Doc1647545523 Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/finished%20full%20lightened_zpsnnnr4qbw.jpg Again for 2017 I'll be driving in the Rally North America event, Rally Appalachia 2. 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. 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.hopeforthewarriors.org/about/ My navigator for the Rally will be my friend of nearly 40 years, Charlie Copp. Charlie is a retired Marine Colonel and Operation Desert Storm combat veteran. In the second week in July we'll be covering some of the best roads in Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia. We have events on Virginia International Raceway and Talladega Super Speedway. We'll be taking the Bentley, and once the stickers are installed, I'll post a few photos of the green beast. Over the last seven years, CR has had great representation at the Rally North America events and has had numerous podium finishes. And we've raised over $ 600,000 for charities. You might be interested in knowing that Rally North America was co-founded by Scott Spielman (Spieldawg), a Columbus Racing member since 2008. More on Rally North America is here: https://www.facebook.com/RallyNorthAmerica I'm asking friends (who are comfortable donating) to make an online donation through my page:http://support.hopeforthewarriors.org/site/TR/Events/2017RallyNorthAmerica?team_id=1572&pg=team&fr_id=1180#.WTSCR7pFxdi Click on the blue button "GIVE NOW" on the top 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). Any donation from individuals, even $10, is greatly appreciated. Because of some limitations regarding the stickers, I will be unable to put the names of businesses making donations on the car. But I hope the many businesses who have supported me in the past can again be generous. Thanks! Edited June 18, 2017 by Doc adding photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdyguy2k Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Donated. These veteran based charities are near and dear to my heart. Have fun Doc. Sent from my SM-T587P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Thank you, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coleyounger3 Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Donated thank you for doing this doc. Very cool of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Thank you sir, it was very generous of you. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Donated, have a blast Doc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryBMW Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Donated...good luck and have fun! -Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Thank you Marc and Brad. You guys always come through for the Rally charities. Yours gifts are much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Donated! I wish the rally this year had worked out better for us. It will be hard watching from at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Brian, many thanks to you and your wife, Nikki, for your donation, your friendship, and your support. I'm hoping the three of us get to rally together many more miles in the years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Thank you, Adam (Iwashmycar), for the donation. You're my hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Ah, just a little one. Happy to contribute. Bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 Jim Rose (clone), thank you so much for your very generous contribution to Hope for the Warriors. That money will do a great deal of good for those who serve our country abroad and for their families. Jordan (2highpsi), you and JET AUTO GROUP have been there for all of the rally charities I've worked with. You're truly a class act and we're fortunate to have you and your business on CR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Casey (caseyctsv), thanks for your generous support. It's much appreciated. And I'm sorry I couldn't find a car that would meet all your daughter's criteria and yet still be kewl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Farkas, thanks for supporting Hope for the Warriors. We've had some great rallies together, eh? http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/Rally%20Appalachia%202011/bilde2.jpg Keeping me between the lines, 2011 Appalachian Rally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Farkas, thanks for supporting Hope for the Warriors. We've had some great rallies together, eh? http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/Rally%20Appalachia%202011/bilde2.jpg Keeping me between the lines, 2011 Appalachian Rally Wish I could donate more! I'd love to get out to another rally soon, life has been a whirlwind lately. Speaking of which, let's get together before you take off on your trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Casey (caseyctsv), thanks for your generous support. It's much appreciated. And I'm sorry I couldn't find a car that would meet all your daughter's criteria and yet still be kewl. No worries - it led to some awesome conversations. The ones you sent were sweet - I need to come to you before I just go the boring C7 GS route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 My thanks go out to Austin (99StockGT) and all the fine folks at Lucore Automotive. Not only are they regular corporate sponsors of CR, but they've been steadfast supporters of the Rally North America charities. This year was no exception -- their generous donation to Hope for the Warriors moved me up into 15th place in fundraising. :thumbup: I'll be wearing my Lucore blue polo tomorrow when I bring the Team Bentley entry to Cars & Coffee. The rally stickers are installed and look great. Pics to follow this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Always here to help support the good people and causes of CR sir! One of these days I'll get to take such a rally adventure as well. Enjoy the road and drive safe! P.S. Always appreciate you flying our flag sir! Couldn't ask for a better Spokesmodel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTA09 Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 always glad to help the charities your supporting . Have fun and be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Thank you, Bob. Your support means a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Benjamin, thank you for your donation and for your support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Many thanks to Bryce, Hannah, and the crew at Wheel Medic for their generous donation to Hope for the Warriors on behalf of Team Bentley. I can always count on you guys to come through with your support and, of course, in the excellent work you've done with the wheels on all my cars. Your donation moved us up to 15th place in the starting lineup. My team has raised $1,500 so far. We're in no danger of overtaking the top team for the pole position, though, as they're already at nearly $12,000 with two weeks to go. Overall, this Rally has raised $79,000 so far. Not bad for just a small group of people who enjoy driving our cars on America's greatest roads. :zoom: http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af208/trentrbrts/Big%20Sky%20Rally/12829243_1019707524735109_1061326685837348153_o_zpsjbj2g5ai.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 Thank you, Addison (Good Guys Detailing) for your donation. It's much appreciated! Addison's contribution to Hope for the Warriors puts Team Bentley at $3,660 raised so far, 91% of our team goal. Overall, the Rally is also at 91% of its goal of $100,000 for Hope for the Warriors. We've still got a week before the cutoff. For anyone still considering making a tax-deductable donation: http://support.hopeforthewarriors.org/site/TR/Events/2017RallyNorthAmerica?team_id=1572&pg=team&fr_id=1180#.WTSK2LpFxdi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 :thumbup: It really bothered me that it wasn't a more round number. So it should be at 3700 now Now we just have to get it to a better rounded $4K lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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