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Victory Junction Gang Camp To Benefit From
Ricky's Race:
Claremont, NH (August 5, 2008) - - - With the 1st annual “Ricky
Miller Memorial 100” only eight weeks away, organizers for the event
have announced a major fundraiser to coincide with the first ever
appearance of the True Value Modified Racing Series at the Twin
State Speedway, Claremont, NH.
The September 28 race, presented by New England Outdoor Furnaces,
will honor the memory of one of the regions local heroes who started
his racing career at the Upper Valley speed plant. The popular
second generation driver passed away in 2004.
When previously announced in March, Donnie Miller, father of the
late racer, disclosed his intent to make the event a fundraiser and
chose the Petty family’s Victory Junction Gang organization “I want
this event to mean something special and that is why I have decided
to make it a fund raiser for Kyle and Patty Petty’s Victory Junction
Gang Camp, said the legendary driver.” He added, “They founded this
camp to help chronic and terminally ill children. I hope we can get
support from all of the businesses in and around the Claremont area
and the race fans to make this a great success. It would be great to
be able to make a nice sized donation to the Victory Junction Gang
Camp.”
An effort to reach the goals Miller speaks off is presently
underway. With 100 % of all proceeds going to Victory Junction Gang
Camp.
A special door prize will be given away to a lucky race fan holding
the winning adult ticket on race day. Donnie and Barb Miller have
contributed $1,000 cash prize to be awarded to the lucky fan.
The racers will also have a chance at the “green stuff.” The
inaugural event for the TVMRS at Twin State Speedway will pay $2,000
to-win and $475 dollars to start the race. |
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