News
April 7, 2008
Wet April Weekend at Maxton ECTA Meet yields one speed record for Project 750 Assault Suzuki
For a weekend event that started with downpours and thunderstorms, the first East Coast Timing Association Maxton Event of the 2008 season ended up a great success for the Project 750 Assault Land-Speed racing team from Malvern, PA.
While heavy rains washed out all activities on Saturday, and delayed the start of high speed runs until late morning Sunday, April 6th, eventually 187 competition cars and bikes left the starting line and recorded official runs. The highest speed of the meet recorded by a car was 210 mph and for motorcycles a stunning 243 mph!
Competing this weekend in the “750 cc Modified/Fuel” (M/F 750) class, rider Jack Broomall (Malvern, PA) made only one pass down the famous “Maxton Mile” course on Sunday Morning. He did however, make that one run count when he logged a speed of 157.227 mph, breaking the existing M/F 750 record by some 4 miles per hour. This is the first land-speed record earned by the Project 750 Assault team of rider Broomall and his Crew Chief Don Verdiani.
The Project 750 Assault Team makes a cash donation to the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer every time a performance record is set, so not only was the weekend a success from a competition standpoint, but it also represents another tiny step in the fight against Pediatric Cancers.
The next event for the team is May 18-19, again at Maxton, NC.
The East Coast Timing Association (ECTA) is the sanctioning organization for Land-Speed style racing in the Eastern portion of the United States. At their racing site at Maxton, NC the ECTA conducts 5 meets annually for top speed competitionfor many classes of cars and motorcycles. The fastest cars and bikes at the “Maxton Mile” regularly exceed 200 mph! For more information go to www.ecta-lsr.com.
The mission of the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer is to support research towards the diagnoses, treatment and development of a cure for pediatric cancer and to provide support and hope to children and families undergoing treatment as well as those who have lost children due to cancer. Learn more at www.hatcherfoundation.org
Chili Pepper Racing raises over $35,000 for the Austin Hatcher Foundation, for a carefree childhood!
Chili Pepper Team Making Hearts Race at Road Atlanta
Ooltewah, TN. (Oct. 15, 2007) - As is tradition when SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge heads to Road Atlanta, Chili Pepper Racing hosts a variety of activities during the Petit Le Mans weekend in support pediatric cancer charities.
The team welcomed roughly 300 guests to their VIP hospitality area, including families from the Atlanta Scottish Rite/AFLAC Cancer Treatment Center and Children's Hospital, the Light House Foundation and Austin Hatcher Foundation. The races served as a diversionary therapy for the children and families who got a break from the day-to-day struggles that come with pediatric cancer and were able to enjoy the races from a chalet above pit lane with the perks of a 50-inch TV and gourmet food provided by the Flower Branch Yacht Club. Families also participate in flag ceremonies and pace car rides.
One child in particular served a very special role at the Petit Le Mans weekend. SCCA Pro Racing named seven year-old cancer survivor Maddie as Grand Marshal for the SCCA SPEED Touring Car race. Maddie was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in May of 2003, but underwent her last round of Chemotherapy in 2005 and has been cancer-free ever since. Maddie attended her first SCCA SPEED World Challenge race as a guest of Chili Pepper Racing shortly after her last Chemo and has returned to Road Atlanta for the SCCA SPEED World Challenge races every year since.
The Chili Pepper Racing “Worlds First Bio-Diesel” Jetta TDI battled with Championship points leader Jeff Altenberg before loosing grip on the rain soaked turn 9 resulting in an off road excursion. The Jetta TDI eventually retired after an unexpected on-coarse turbo fire stranded the car on the back straight.
Once again the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R750 and two-day Kevin Schwantz Suzuki School Raffle was a huge success. This year’s winner was Greg Butler of Charlotte, NC.
Bill Patterson (www.billpattersonart.com), famous for his unique motorsports art, participated in the weekend’s events by auctioning off his newly created masterpiece “Triad” during Dr. Panoz’s Thursday evening dinner. The original painting was purchased by Kurt Antonius of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
The weekend’s events ended with the Fourth Annual Post Petit Le Mans Motorcycle Charity Ride on Sunday, October 7.
In addition to the wonderful memories and hours of joy experienced by the families dealing with pediatric cancer the weekend events raising over $35,000 for the Austin Hatcher Foundation and the Light House Family Retreat.
The weekend’s expenses were offset by contributions provided by Chili Pepper Racing, LLC. Road Atlanta, A Mother’s Arms, Suzuki USA Motorcycles, Kevin Schwantz Suzuki School, Alpinestars Motorcycle gear, Mid Florida Golf Cars, and the Flowery Branch Yacht Club,
For more information on Chili Pepper Racing, its charities or their marketing partners visit www.chilipepperracing.org
Alysia Merz, walked 35 miles to raise $3,000
Alysia, an RN from Allison Park, Pa. signed up to participate in a 35 mile fun walk through the… Alysia chose to make the walk a fundraiser. Through her hard work and dedication Alysia received pledges totaling more than $85 a mile. One person can make a difference…Alysia raised $3,000 for the Austin Hatcher Foundation on her own!!! Thank you!
Ryan Reid, only 10 years old, raised $200
During the weekend of the 55th anniversary of the 12 hours of Sebring Ryan Reid collected donations for the Austin Hatcher Foundation. Ryan, only 10 years old, read about the Austin Hatcher Foundation in the race program and took it upon her self to help make a difference. Ryan raised $200 in only 2 days. Thank you Ryan.
Events
WIN A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R750
October 4-6, 2007
Chili Pepper Racing, Road Atlanta, Suzuki USA and the Kevin Schwantz Suzuki School hosts the 2nd annual Petit Le Mans motorcycle raffle. All proceeds from raffle are donated to the Austin Hatcher Foundation.
October 4-6, 2007 raffle tickets will be sold at Road Atlanta racetrack for only $25.00.
The winning ticket will be drawn the morning of October 7th atthe start of the 4th annual Post Petit Le Mans Motorcycle Charity Ride.
The winner will be taking home a 2007 Suzuki GSX-R750 and a 2-day Kevin Schwantz Suzuki School.
For more information please visit www.chilipepperracing.org.
4th Annual Post Petit Le Mans Motorcycle Charity Ride
October 7, 2007
Chili Pepper Racing hosts the 4th annual Post Petit Le Mans Motorcycle Charity Ride. Drivers from the SPEED World Challenge, American Le Mans Series and Grand Am come together for a day of fun in the sun to help raise money for the Austin Hatcher Foundation.
Fans can ride with their favorite racecar drivers. If you are interest in signing up for the charity ride visit www.chilipepperracing.org to fill the registration form.