Support for Ricky’s Race and David’s House Grows
Claremont, NH – With the second annual Ricky’s Race For Kids at Twin State Speedway, Claremont, NH., fast approaching, the interest and support from local business’s and race fans for the October 4, True Value Modified Racing Series event, has been strong. “The response has been incredible,” said Donnie Miller, brother of the late Ricky Miller, who passed away in 2004. “All 112 laps have sold out, three weeks before the race, forcing us to come up with an alternative plan.”
With the support of Claremont’s own Sean Bodreau, a former winner with the TVMRS, anyone who wanted to sponsor a lap can still be involved. Miller explained, “Sean has offered his race car and for the price of a lap, $25, anyone can have their name or business on his race car the day of the race. He furthered, “They’ll be afforded the opportunity to have their picture taken with the car and be a part of pre-race ceremonies right on the speedway,” said Miller.
Many local merchants, in both New Hampshire and Vermont, have contributed raffle prizes with all proceeds going to David’s House. Miller stresses they’ll be something for everyone to take a chance on winning. “We have 18 holes of golf, wheel alignments, dinner certificates, Wii Systems, department store and bank certificates, Boston Red Sox and N.E. Patriot jackets, and even a Dale Earnhardt life size stand up.” said Miller.
Drivers and car owners have the chance to help David’s House. Long-time racer Mike Douglas Sr., owner of the #23 race team has pledged a $50 contribution from his team’s earnings on race day while Bodreau will post $100 from his prize money to the cause. In fact the Douglas team has issued a challenge to all race teams to do the same.
Pro Stock driver Kevin Bolduc has accepted that challenge. He’s donating $50 from his winnings in the Saturday race at Twin State, October 3. “It can be any amount and by any race team, not just the modifieds. It’s open to any driver or race team that wants to donate to David’s House,” Miller said.
This year’s race will also honor the late Donnie Ayer and the late Kirby Monteith. Both drivers, popular and successful, died last year. Ayer served as the honorary starter for last October’s event.
Located in Lebanon, NH., David’s House is a home-away-from-home that offers support for families with children receiving treatment through Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, in New Hampshire.
The Twin State race will be the first of three races to wind up the 2009 season for the True Value Modified Racing Series. A heated point battle between Jon McKennedy, Rob Goodenough, and Rowan Pennink, will insure a new series champion. McKennedy has already visited victory lane earlier this season at Twin State.
Sources: John Spence, Sr./True Value Modified Racing Series PR