Attention Brian France
Current NASCAR
Speaking of the drivers not knowing their predecessors who popularized this fine sport....uh here we go. One of my pet peeves relates to charities. I do appreciate all the attention todays drivers bring to their chosen charities and anything they can do there is a huge plus. But...you knew there was a but didn't you. There is an organization called the "Racing Legends Medical Hardship Fund" that has been around for some 20 years. It was started by some really cool folks that y'all will recognize...Mike Sykes, Jimmy Lewallen, Tim Flock...to name a few. It is part of the "Old timers Racing Club". Over the years some of our heroes contributed to this fund and helped it along its way to assist those from our racing past who needed help. Recently...as the early participants continue to age, the fund has struggled. You see, the newer generation drivers who CAN afford to help because of the path created by many of those who need help...aren't stepping up to the plate. Currently I do not know of one who has chosen to represent this very worthwhile charity. Many do not even recognize the names of those who may need help. Really sad to me....hmmm. It would seem to me this should be important to those who are making some serious money...because of those who did not...those who worked on their cars...grease under their nails....sitting on pit wall or the tailgate of a pick up eating potted meat sandwiches while talking to fans and even signing few autographs.
I have written several articles about this over the past three years and have fallen down on the job....failing in my opinion. And although we attempt to raise money at our events...it has been very small compared to the needs of many. I commit to all of you to do more to bring attention to this group until...hopefully....a current driver or some other fortunate one, decides to become our hero and starts a series of donations to the "Racing Legends Medical Hardship Fund". All who purchased the movie, Red Dirt Rising helped...and all who purchase in the future can help as well. The link is on this site. You can find out more information about the Racing Legends Medical Hardship fund on their new site...link below.