NEWS ARCHIVES
2nd Annual Event Features Live and Silent Auctions,
Driver Appearances, Carl Storie Band
INDIANAPOLIS (March 30, 2007) – The newest must-attend May social and charitable event in Indianapolis is set again to drop the green flag on the month’s festivities surrounding the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. The second annual “Firestone Racing Evening of Giving Benefit Concert and Charity Auction” returns to The Music Mill on the city’s north side, on the evening of Tuesday, May 8.
Presented by WTTS 92.3 FM, the “Firestone Racing Evening of Giving Benefit Concert and Charity Auction” features live and silent auctions of racing items benefiting three important local children’s charities, appearances and autograph sessions involving IndyCar Series, Indy Pro Series and U.S. Auto Club drivers and celebrities, food, drink and fun. The entertainment highlight of the evening features a concert by the legendary Carl Storie Band.
The “Evening of Giving,” also sponsored by NUVO, and the Music Mill runs from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at The Music Mill, 3720 East 82nd Street, just east of Keystone at the Crossing. The autograph session at 7:30 p.m. is scheduled to include current and past racing stars. The live auction, beginning at 8 p.m., includes the chance to be an honorary crewmember for the day with an Indy Pro Series team at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and a ride in the IRL two-seater car. Proceeds from the “Evening of Giving” benefit Indiana Children’s Wish Fund, Racing for Corey and IRL Kids.
Admission is $60 per person (must be 21 years or older to attend). VIP tables for 12 are $720 and VIP tables for 10 are $600. Donations are tax deductible, but space is limited. For reservations, call (317) 356-7279.
Racing for Corey was founded in 1999 in memory of a 9-year-old Indiana Children’s Wish child, Corey Hanchar. Corey was granted a wish from Indiana Children’s Wish Fund and received a red quarter-midget car. With the help of KECO Coatings and Indy-car driver Tyce Carlson, Corey’s wish came true. Now his inspiration continues through various Racing for Corey events. www.racingforcorey.com
Indiana Children’s Wish Fund, established in 1984, grants wishes to Indiana children, ages 2-19, who suffer from a life-threatening illness. Wishes include; trips to Disney, shopping sprees, home computers, meeting celebrities and much more! To date, the Wish Fund has granted nearly 1,700 wishes for Indiana children. www.indianachildrenswishfund.org
Founded in 1988, IRL Kids’ on-site childcare program has become a significant part of the racing community. Provided to all participants of the Indy Racing League, through IRL Kids, families have the opportunity to stay together while traveling the IRL circuit. IRL Kids is an activity-based program that provides a safe environment set up just for kids, with activities, lunch, snacks, toys and fun! IRL Kids will care for more than 250 children this year alone.
Firestone, part of Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT), is the Official Tire and exclusive supplier to both the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race and the Indy Racing League. Based in Nashville, Tenn., BFNT is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is the world’s largest tire and rubber company. BFNT develops, manufactures and markets Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and associate and private brand tires. The company is focused on wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off-road, agricultural and other tires to its customers in North America. www.firestonetire.com.
For reservations, call (317) 356-7279.
INAUGURAL “EVENING OF GIVING” RAISES $14,000 FOR CHARITY
Successful First-Year Event Sponsored by Firestone Racing Looks to Bigger, Better Future
INDIANAPOLIS (May 14, 2006) – The inaugural Firestone Racing “Evening of Giving” Benefit Concert and Auction netted an impressive $14,000 Monday night to benefit three incredibly worthy area charities. Proceeds from the event will be split among Racing for Corey, Indiana Children’s Wish Fund and IRL Kids.
“We are very pleased with our first ‘Evening of Giving’ event and grateful for the support that we received from the public, media and sponsors,” said Mike Klinge, founder of Racing for Corey. “We are honored to have Firestone Racing as a partner and we look forward to next year’s event.”
The “Evening of Giving,” presented by 92.3 WTTS and held at the Music Mill on Indianapolis’ north side, featured two memorable music sets from the renowned Carl Storie Band, with live and silent auctions of sports- and entertainment-related items, and an autograph session with a dozen Indy Racing League and United States Auto Club drivers. Highlight items available in the auctions included a Firestone Racing jacket signed by all 20 starters in last month’s IRL Indy Japan 300 and a number of racing legends, an Indy Racing two-seater ride around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, airfare to Cancun, a basketball signed by the Indiana Pacers and much more.
“The organizers did a tremendous job putting on this event and Firestone Racing is proud to be associated with it,” said Al Speyer, executive director of Firestone Racing. “Attendance was great, the music sensational and everyone certainly took on the spirit of the ‘Evening of Giving’ to raise so much for the three fine charities the first time out. We believe the Firestone Racing ‘Evening of Giving’ is well on its way to becoming a must-attend social event on the busy May calendar in Indianapolis.”
Racing for Corey was founded in 1999 in memory of a 9-year-old Indiana Children’s Wish child, Corey Hanchar. Corey was granted a wish from Indiana Children’s Wish Fund and received a red quarter-midget car. With the help of KECO Coatings and Indy-car driver Tyce Carlson, Corey’s wish came true. Now his inspiration continues through various Racing for Corey events. www.racingforcorey.com
Indiana Children’s Wish Fund, 
established in 1984, grants wishes to Indiana children, ages 2-19, who suffer from a life-threatening illness. Wishes include; trips to Disney, shopping sprees, home computers, meeting celebrities and much more! To date, the Wish Fund has granted nearly 1,600 wishes for Indiana children. www.indywish.org
Founded in 1988, IRL Kids’ on-site childcare program has become a significant part of the racing community. Provided to all participants of the Indy Racing League, IRL Kids is an activity-based program that provides a safe environment set up just for kids, with activities, lunch, snacks, toys and fun! IRL Kids will care for more than 250 children this year alone.
Firestone, part of Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT), is the Official Tire and exclusive supplier to both the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race and the Indy Racing League. Based in Nashville, Tenn., BFNT is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is the world’s largest tire and rubber company. BFNT develops, manufactures and markets Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and associate and private brand tires. www.firestonetire.com
Racing for Corey Entertains More Than 100 Guests from the Wish-Granting Organization Dream Weavers at Ninth Annual Luncheon and Race Day at Pikes Peak International Raceway (PPIR)
Fountain, CO—The Racing for Corey organization announced today that over 100 wish kids and families from the Pueblo-based, non-profit, wish-granting organization, Dream Weavers, were in attendance at the ninth annual "Racing for Corey Luncheon and Race Day at PPIR," held Saturday, August 20, 2005, at PPIR.
The day's activities kicked-off with a luncheon, followed by a "meet and greet" with Indy Racing league (IRL) driver Roger Yasukawa of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing team, Infiniti Pro Series drivers Jay Drake of Vision Racing and Jeff Simmons of Kenn Hardley Racing; and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing team co-owner and National Spokesperson for Racing For Kids®, Robbie Buhl. 
Dream Factory guests enjoyed the day's on-track activities including both the Infiniti Pro Series & IRL practice sessions and qualifying with complimentary grandstand tickets courtesy of PPIR .
Racing for Corey would like to thank PPIR for their help and support again this year in facilitating this event; Robbie Buhl, drivers Roger Yasukawa, Jeff Simmons and Jay Drake for helping make this event special for the children and families of the Dream Weavers organization.
Dream Weavers is a Pueblo-based, non-profit wish-granting organization, which grants the wishes of kids suffering from life-threatening illnesses.
Racing for Corey Hosts Fifth Annual Luncheon at the Kentucky Speedway for the Children & Families of Louisville Chapter of Dream-Granting Organization, The Dream Factory
Sparta, KY—The Racing for Corey organization hosted their fifth annual “Racing for Corey Luncheon and Day at the Track,” Saturday, August 13, 2005, at the Kentucky Speedway. KECO Coatings sponsored the event. Over 50 children and families of the Louisville Chapter of the Dream Factory served as honorary guests
The day’s activities kicked-off with a luncheon in the hospitality area of the concourse, under the Speedway’s main grandstands. Guests enjoyed face-painting provided by the IRL Ministries, photo opportunities with “Horsepower,” and the day’s on track activities including the IRL practice sessions and qualifying, and the "The Bluegrass 100" Infiniti Pro Series race.
The Dream Factory Inc., is a non-profit dream-granting organization, which grants dreams to children who are between the ages of 3 and 18, who have been diagnosed with critical or chronic illnesses.
Proceeds from 2-Seater Sprint Car Rides
on the Hoosier Mile at the 54th Hoosier Hundred event
to benefit Racing for Corey
Indianapolis, IN—Mike Klinge, KECO Coatings president and founder of non-profit charity, Racing for Corey (RFC), announced today that RFC is the designated charity to benefit from one of the attractions at the 54th Hoosier Hundred event, starting Thursday, May 26, 2005, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, in Indianapolis. 3-lap rides in Jack Hewitt’s 2 Seater Sprint Car will be given on the Hoosier mile from 11am - 6pm, for $300. Proceeds to benefit Racing for Corey. Rides are limited to 30.
For ticket information and purchase, contact Tony Courtney at 317-339-0690, 8am - 5pm (Central time), or visit the Hoosier Hundred web site at www.hoosierhundred.com to purchase tickets online. Checks and major credit cards accepted.
A special 3-lap ride in The Print Express Ride for Corey 2 Seater Sprint Car, driven by Jack Hewitt on Friday May 27, preceding the 54th running of the Hoosier Hundred, is available by bid on EBay. Minimum bid is $2,500.
Mike Klinge stated, “On behalf of the entire Racing for Corey organization we would like to give a special thanks to longtime RFC sponsor Print Express for their continued support over the years and to Jack Hewitt and Tom Johnson, promoter of Hoosier Racing Enterprises for this generous event donation, and Tony and Shelly Courtney, promotional partners of the Hoosier Hundred.”
Frankfort Indiana radio show, Circle Track Motorsports
hosts raffle benefiting Racing for Corey
Frankfort, IN—The Racing for Corey organization announced today that Circle Track Motorsports, a motorsports-formatted show on radio station WSHW 99.7 FM , Shine 99 in Frankfort Indiana, hosted a raffle during the season’s final show of the year, on September 29, 2004, to benefit Racing for Corey. Over $1,300 was raised. Greg and Debbie Hanchar, Corey’s parents, were interviewed about the Racing for Corey organization and accepted the donation.
Program hosts Kevin Black and Leslie Anderson organized the event after learning about Racing for Corey through Josh Spencer a sprint car driver and supporter of the Racing for Corey organization. During the racing season, Black and Anderson sold raffle tickets at various tracks for the donated prizes to be raffled at the season’s final show. Donated items included autographed racing photos, racing hats, gloves, racing sun glasses, helmet covers and an autographed Bell helmet covered with over 200 IRL driver and other series celebrity drivers’ autographs
Racing for Corey would like to thank the following for their generosity and support: Shine 99.7 FM, Circle Track Motorsports, hosts Kevin Black and Leslie Anderson , David Whittle owner of Whittles Performance Accessories (who donated a lot of the prizes) Greg and Debbie Hanchar and Josh Spencer.
Belterra Casino Resort & Spa Sponsors Racing for Corey Luncheon at the Kentucky Speedway for the Children & Families of Louisville Chapter of Dream-Granting Organization, The Dream Factory
Sparta, KY—The Racing for Corey organization hosted the fourth annual "Racing for Corey Luncheon and Day at the Track," Saturday, August 14, 2004, at 12:00 noon, at the Kentucky Speedway. Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, the Kentucky Speedway and KECO Coatings sponsored the event. Over 40 children and families of the Louisville Chapter of the Dream Factory Inc., served as honorary guests. Luncheon and organized festivities were held at the Racing For Kids® Hospitality Site.
Guests enjoy an up-close experience with an Infiniti Pro race car!
The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation (SSPF) joined the Racing for Corey luncheon with their 80 invited guests associated with Hamilton's and Friends for Michael as part of its "Day at the Races" program. The effort was part of the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation's program to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the IndyCar Series and the Menards' Infiniti Pro Series racing for spinal-cord-injury patients and their families.
The day's activities kicked-off with a luncheon and "meet and greet" with IRL driver Felipe Giaffone of Dreyer &Reinbold Racing and his team owner and National Spokesperson for Racing For Kids®, Robbie Buhl. Infiniti Pro Series driver Travis Gregg of Sam Schmidt Motorsports and his team owner and SSPF founder, Sam Schmidt, also signed autographs. Sam's adapted signing skills as a quadriplegic amazed and inspired the young guests.
An Infiniti Pro Series car was on-hand for an upclose look and a Busch car provided a real "driving" experience.
Sam Schmidt signs autographs.
Dream Factory guests enjoyed the day's ontrack activities including the IRL practice sessions & qualifying, and the Infiniti Pro Series race, "Belterra Casino Indy 300"-with complimentary grandstand tickets courtesy of the Kentucky Speedway.
The Dream Factory Inc., is a non-profit dream-granting organization, which grants dreams to children who are between the ages of 3 and 18, who have been diagnosed with critical or chronic illnesses.
Racing For Kids® (RFK) was founded in 1989 in Detroit, Michigan by Dr. William Pinsky. With the help of sponsor Aventis Pharmaceuticals, RFK has visited more than 180 hospitals and 12,000 young patients in the US, Canada and Australia. For more information, visit www.racingforkids.org.
Dream Factory guest "takes a ride" in a Busch car.
Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation's mission is to help individuals overcome spinal-cord injuries and other related debilitating illnesses by facilitating scientific research, medical treatment, rehabilitation and technological advances. The Foundation raises funds through the power of motorsports to improve quality of life and assure the best possible outcomes by touching individual lives. Every dollar raised in the Foundation name goes to support the Foundation and its missions.
Belterra Casino Resort sponsors Racing for Corey luncheon at the Kentucky Speedway for the children and families of Louisville chapter of dream-granting organization, The Dream Factory
Sparta, KY—The Racing for Corey organization hosted the third annual "Racing for Corey Luncheon and Day at the Track," Saturday, August 16, 2003, at 12:00 noon, at the Kentucky Speedway. Belterra Casino Resort, the Kentucky Speedway and KECO Coatings sponsored the event [for the third year].
The children and families of the Louisville Chapter of the Dream Factory Inc., served as honorary guests. Luncheon and organized festivities took place at the Racing For Kids® hospitality motorhome.
The day’s activities kicked-off with a luncheon and "meet and greet" with IRL driver Robbie Buhl, National Spokesperson for Racing For Kids®. Dream Factory [guests] enjoyed the day’s ontrack activities including the "Kentucky 100" Infiniti PRO race and IRL practice sessions– with complimentary grandstand tickets courtesy of the Kentucky Speedway.
Racing for Corey would like to extend a special thanks to Belterra Casino Resort for their sponsorship again this year and to Robbie Buhl and the entire Racing For Kids® organization for sharing their hospitality trailer and making this event special for the children and families of the Dream Factory organization.
Thanks to the Kentucky Speedway for their help in facilitating this event and ticket contribution, sponsor KECO Coatings and the Dream Factory volunteers and directors who organized the event.
The Dream Factory Inc., is a non-profit dream-granting organization, which grants dreams to children who are between the ages of 3 and 18, who have been diagnosed with critical or chronic illnesses.
Racing for Corey Hosts "Luncheon and Race Day at PPIR" for the Children & Families of Local Wish-Granting Organization, Dream Weavers
Fountain,
Colorado—Racing for Corey hosted the seventh annual "Luncheon
and Race Day at PPIR", Saturday, June 14, 2003, at Pikes Peak
International Raceway. Wish kids and families of the non-profit,
wish-granting organization—Dream Weavers—were the honorary
guests. The luncheon and organized festivities took place at the
Racing For Kids® hospitality motorhome.
The day's festivities included lunch and a "meet and greet" session with IRL driver and National Spokesperson for Racing For Kids®, Robbie Buhl. Guests also enjoyed the Infiniti Pro Series race with complimentary tickets courtesy of Pikes Peak International Raceway.
A
special thanks to Pikes Peak International Raceway for their help
and support again this year in facilitating this event; Robbie Buhl
and the entire Racing For Kids® organization for sharing their
hospitality trailer and helping to make this event special for children
and families of the Dream Weavers organization. Dream Weavers
is a Pueblo, Colorado based, non-profit wish-granting organization,
which grants the wishes of kids suffering from life-threatening illnesses.
Racing For Kids® (RFK) was founded in 1989 in Detroit, Michigan by Dr. William Pinsky. RFK's mission is to use the popularity of motorsports to focus attention and funding on the healthcare needs of children. With the help of sponsor Aventis Pharmaceuticals, RFK has visited more than 230 hospitals and 14,000 young patients in the US, Canada and Australia.
Third Annual Racing for Corey Grand Prix Charity Karting Event Raises more than $7,000 benefiting the Indiana Children's Wish Fund, Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation, Racing For Kids ® and Racing for Corey
Indianapolis, IN—Racing for Corey organization announced today that the "3rd Annual Racing for Corey Grand Prix," raised over $7,000 for designated charities: Indiana Children's Wish Fund, Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation, Racing For Kids® and Racing for Corey.
The Grand Prix was held Monday, May 5, 2003, at Fastimes Indoor Karting, located at 96th Street and N. Keystone Avenue in Indianapolis. KECO Coatings sponsored the event with co-sponsor Racing For Kids ® . The event was emceed by Bob Jenkins and retired IRL driver Tyce Carlson. IRL driver Robbie Buhl was also in attendance.
As part of the entertainment, there were two intermission races– a "Celebrity/Media" race between local personalities, and a "Pro" race with IRL and USAC drivers. Racers in the "Celebrity/Media" race included: WTHR's Dave Calabro, WISH-TV's Wil Hampton, the "Watson Girl," Jennifer Eichler and WIBC's Vince Welch—the winner. USAC driver Jay Drake took the checkered flag for the "Pro" race, winning against a field of USAC and IRL drivers which included: Tracy Hines, JJ Yeley, Tony Elliot, Marco Cioci, Jerry Coons Jr. and IRL driver Jimmy Kite.
WIBC1070AM and WKLU 101.9FM's "Racing with DO" broadcasted Live. Funds were raised through the Grand Prix, "live" & "silent" auctions.
The Indiana Children's Wish Fund, established in 1984, grants wishes to Indiana children, ages 3-19, who suffer from a life-threatening illness. To date, the Wish Fund has granted nearly 1,400 wishes to Indiana children.
Racing For Kids ® (RFK) was founded in 1989 at the Children's Hospital of Michigan by Dr. William Pinsky. RFK's mission is to use the popularity of motorsports to focus attention and funding on the healthcare needs of children. With the help of sponsor Aventis, RFK has visited more than 230 hospitals and 14,000 young patients in the US, Canada and Australia.
Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation, a foundation named for the former Indy Racing League (IRL) standout, was created by Schmidt to help individuals overcome spinal cord injuries and other debilitating illnesses by facilitating scientific research, medical treatment, rehabilitation and technology advances. The Foundation raises funds to improve quality of life and ensure best possible outcomes by touching individual lives.
Belterra Casino Resort Sponsors Racing for Corey luncheon at the Kentucky Speedway for children and families of the wish-granting organization Dream Factory, Inc.
Final Event for 2002
The
Racing for Corey organization hosted a second annual "Racing for
Corey Luncheon and Day at the Track," Saturday, August 10, 2002,
at the Kentucky Speedway, located in Sparta Kentucky. Belterra Casino
Resort, the Kentucky Speedway and KECO Coatings sponsored the event. The
children and families of the Louisville Chapter of the Dream Factory Inc.,
were honorary guests. This was the final scheduled Racing for Corey event
for 2002.
The
day’s activities kicked-off with the IRL and Infiniti practice sessions,
followed by a luncheon at Belterra’s hospitality trailer with a "meet
and greet" autograph session with IndyCar drivers Billy Boat and
Tyce Carlson and USAC driver Mike Boat. The families enjoyed the Speedway’s
on-track activities throughout the day with complimentary grandstand tickets
courtesy of the Kentucky Speedway.
Racing for Corey would like to give a special thanks to Belterra Casino Resort for their sponsorship in this event again this year and for providing the hospitality facility and luncheon, helping to make this day special for the children and families of the Dream Factory organization.
Thanks also to the Kentucky Speedway for their help in facilitating this event and ticket contribution; sponsor KECO Coatings and the Dream Factory volunteers and directors who organized the event.
The
Dream Factory Inc., is a non-profit dream-granting organization, which
grants dreams to children who are between the ages of 3 and 18, who have
been diagnosed with critical or chronic illnesses.
Belterra
Casino Resort is Indiana’s newest riverboat casino located near the
Markland Dam in Switzerland County, about 45 miles southeast of Cincinnati.
The casino resort complex includes a 38,000 sq. ft. casino, a 15-story
luxury hotel, six restaurants, a full service health spa & exercise
facility and a Tom Fazio designed 18-hole championship golf course.
Belterra Casino Resort was the title sponsor for the IRL race, "Belterra Casino Indy 300" held August 11, 2002 at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Kentucky.
Kentucky
Speedway is the 1.5 mile motorsports track in Sparta, Kentucky which hosted
the "Belterra Casino Indy 300" August 11, 2002. The venue is
a state of the art tri-oval which seats 66,089 and has hosted NASCAR,
Indy Racing League, ARCA and USAC events since it debuted in June, 2000.
Racing for Corey hosts "Special Luncheon and Race Day" at PPIR for the children & families wish-granting organization, Dream Weavers
Racing
for Corey hosted a "Special Luncheon and Race Day" at
Pikes Peak International Raceway in Fountain Colorado, Saturday,
June 15, 2002.
The wish kids and families of the non-profit, wish-granting organization, Dream Weavers were honorary guests. Luncheon and festivities were
held at the Racing For Kids/Team Purex hospitality trailer. Racing For
Kids spokesman and IRL driver, Robbie Buhl entertained the kids with
a
Q&A session prior to race qualifications.
Dream
Weavers enjoyed IRL qualifications and track activities with complimentary
tickets courtesy of Pikes Peak International Raceway. The day’s activities
concluded with the IRL autograph session.
This is our sixth annual Racing for Corey event in Colorado with the Dream Weavers organization and our second to be held at the track.
A special thanks to Pikes Peak International Raceway for their help and support in facilitating this event; Robbie Buhl and the entire Racing For Kids organization for sharing their hospitality trailer and helping to make this event special for children and families of the Dream Weavers organization.
Dream Weavers is a Pueblo Colorado based, non-profit wish-granting organization, which grants the wishes of kids suffering from life-threatening illnesses.
Racing for Corey hosts luncheon for the Indiana Children's Wish Fund At the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The Racing for Corey organization hosted their fifth annual luncheon for the Indiana Children’s Fund’s children and families on "Bump Day", Sunday, May 19th at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Festivities included lunch at the Gordon Johncock hospitality suite, garage area passes and tickets to watch the "Bump Day" qualifications. The kids were treated to a special appearance by the Wish Fund’s mascot "Sunny," and Corey’s quarter midget was on display for the kids to sit in and enjoy.
The luncheon was sponsored by KECO Coatings. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway generously donated the admission tickets and parking passes.
The Indiana Children’s Wish Fund grants wishes to children ages
3 to 18 diagnosed with terminal or life-threatening illnesses. Through
funds provided through corporate sponsorships, private donations and fund
raising events, this organization is able to grant the wishes of children
that might otherwise be out of reach. Note: There is no affiliation
to any other wish-granting organization.
Racing
for Corey was founded in the memory of Corey Hanchar, a member of the
Indiana Children’s Wish Fund. Racing for Corey is proud to be associated
with and support such a wonderful organization and worthwhile cause.
For more information about the Indiana Children’s Wish Fund, call 1-317-913-wish.
Second Annual Racing For Corey Grand Prix Charity Karting Event Raises Over $15,000 Benefiting the Indiana Children's Wish Fund, the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation and Racing for Corey
Indianapolis,
IN–The Racing for Corey organization announced the
second annual Racing for Corey Grand Prix charity karting event,
raised over $15,000 for its designated charities: Indiana Children’s
Wish Fund, the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation and Racing for Corey.
Over 200 people were in attendance.
The "Racing for Corey Grand Prix" was held Monday, May 6, 2002, at "Racers," located at Union Station, 302 S. Meridian Street, in downtown Indianapolis. The Belterra Casino Resort, KECO Coatings, Print Communications and Racers sponsored the event.
As part of the entertainment, there was an intermission "celebrity" race between local media personalities and celebrity drivers. Racing celebrity IRL drivers included: Tyce Carlson, . Also present were Robbie Buhl, Billy Boat, Arie Luyendyk, Jay Drake and team owner Sam Schmidt. Derek Daily performed the live auction.
Mike
Klinge, President of KECO stated, "This was our second karting event
and overall we are very pleased. As with any event, there are always things
that can be improved upon, so we will make some modifications and return
next year with a third annual. Adding, "In addition to raising funds
it is our goal to bring awareness to these great organizations and their
worthwhile causes. We definitely accomplished that."
The Indiana Children’s Wish Fund grants wishes to children ages 3 to 18, diagnosed with terminal or life-threatening illnesses.
The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation, named for Indy Racing League (IRL) driver Sam Schmidt, has been formed at Schmidt’s request to help individuals overcome spinal cord injuries and other debilitating illnesses by facilitating scientific research, medical treatment, rehabilitation and technology advances.
Racing for Corey Hosts Final Event of the 2001 Season
Sparta, KY–Belterra Casino Resort, KECO Coatings and the Kentucky Speedway sponsored the first annual "Racing for Corey Luncheon and Day at the Track", Saturday August 11, 2001, at the Kentucky Speedway. The children and families of the Louisville chapter of the dream-granting organization, the Dream Factory, served as honorary guests. Over 85 children and family members, as well as, Dream Factory board members and directors came out to enjoy the festivities.
The
day’s activities kicked-off with a luncheon catered by the Outback
Steakhouse at the Belterra hospitality trailer, followed by a "meet
and greet" autograph session with IndyCar drivers including Tyce
Carlson and Billy Boat. The children and families were presented Dream
Factory t-shirts, Racing for Corey t-shirts, IRL hats and driver autograph
cards. Complimentary grandstand tickets courtesy of the Kentucky Speedway
were distributed. Dream Factory guests were shuttled to the grandstand
to enjoy the scheduled track activities. A great time was had by all.
A special thanks to Belterra Casino Resort for their support in facilitating this event and for sharing their hospitality trailer, making this day special for the children and families of the Dream Factory organization. Thanks to the Kentucky Speedway for their help and contributions and to the volunteers and directors of the Dream Factory, Inc., who helped organize the event.
The Dream Factory, Inc., is a non-profit dream-granting organization, which grants dreams to children who are between the ages of 3 and 18, who have been diagnosed with critical or chronic illnesses. For more information about the Dream Factory organization, contact www.dreamfactoryinc.org.