Doc1647545523 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 (edited) As some of you know, I've entered the 2015 Rally North America event, The Smoky Mountain Rally. Every year, Rally North America chooses a charity to benefit from the event, instead of having prizes for the winners. This year, "Hope for the Warriors" has been chosen as the beneficiary. http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/2015%20Smoky%20Mountains%20Rally/hood_zpsihwiamj3.jpg Hope for the Warriors is a national non-profit, founded in 2000 by military wives and still operated under the direction of them. They provide support to wounded U.S. veterans and their families. Read more about them here: http://www.kintera.org/faf/help/helpAboutOrg.asp?ievent=1125309&lis=0&kntae1125309=5476707346854D9E8B64A86687D2B33E From July 13-16 we'll be covering about 2500 miles from Ohio through the Dixie states and back again, and will have events at Atlanta Dragway and Roebeling Raceway. More about this specific rally can be found here: http://www.kintera.org/faf/help/helpEventInfo.asp?ievent=1125309&lis=0&kntae1125309=5476707346854D9E8B64A86687D2B33E And the Rally North America homepage: https://www.rallynorthamerica.com/ Over the last six years, CR has had great representation at the Rally North America events and has had numerous podium finishes. This year CR is represented by Coaster (Brian & Nikki) and me. I'm driving the event solo and I'm taking the Slingshot. It will be the first time a 3-wheel vehicle will be competing in the national rally. With the open vehicle's exposure to the heat and rain, I'll be limited in the use of electronics for nav, problem solving, radar and laser detection, and the like. I'm going to rely on maps, friends, and a little luck. http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/2015%20Smoky%20Mountains%20Rally/road%20ahead%201_zpskcdlhyeb.jpg For the second year, we'll have Matt Farah from Smoking Tire/ iDrive along. I'm asking friends (who are comfortable donating) to make an online donation through my page:http://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1125309&lis=0&kntae1125309=5476707346854D9E8B64A86687D2B33E&supId=414974247 Click on the blue button "GIVE NOW" on the right-hand side of the page. Donations are tax-deductable and you're emailed a receipt for tax purposes within the hour. Your donation goes directly to the charity; none of it goes to the Rally or to my team. All of us are donating our time and paying all our own expenses (of course, we have a lot of fun in return, too). I'm asking businesses to donate $100, and at that level I'll put your business advertising on the Slingshot. You can see there's room for more stickers: http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/2015%20Smoky%20Mountains%20Rally/drivers%20front_zpsdobjtx2r.jpg Any donation from individuals, even $10, is greatly appreciated. Thanks! P.S. Brian and Nikki made a great donation thread on CR. See it here http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121623 and consider donating to their effort as well. Edited July 7, 2015 by Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Decals look good! I hadn't thought about the large shield I'm glad they made you a mini one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowHBK Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I would be happy to Donate Doc. Once I get paid on Friday I will chip in what I can. Best of luck to you out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Thank you, Mike. Any amount is welcome and appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robochan Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Good luck Doc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Now those neat little wind shields would look GREAT with a certain sticker on them.. selling spots NASCAR style? Ala Fig Newtons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coleyounger3 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Doc you have a pm. Thanks for doing this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Decals look good! I hadn't thought about the large shield I'm glad they made you a mini one. Even shrinking it down, it couldn't be put square on the hood. Not much in the way of flat surfaces on these contraptions. Good luck Doc! Thanks for your generous donation, Chandler. :thumbup: Now those neat little wind shields would look GREAT with a certain sticker on them.. selling spots NASCAR style? Ala Fig Newtons? Sometimes it feels that way, Austin. The sponsor wants to give $10 and put a 30x40 decal on every door! I try to accommodate sponsors as best I can, and I thank them publicly at every opportunity. Doc you have a pm. Thanks for doing this Thank you David. I appreciate what you've done. I'll be calling Jeff tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I think it goes without saying that everyone who meets you Doc appreciates you for who you are and what you do. We will be kicking in at the $100 mark and give you something Lucore to display. And if you need a tshirt/hat/coozie I'm sure we can find one, just make sure to get in Matt's Smoking tire episode in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I think it goes without saying that everyone who meets you Doc appreciates you for who you are and what you do. We will be kicking in at the $100 mark and give you something Lucore to display. And if you need a tshirt/hat/coozie I'm sure we can find one, just make sure to get in Matt's Smoking tire episode in it! Thanks for the kind words and your support, Austin. Let me buy a company shirt (I'm XXXL) and I will ask Matt to shoot me wearing it. ( That sounded a bit wrong) I'm sure he'll shoot it, but I can't promise it'll make the final cut into the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdyguy2k Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Donations made to both you and Coaster. Enjoy the rally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Donations made to both you and Coaster. Enjoy the rally. Thanks for supporting our teams and Hope For The Warriors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Many thanks, Mike. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowHBK Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Many thanks, Mike. :thumbup: Anytime man, Have fun out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) Wheel Medic hit a homerun with their company donation :grin2: Many thanks to Bryce, Hannah, Ronnie, and the whole crew. One of the nicest logos I've seen: http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/2015%20Smoky%20Mountains%20Rally/wheelmedic.big_zpsi84bluje.jpg It's looking good on the vehicle: http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/2015%20Smoky%20Mountains%20Rally/wheelmedic%20small_zpsn0nphu1e.jpg Edited June 19, 2015 by Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Norm, thanks. It's much appreciated, my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Thank You Norm! My team had a great fundraising day yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Any time guys! I hope to do one of these one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 I few more donors weighed-in today at the sponsor level: Many thanks to Corey and the fellas at SlowMotion: http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/2015%20Smoky%20Mountains%20Rally/slomo%20big_zpsfse6cklw.jpg http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/2015%20Smoky%20Mountains%20Rally/slomo_zpsbzqsmv0f.jpg And heartfelt gratitude for Brian Wagner, CR admin, apparel magnate, and all-around good guy. :fuckyeah: http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/2015%20Smoky%20Mountains%20Rally/pm%20large_zpsdfb5ihsp.jpg Placed appropriately in a prime position on the SS: http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/2015%20Smoky%20Mountains%20Rally/pm%20small_zps9l1mbofr.jpg There's still plenty of room for sponsor stickers ($100 donation), but any and all donations to Hope for the Warriors is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Will you guys do magnets, or are you only interested in doing decals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Will you guys do magnets, or are you only interested in doing decals? I'll run magnets. It's a little harder since lots of the panels are aluminum. I know the hood and front fenders are aluminum and the doors and roof are steel. Didn't test the back half. I'm not sure there is any place on Docs slingshot for a magnet. IIRC it's all fiberglass, plastic, or tubular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 I'm not sure there is any place on Docs slingshot for a magnet. IIRC it's all fiberglass, plastic, or tubular. Yes, that's correct. I don't have any flat surface area of sufficient size for a magnetic sign. On the other hand, we can make a size-appropriate simple vinyl for you. Don't underestimate how much attention this vehicle gets, even in a field of 79 other rally cars. There's a small 7" x 1.5" decal placed along the edge of the body which is one of the first things you notice when you drive by the vehicle or walk up to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 And we would have to supply the vinyl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 No, if it's a company name or other text, a friend of mine will make it for you for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Many thanks to Rich Lucore at Lucore Automotive. Besides making a generous donation to Hope for the Warriors, he and his staff hooked me up with some great swag for the charity auction at the Rally. And thanks to Austin for putting this all together. :thumbup: There are still a few days remaining for anyone still wanting to contribute. My team has raised $810 towards a goal of $1,000. Here's the link: http://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1125309&supId=414974247 And thanks to all those who have provided financial and/or moral support for this effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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