased to announce that Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS) will host an RFS event during the NASCAR Nextel Cup UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400, March 11th. This is the 2nd year LVMS has hosted this special event.

The RFS program was developed specifically to make the dreams come true for many young race fans that are seriously ill with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses or injuries. It is the goal of those persons who oversee the program to make a day to remember for those children; a day that has nothing to do with hospitals, doctors, or pain. It is our hope that the next time any of the sponsored children have to go to the hospital to get a painful treatment, they can pull out their pictures and memories of their day at the track and remember a time filled with nothing but joy and happiness.

To make this day special for the child, LVMS has provided passes for the pre race activities and RFS has provided passes to the new Neon Garage for watching the race. Hayes said, “We hope our child gets the opportunity to meet a few drivers and get their autographs. Brandon, our child form last year, was able to meet his favorite driver Kasey Kahne. Kahne poised for a picture and gave him his autograph which just made a very memorable day for him.”

Hayes has been working with the Las Vegas Chapter of the Make a Wish Foundation in selecting a local Vegas child for this year’s event. Jeff Motley and Tara Barkis, LVMS Media Relations, were instrumental in bringing this program back for its 2nd year and the Las Vegas Limousine Service is donating their services again this year.

In addition to the NASCAR Event Hayes has coordinated six RFS events for Meridian Speedway’s 2007 season. “Ken Hamilton is a great supporter of the RFS program and we are glad to have a local track to support the program,” Hayes stated. Hamilton and Meridian Speedway have supported the RFS program for five years. Meridian Speedway RFS dates are: April 7th, May 12th, June 1st, July 14th, August 11th, and September 29th.

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