Donations To Roadracing World Action Fund Top $685,000
Published: July 08, 2009
The Roadracing World Action Fund has reached a grand total of $685,784.38 in contributions.
Donations poured in to the Roadracing World Action Fund in memory of WERA racer Chad Sisler, who died in an on-track accident June 7 at Summit Point Raceway. To date, 37 contributors have raised $3413 for additional soft barriers to be deployed at Summit Point.
Donations made in memory of Chad Sisler include:
Travis McNerney, $1000
James Williams, $313
Roy Morris, $100
Judith Herlich, $100
Neal Garvin, $100
Derrick Cantrell, $100
Katie Bladon, $100
Scott Nelson, $100
Thomas Cody, $100
Charles Dobrovolny, $100
Shiloh Sisler, $50
John Palmer, $50
David Rubin, $50
Brad Saenz, $50
Greg Reisinger, $50
John Gutshall, $50
Todd Robinson, $50
Giuseppe Messina, $50
Daniel Wallace, $50
Jose Zendejas, $50
Randy Sinisi, $50
Ed Vigluicci, $50
Christian Sport Bike Racing Team, $50
William B. Johnson, $50
Tom Cutter, $50
Gerhard Kurz, $50
Chris Lowitz, $50
Edward Nartey, $50
Drew Kessler, $50
Shelley Salopek, $50
Matthew DiLorenzo, $50
Mike Bellew, $50
Lori Kobayashi, $50
Erik Weber, $50
Chris Astle, $50
Ryan Manotti $50
Kim Loraine-Grews, $30
Harry H. Harris, $20.
Members of the Yamaha R1 and R6 Forums raised over $2000 for the Roadracing World Action Fund at their annual track day event, as Forum member Benjamin White (Goobr) describes: "On February 28 and March 1, 2009, the Yamaha R1 and R6 Forums had our annual "Elvis Warrior Memorial Track Day" in remembrance of our fallen forum brothers. The ride was stretched out over the entire weekend this year at JenningsGP in Jennings, Florida. As everyone rode (throughout) the weekend Glenn and Chad were in the hearts and minds of everyone that attended. Glenn and Chad's families both asked us to donate our proceeds to the charity of our choice. We could think of nothing better than to what Glenn and Chad loved to do most, road racing! Both would love that fact that they could enhance safety and to help save lives when track mishaps happen. Please accept our humble donation in the amount of $2336.12, in the remembrance of Glenn Breaux (ElvisWarrior) and Chad Clifton(GaWarrior). We love them and miss them so much. Thank you and we appreciate you providing such a wonderful service for all us riders."
Businesses who donate regularly to the Roadracing World Action Fund include Bob Robbins/Team S-Works, who donated $950, which included 100% of the 2008 AMA season proceeds from the sale of team shirts to Triumph 675 enthusiasts. Robbins/S-Works has now donated a grand total of $3000 to the Action Fund. Max McAllister's Traxxion Dynamic's latest contribution of $1000 brings its total donated to $10,500 since 2001.
The Roadracing World Action Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and donations are tax deductible.
To help save lives and prevent injuries at racetracks, donate online at http://actionfund.roadracingworld.com/, call 800-464-8336 or send your tax deductible donation to:
Roadracing World Action Fund, Inc.
P.O. Box 1428
Lake Elsinore, CA 92531
rwaf@roadracingworld.com
Summary of Recently Posted Contributions
(Contributor comments and dedications are included below with their listing. Total overall contribution appears in parentheses.)
Road Race
Blackhawk Farms Raceway $4000
Yamaha R1 and R6 Forums $2336.12 In Memory of Glenn Breaux and Chad Clifton
H&H Motorsports $2000 AMA Fines Program
KWS Motorsports $1500 AMA Fines Program
Ducshop - $1028.70 In Memory of Brad Hayes
Traxxion Dynamics/Max McAllister $1000 ($10,500)
Steven Brunton $1000 ($3450)
Travis McNerney $1000 In Memory of Chad Sisler
Lou Scharpf $1000
Bob Robbins $950 ($3000) Donation from sale of team shirts by S-Works
Gron4 Photography $800 BHF
Max Grant $500
Midwest Safety Crew $385 ($1872.80) In Memory of Bill Ritger
United Way of PA $339.41 ($658.73)
James Williams $313 In Memory of Chad Sisler
William R. Pritchard $300($1000)In Honor of Vincent Haskovec
Christopher M. Brown $264 ($864)
Christopher M. Brown Chevron Humankind Matching Gift $264
Rick A. Myers $250
Stephen DeCamp $250 AMA Fines Program
Steve Zielenski $200 ($300) NESBA
Bill Hughes $200
Michael Arenella $223.34 ($880.60)
Michael Arenella Chevron Matching Gift $82.50 ($350.08)
Graham McIntyre $250.02 ($500.06)
Graham McIntyre Microsoft Matching Gift Program $249.98 ($500.02)
NHF-Racing.com $115 "Thank you for doing this."
Anonymous in Exeter, NH $100 ($300)
Richard Barnett $100 ($380) "In Memory of Pancho Spain, home of the biggest grin at Willow Springs."
Richard Barnett $100 ($380) "In Memory of Joey Lopez. You will be missed."
Duncan McDonald $100
Duncan McDonald $100 Microsoft Matching Gifts
Richard Thompson $100 ($3849)
Antal Halasz $100 "We need more airfence!"
Leandro Mercado $100 AMA Fines Program
Chris Pyles $100
Gemini Technology Systems $100
Bob Laszko $100 ($650)
Ryan Clay $100 AMA Fines Program
Chris Slay $100 ($500) "For the WERA SE Region LWTs"
Jason Swan $100
Roy Morris $100 ($200) In Memory of Chad Sisler
Judith Herlich $100 ($130) In Memory of Chad Sisler
Neal Garvin, $100 In Memory of Chad Sisler
Anonymous in Exeter, NH $100 ($400)
Derrick Cantrell $100 In Memory of Chad Sisler
Katie Bladon $100 In Memory of Chad Sisler
Scott Nelson $100 ($250) In Memory of Chad Sisler
Thomas Cody $100 In Memory of Chad Sisler
Charles Dobrovolny $100 In Memory of Chad Sisler
Thomas S. Webster $100 In Memory of Howard Fitzcharles
Charla Moss $100 In Memory of Sutton Helvey-Chandler
Jed Wible $100
Craig Beardsley $75 ($225) NESBA
Derek Keyes $75
Elaine Seasley $72 ($602.80)
Geoffrey Kramer $51 ($311)
Rick Eslick $50 ($119)
Chris Lowitz $50 ($425)
Ronald Deaver $50 ($400)
Robin Caron $50($100)
Robin Caron Microsoft Matching Gift Program $50 ($100)
Craig J. Richie Design $50
Patrick Ryan $50
John Palmer $50 In Memory of Chad Sisler
Shiloh Sisler $50 In Memory of Chad Sisler
David Rubin $50 In Memory of Chad Sisler
Brad Saenz $50 In Memory of Chad Sisler
Greg Reisinger $50 ($90) In Memory of Chad Sisler
Todd Robinson $50 In Memory of Chad Sisler "May he be at peace."
Charles R. Clark $50
Matthew DiLorenzo $50 In Memory of Chad Sisler
John P. Gutshall $50 In Memory of Chad Sisler
William B. Johnson $50 In Memory of Chad Sisler
Andy Price $50 "On behalf of all the fallen racers and their families."
Giuseppe Messina $50 In Memory of Chad Sisler
Daniel Wallace $50 In Memory of Chad Sisler
Jose Zendejas $50 In Memory of Chad Sisler
Reni Winter $50 ($78) "Happy Birthday to my favorite road racer. Love, Mom."
Tom Cutter $50 In Memory of Chad Sisler
Randy Sinisi $50 ($375) In Memory of Chad Sisler
Ed Vigluicci $50 ($135) In Memory of Chad Sisler
Ryan Manotti $50 ($150) In Memory of Chad Sisler
Patrick Dowd $50
Breen Bannon $50
Gerhard Kurz $50 In Memory of Chad Sisler
Christian Sport Bike Racing Team $50 In Memory of Chad Sisler "We are praying for you and your family, Shiloh."
James Williams $50 "In Memory of Joseph Conner Blackwell, an 18-year-old that lived to ride. May you grace the racetrack in heaven May 23, 1991 - June 8, 2009."
Chris Lowitz $50 ($425) In Memory of Chad Sisler
Edward Nartey $50 In Memory of Chad Sisler
Drew Kessler $50 In Memory of Chad Sisler
Shelley Salopek $50 In Memory of Chad Sisler
Andrew LeClair $50 In Memory of David Jefferies
Mike Bellew $50 In Memory of Chad Sisler
Lori Kobayashi $50 ($370) In Memory of Chad Sisler
Erik Weber $50 In Memory of Chad Sisler
Chris Astle $50 In Memory of Chad Sisler
Kim Loraine-Grews $30 In Memory of Chad Sisler
Stamos Stamos $30 "Keep up the good work."
Anthony Molina $25
Brian Racine $25
Phillip Williamson $25 ($55) Dedicated to Shrinkage Jackson and the WERA BBS
Racing Underground/Russell Roberts $25
Scott Unger $25 WERA BBS Red Wings/Penguins Air Fence Bet
Anonymous $25
Chris Philpott $20
Mario Baroz $20 In Memory of Jimmy Adamo
Harry H. Harris $20 ($45) In Memory of Chad Sisler
Jessica Kinsey $20 "Dedicated to Papa Thiam and all those that have crashed and been seriously injured or killed at Summit Point."
Matt Rehm $20 ($45)
Eric V. Hunter $20 ($620) "For DL Talbott - WERA BBS
Pavel Litorovich $15
Kyle Dagan $10
Noah Weisel $10
Dirt Track
Rick Eslick $50 ($65)
Stamos Stamos $30 "Keep up the good work."
June 30, 2009
Accounting Details to Date
Road Racing Expenditure Details
Direct purchase of soft barriers: $460,091.80
Shipping/Customs: $34,887.38
Bank Fees: $549.05
Air Fence* Deployment Crew Training: $700
Transportation & Installation: $8569.78
Corporation/Business Fees: $1788
Online Auction Fees: $221.99
Printing Education Materials: $346.42
Misc. Supplies: $39.59
Donation to AMA Pro Racing for Air Fence: $104,104
Red Flag Fund/Fundraiser split - $4500
Total Spent: $615,798.01
Total Donations Collected $641,606.41
Misc. Income $118.31
Cash on hand: $25,926.71
Dirt Track Expenditure Details
Direct purchase of soft barriers: $34,500
Shipping/Customs: $2717.72
Transportation & Installation $2174.77
Total Spent: $39,392.49
Total collected: $44,177.97
Cash on hand: $4785.48
All administrative costs, including the percentage taken by credit card companies on credit card donations, have been absorbed by Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.
*Trademark of Airfence Safety Systems Australia.
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