PETER-JOHN TRAVEL FUND

Source: RACING COMMUNITY
Date: 08/12/2002

The Raybestos Brakes Northwest Series is about to make history and you can be a part of making it happen, while at the same time reaching out to help a young man fulfill his dreams.

The "Gentleman start your engines," has been said a thousand different ways, but never in the history of NASCAR racing (according to historian, Greg Fielden) have the cars been started by American Sign Language. That is about to change. Peter-John, a 12-year old boy who is profoundly deaf and legally blind, will start the final race of the season, The Northwest Racing Enterprises 150, by signing (in ASL).

Peter-John will be coming to Wenatchee in a motor home. Travel expenses to bring him, his Mom and Grandpa to the track are estimated to be approximately $400 -- $650.

Now is the chance for racers to give back to the fans, or for the racing community to give to a fellow fan. Let's show that the racing community cares by collectively raising enough money to bring Peter-John and his family to Washington. Any money received that goes above and beyond what is needed to cover Peter-John's travel expenses will be given to Bob Butcher, the chaplain of MRO for the NWT. If there are not enough funds raised, race sponsor Northwest Racing Enterprises has generously offered to make up the difference.

If you would like to share in bringing Peter-John to Wenatchee, please send your check to:
Northwest Racing, 14286 169th Drive SE, No. 2 Monroe, WA 98272
Or you may choose PayPal (http://www.paypal.com) to send a payment. Please use the email northwrac@aol.com.

Please include your name or team so we can list who has contributed. If you prefer to remain anonymous, please state so on your payment. Payments made anonymously will be listed as Anon 1, Anon 2, etc.

The following individuals and/or businesses have contributed financially to support the Peter-John Travel Fund. Their generous donations allow Peter-John to feel another race and be in the middle of the action and excitement:

Kevin Hamlin
Joe Benedetti
John and Beth King
Troy Conrad and Family
Greg Bennett
A special thank you to the MEM Motorsports / Tru-Line Laser Alignment Inc. #34 FSWT team.
Thomas Martin Racing Team (SWT)
Jim and Claudia Gentry
Ken and Pat Longley
PeeWee
Donny Scriver-owner American Dream #33 & #53
Auggie Vidovich SWT #59
Sharon Allen NWT official
Bill & Pat Shaw NWT #07
Karen Thompson (Richland Washington)
Scott and Eleanor Ellsworth Announcer At WVSO and Tricities
Kevin Brown
Brandon Whitt
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