CAYUGA, ONTARIO (May 1, 2009) – The local racing community will be out in force to help kick off the Sixth Annual Motorsports Showcase for Community Living Haldimand, as the facility celebrates 50 years in operation, helping those with special needs.
The event, which will feature race cars, motorcycles and ATVs from several disciplines, will be held at the Marty McSorley Community Pavillion at the Jennie Deagle Complex on River Road in Cayuga on Friday, May 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Highlighting the list of close to 25 race cars will be the IHRA Pro Stock Chevy Cobalt of Mark Martino of Stoney Creek, at 222 mph, one of the quickest cars in its division. Other drag racers devoting their time to display their cars include FJ Smith, Shawn Morrell, Ted Barnes, and Jack Brohman.
Oval track racers will be well represented with several regular competitors from Ohsweken Speedway, including Sprint Car drivers Glenn Styres and Ryan Hunsinger, along with Rob Disher, Robbie Thorne and A.J. Castelein.
"It's incredible how many wanted to be a part this year," said Bill Mehlenbacher, one of the event's organizers.
"The guys are great in wanting to help in the community and most of all Community Living Haldimand."
The event will launch a fundraising draw for some lucky person to win the experience of a thrilling NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Michigan International Speedway generously donated by NASCAR (Canada), or an NHRA National Event at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC donated by Have Bus Will Travel Racing Tours.
Transportainment and accommodations to both events will be provided by Have Bus Will Travel Racing Tours.
Tickets for the NASCAR/NHRA Motorsports Draw will be $2.00 each, and are on sale at local businesses in the community.
The Motorsports Showcase has become an important fundraiser for Community Living Haldimand, and is one of several notable events this year as it celebrates 50 years of helping those with disabilities.
To honour this special anniversary occasion, Community Living Haldimand will host a special 50th Celebration party at the Fisherville District Lions Club Community Center Tuesday, May 12, in the same town where the organization was formed in 1959.
The NASCAR/NHRA Motorsports Draw will take place Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at the Fourth Annual Community Living Haldimand Golf Tournament at the Freedom Oaks Golf Club in Dunnville.
This fundraising tournament will be a Texas Scramble, limited to the first 144 (36 teams) registrants and will feature golf and a dinner following the Shot Gun Start tee off time at 12:30 p.m.
Book your foursome now. The registration fee is $100.00 per person ($400.00 per foursome) and includes a power cart, 18 holes, dinner, and special prizes. All proceeds from the event will be directed to a special Community Living Haldimand project.
The Third Annual Community Living Haldimand Golf Tournament will host special contest holes, including two - Longest Drives - (Men’s and Ladies), two – Closest to the Pin - (Men’s and Ladies) and Hole-In-One prizes.
For more information on the events, contact Flo Van Leeuwen at (905) 772-3344 Ext. #100 or by email at fvanleeuwen@clhaldimand.com.
In Support of People with an Intellectual Disability
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Bruce F. Mehlenbacher
Telephone: (905) 772-1800 Ext. #22
E-mail: bruce@jajentertainment.com
Warren Burger
Telephone: (905) 768-5687
E-mail: wrbenterp@yahoo.ca
Bill Mehlenbacher
Telephone: (905) 765-3475
E-mail: mehlenbacher@mountaincable.net
