Post by robbiandcoysayles on May 20, 2009 11:58:06 GMT -5
NeSMITH CHEVROLET DLMS “RIDE FOR LIFE”
2-SEAT RACE CAR BENEFITS AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CARTERSVILLE, GA – The “Ride For Life” Program is a special way the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series and its competitors take time out of their busy schedules in the fast-paced and highly competitive world of dirt late model racing, and give back some time and effort to help the American Cancer Society find a cure for the nation’s most deadly disease. It also gives the fans an opportunity to do the same, and at the same time do something few fans get to experience. The NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series “Ride For Life” Program involves the fans bidding for a ride at race speed around the track in a special built two-seat dirt late model race car. The American Cancer Society Ride For Life program will be a part of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series National Touring event at East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, AL on Saturday night, May 23. Race fans will have the opportunity to bid for a ride with local NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series favorites Scott Knowles of Lanett, AL, Terrance Nowell of Phenix City, AL, Dana Eiland of Salem, AL, Montana Dudley of Phenix City, AL, and NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series National Touring driver Derrick Rainey of Powder Springs, GA. “The Ride For Life dirt late model is a real race car, just like the ones the fans see in competition,” NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS President of Operations and Communications Roby Helm said. “It’s the same type of chassis and the same GM Performance Racing Engine all of our competitors use. The only difference is that is has a passenger seat so race fans can take the Ride For Life.” At selected events on the 2009 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series schedule; race fans will have the opportunity to bid for a six-lap ride at race speed around the track with their favorite driver. They can also purchase tickets that give them an opportunity to win a ride through a drawing. All of the proceeds go to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society. “This is a rare opportunity for the race fans to experience the sport of dirt late model from a new perspective in that they can see, hear and feel what their favorite driver does, but instead of watching them at a distance from the grandstands, they can sit right next them in the race car,” Helm said. “They see the wall coming up fast, they hear the constant roar of the engine, and they feel breeze coming through the cockpit and the g-forces leaning them to the right in the seat. There is no amusement park ride that can come close to the 100 mile per hour Ride For Life.” The American Cancer Society Ride For Life Program has become a community project in the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series. “Our competitors have gladly been taking turns at being the caretakers of the American Cancer Society Ride For Life two-seat race car,” Helm said. “Like any other race car, the Ride For Life race car needs the same maintenance and preparation that a competitive race car needs. Our competitors will load up the Ride For Life race car along with their own race car, take it to their shop, clean it up, do the maintenance, load it back up in the hauler, and bring it to the next event.” Helm said the race teams prepare the Ride For Life race car so it will turn competitive lap times around the track with a passenger that would easily qualify the car for a NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series main event. “The Ride For Life race car brings a lot of enjoyment to fans and competitors alike, but the biggest thrill will be using the proceeds to help the American Cancer Society find a cure for Cancer,” Helm said. “Cancer has affected all of us because we have all had a loved one or a close friend that has been a victim of this deadly disease. “We have to find cure,” Helm said. “While most race fans and competitors are not doctors and scientists, we can play an important role in helping them find a cure by helping to fund the research they need. The American Cancer Society people have told me that one in three people have a high risk of being afflicted with a form of cancer. I tell the fans in the stands to look to their right, then look to their left, and one of them, including themselves stands a good chance of getting cancer.” The hope of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series is that while a fan is getting the enjoyment of the Ride Fort Life at speed around the race track, the money they spent for the ride will be the money that puts the research over the top and finds the cure for cancer.
EVENT INFORMATION
May 23
Memorial Day Celebration
NeSmith Dirt Late Model Series
"Salute To The Armed Forces 50"
Gigantic Fireworks Display
Plus, Double Point Races In Hobby,
Bomber, Modified & Pony Stock
Pit Gates Open At 3:00pm Eastern Time
Practice Will Start Early 7:00pm
Racing Will Start After Practice
General Admission Grandstand Gates
Open At 5:00pm Eastern Time
2-SEAT RACE CAR BENEFITS AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CARTERSVILLE, GA – The “Ride For Life” Program is a special way the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series and its competitors take time out of their busy schedules in the fast-paced and highly competitive world of dirt late model racing, and give back some time and effort to help the American Cancer Society find a cure for the nation’s most deadly disease. It also gives the fans an opportunity to do the same, and at the same time do something few fans get to experience. The NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series “Ride For Life” Program involves the fans bidding for a ride at race speed around the track in a special built two-seat dirt late model race car. The American Cancer Society Ride For Life program will be a part of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series National Touring event at East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, AL on Saturday night, May 23. Race fans will have the opportunity to bid for a ride with local NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series favorites Scott Knowles of Lanett, AL, Terrance Nowell of Phenix City, AL, Dana Eiland of Salem, AL, Montana Dudley of Phenix City, AL, and NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series National Touring driver Derrick Rainey of Powder Springs, GA. “The Ride For Life dirt late model is a real race car, just like the ones the fans see in competition,” NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS President of Operations and Communications Roby Helm said. “It’s the same type of chassis and the same GM Performance Racing Engine all of our competitors use. The only difference is that is has a passenger seat so race fans can take the Ride For Life.” At selected events on the 2009 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series schedule; race fans will have the opportunity to bid for a six-lap ride at race speed around the track with their favorite driver. They can also purchase tickets that give them an opportunity to win a ride through a drawing. All of the proceeds go to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society. “This is a rare opportunity for the race fans to experience the sport of dirt late model from a new perspective in that they can see, hear and feel what their favorite driver does, but instead of watching them at a distance from the grandstands, they can sit right next them in the race car,” Helm said. “They see the wall coming up fast, they hear the constant roar of the engine, and they feel breeze coming through the cockpit and the g-forces leaning them to the right in the seat. There is no amusement park ride that can come close to the 100 mile per hour Ride For Life.” The American Cancer Society Ride For Life Program has become a community project in the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series. “Our competitors have gladly been taking turns at being the caretakers of the American Cancer Society Ride For Life two-seat race car,” Helm said. “Like any other race car, the Ride For Life race car needs the same maintenance and preparation that a competitive race car needs. Our competitors will load up the Ride For Life race car along with their own race car, take it to their shop, clean it up, do the maintenance, load it back up in the hauler, and bring it to the next event.” Helm said the race teams prepare the Ride For Life race car so it will turn competitive lap times around the track with a passenger that would easily qualify the car for a NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series main event. “The Ride For Life race car brings a lot of enjoyment to fans and competitors alike, but the biggest thrill will be using the proceeds to help the American Cancer Society find a cure for Cancer,” Helm said. “Cancer has affected all of us because we have all had a loved one or a close friend that has been a victim of this deadly disease. “We have to find cure,” Helm said. “While most race fans and competitors are not doctors and scientists, we can play an important role in helping them find a cure by helping to fund the research they need. The American Cancer Society people have told me that one in three people have a high risk of being afflicted with a form of cancer. I tell the fans in the stands to look to their right, then look to their left, and one of them, including themselves stands a good chance of getting cancer.” The hope of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series is that while a fan is getting the enjoyment of the Ride Fort Life at speed around the race track, the money they spent for the ride will be the money that puts the research over the top and finds the cure for cancer.
EVENT INFORMATION
May 23
Memorial Day Celebration
NeSmith Dirt Late Model Series
"Salute To The Armed Forces 50"
Gigantic Fireworks Display
Plus, Double Point Races In Hobby,
Bomber, Modified & Pony Stock
Pit Gates Open At 3:00pm Eastern Time
Practice Will Start Early 7:00pm
Racing Will Start After Practice
General Admission Grandstand Gates
Open At 5:00pm Eastern Time
