Speedway, ISC and the France Family Pledge a Minimum of $250,000 in
Services and Aid for Victims of Southern California Wildfires
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif., Oct 26 /PRNewswire/ -- California
Speedway along with International Speedway Corporation and the France
family have joined together to pledge a minimum of $250,000 in services and
aid to be donated to relief efforts for the wildfires that have ravaged
Southern California this week.
"An amazing thing about being part of the ISC family is that during
times of need, they are able to engage national resources to provide local
help," said California Speedway President Gillian Zucker. "From hurricanes
to the tragedy at Virginia Tech, ISC has always been there for the
community and these latest firestorms are no different."
Early this week, as wildfires spread throughout the county, the
Speedway began discussions with county officials to offer support to the
communities and areas affected by the wildfires.
"It's incredible to have a resource like California Speedway in the
Southern California community that can act and provide aid so quickly,"
said NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson, a native of San Diego, one of the areas
most affected by the fires.
On Thursday, California Speedway and the Americrown Service
Corporation, the Speedway's food and beverage provider, donated and
delivered 22 pallets of beverages including bottled water and Gatorade to
the County of San Bernardino Fire Department to aid in relief efforts for
the firefighters who have been battling the county's ongoing wildfires.
Through its website, California Speedway has also been urging the community
to provide donations of items that continue to be of immediate need by the
county's firefighters including toiletries and non-perishable snacks.
Additional information regarding donations can be found on the Speedway's
website.
Over 1,500 San Bernardino County residents displaced by the fires have
been relocated to the National Orange Show Events Center, less than 15
miles from California Speedway. Tomorrow night, the Speedway has
coordinated a movie night for those families and will bring in a mobile
theater unit, a free popcorn stand and movies. During the day, the Speedway
will also bring in several interactive displays, including a NASCAR show
car, a giant race car slide and an inflatable obstacle course to entertain
the hundreds of children currently at the center. Speedway employees will
be providing operational support. The Speedway has also donated candy,
board games, coloring books, crayons and DVDs to families that have been
displaced by the fires. In addition, NASCAR star Juan Pablo Montoya has
recorded an inspirational message in Spanish which will be broadcast prior
to Saturday's movie. The message can also be heard at
http://www.californiaspeedway.com.
Among the other relief efforts for the Southern California communities
affected by the wildfires include a donation to the American Red Cross by
Johnson and Hendrick Motorsports of their winnings from this weekend's
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race. In addition, Speedway Motorsports and Lowe's have
committed to match those donations dollar for dollar.
California Speedway is owned by International Speedway Corporation, a
leading promoter of motorsports activities in the United States, currently
promoting more than 100 events annually. For more information, visit the
company's Web site at http://www.iscmotorsports.com.
SOURCE California Speedway
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Related links:
http://www.californiaspeedway.com
CONTACT:
Mike Uhlenkamp of California Speedway
Communications, +1-909-429-5205
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