TWO FOR ONE NIGHT: RACING FOR BOB
Yellow & Black the Colours of Choice at Friday’s Benefit for Bob Hewitt
Immediate Release
John Houghton
Delaware Speedway PR
The Delaware Speedway racing community has been involved in many charity efforts over the years. Examples can be seen in events like the Throne Kings of the Hill that benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation, or in fundraising efforts for the Children’s Health Foundation through the “Cash Cars” & Change Bandits, as well as work with Jesse’s Journey “Walk Across Canada in a Day”. Many race teams and sponsors themselves also come together to help out local charities on an independent basis and the speedway often provides event passes or discounts to local community groups to come see the events. This Friday, the racing community will have the opportunity to help one of its own.
Bob Hewitt is the driver of the #4 Peterbilt of Ontario Super Stock. Bob was diagnosed with Acute Leukemia on July 14, 2008. Tragically Bob’s wife, Sue, was previously diagnosed with Leukemia and lost her battle to the same blood cancer. Doctors report that Bob had a statistically better chance of winning the lottery then getting that same type of cancer as his wife.
Because of these extreme circumstances, Bob’s friends have joined together with Delaware Speedway to create an event called “Racing for Bob”. The goal of the event is to raise money to help offset some of the expenses incurred through the medical treatment. The event will take place on August 22, 2008 as part of the already scheduled “Two-For-One” Night at the speedway. Competing that evening will be the Powerade Open-Wheel Modifieds, Challenger Motor Freight Trucks, and of course the Peterbilt of Ontario Super Stocks.
“When Bob’s friends came to us with this idea of a fundraiser, it was a natural fit on two-for-one night,” said Announcer John Houghton. “We’re hoping to blow the doors off the place with the special price that night, and hope that all those in attendance will help out Bob in this time of need.”
Bob’s friends also hope to raise a bit more money a different way. It came to their attention that local radio station Bob 102.3 FM is hosting a contest called “Show us Your Bob”. The objective of the contest is to show off the colors of the radio station in the most dynamic and dramatic way possible. Because of this, Bob’s friends are asking race fans to wear black and yellow on this evening (the colours of 102.3 Bob FM) in hopes of catching the attention of the radio station, and possibly earning an additional $10,000 towards the cause.
It all gets started this Friday, August 22, 2008. Gates open at 6:00 PM racing starts at 8:00 PM. Two for one night is a great night to bring a friend out to the races and also help out a great cause.
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InB61_xXBGA
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=27352792620&ref=mf
I'm not one to bump threads, but this one I think is of interest to many. Hopefully plenty of race fans take advantage of this offer!
-John
Yes this is a great offer to take full advantage of. By that I mean, don't show up as a couple and get in cheaper. Take this opportunity to invite others, friends, neighbours that normal don't fill their Friday with racing so they can take advantage of this 2 4 1 offer and see what they are missing.
Also, those in attendance can help raise money for Bob H. Bob has been involved in racing for many years, not just by turning the wheel of his SS. His boy has raced under Bob's guideance as well Bob in his off seasons was still heavily in the pits helping out numerous competitors.
Sharpie has the spirit of it. It's a great chance for the competitors even to bring out a sponsor at the reduced admission. By "take advantage" of the opportunity, I should say "make the most of" this opportunity.
-John Houghton
Announcer / PR
Delaware Speedway
(519) 652-5068 Ext 201
Way to go Delaware! Dad reports it was a great night of racing with a huge crowd. We have had Bob in our thoughts and prayers this summer. At Barrie tonight the 19 kdm Racesports crew will be wearing Racing For Bob t-shirts.
Keith McLeod