Jeff Thielscher, Community Relations Shenandoah Speedway
Email: ktracing@aol.com
Phone: (661) 428-0911
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
3rd ANNUAL RACING FOR WISHES 150 AT SHENANDOAH SPEEDWAY
SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA (June 19, 2017) Some of the best Late Model Drivers in Virginia and the Southeast are expected to race in the “3nd ANNUAL RACING FOR WISHES 150” Late Model Race to held on Saturday September 2nd at Shenandoah Speedway. The Virginia 3/8ths mile asphalt oval will welcome racers and fans from across the nation. The Legends will also be part of the action.
The “3rd ANNUAL RACING FOR WISHES 150” will raise money for Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia. Three dollars of every ticket sold will be donated to Make-A-Wish and there will be a pass the helmet during the race to raise more money. 2 years ago they raised enough money to grant the wish of a young girl in the Shenandoah Area to go to Orlando and visit the Florida theme parks. Last year $1500.00 was raised.
Racing For Wishes Director Jeff Thielscher has committed to make the race a $4000 to win event. They are using Shenandoah Speedway Rules.
Notable drivers in past are past NASCAR Late Model National Champion Phillip Morris and Tyler Ankrum.
Timmy “Mini” Tyrrell of Manassas, Virginia who is one of the youngest LMSC drivers in nation will be racing. At 12 years old, “Mini” races for children’s cancer and has been featured on several national television shows. He has won the championship at Shenandoah Speedway in the Late Model Division which made him the youngest late model champion in history.
Pit gates will open at 1 p.m. with grandstands opening at 5 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m. General admission tickets will be $15.00 at the gate. All active military and first responders will be admitted free with ID! Pit passes will be available for $30.00.
The 3nd ANNUAL RACING FOR WISHES 150 is presented by RealFast.TV, Huffman Trailer Sales, Allstar Lodging, AUTODEALZ, Pioneer Bank, and ShenandoahValley.com.
Track address is 301 Precision Rd. Shenandoah, Virginia. 22849
www.shenandoah-speedway.com
Jeff Thielscher
www.racingforwishes.com (661) 428-0911