The Karnac Fundraiser for the Jack Smith family!

[carolwicks]

Once again Tony Carreno and Critter have made it happen! There will be a fundraiser for Jack Smith and his wife to help them get thru a very scary time. On top of all this, Jack and Kathy have a special needs son that needs alot of care so this will help them in more ways then you can imagine. Neither of them are able to work at this time and the racing family have pulled thru for them with flying colors! In fact it is pretty amazing!
On April 17th. there will be a fundraiser at CITRUS COUNTY SPEEDWAY!
Joining the Checkered Flag Sprint car Series will be the awesome Open Wheel Mods. The OWM will race 50 laps with a $50 entry fee. The pay to win will be $1,000.00! We will be asking for sponsors of the 50 laps at $100.00 per lap.
So far Tony Carreno has lap #1 and I have lap #14! Please join us as all the lap money will go to the JACK SMITH family.
There will be practice on Friday April 16th.
Please make checks out to Jack or Kathy Smith for the laps and make sure you let me know which lap you choose....

To avoid any problems this time ONLY AMERICAN RACER tires will be allowed. You can practice on anything you want, but can only race on American Racers.

Send the checks to: Jack & Kathy Smith
C/O Carol Wicks
732 Haleybury Street
Port Charlotte, Fl. 33948
Any questions feel free to call me at 941-629-7451.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Tony & Critter... we are blessed to have you as part of our racing family!

carol aka OZ

[Boneman]

Excellent! Will there be any support divisions? I'd love to bring a car or two if they run mini stocks or the 4 cylinder bombers.

[carolwicks]

i will call critter and try to find out. Thanks for your support in this effort. ;-)
carol

[carolwicks]

could you please put the post i just wrote about the citrus fundraiser on a separate sticky from the other one. Thank you so much. You are right. the response is absolutely amazing. Im so happy its going so well. Hope people buy the laps! last time we sold them really fast. thanks for helping.
carol aka oz

[Frasson118]

What about Grandstand prices... times... support classes... etc. Keep us filled in as this all comes together.

If at all possible, I will be there to help in any way I'm needed.

[carolwicks]

I will be adding info as we go along. there are usually alot of things that come up before the race. last time we had a TONY STEWART helmet signed by Tony for a raffle. im sure something will come up. I will post as soon as i get info. thanks so much... you KNOW i will use u! hahaha
carol

[Frasson118]

Just a thought here.... how about a 4-Cyl. & and an 8-Cyl "Run-Whatcha-Brung" event. Strictly for fun, yet another way to participate, without anyone worrying about rules, purse etc.

Not a "race" per se, but an organized exhibition (for lack of a better word). Cars with higher technology start in front, slower cars in back, and everyone only running the speed they are comfortable with. This is somewhat the format at the DAARA shows, and those guys all have a blast every time they get an opportunity to crank 'em up a bit. No purse, no real tech rules, no tire rules... just bring what you got, and have some fun!

I can think of at least a handful of people on here that might turn out, just to turn a few laps, and participate in a good cause.

Plus... a few guys might figure out how fun Citrus IS, and will want to return for another show that DOES count!


I'm sure there's a down-side to this thought, but I haven't thought of it yet!

[flvideo]

If I can find someone to shoot CCMP for me I'll shoot the fund raiser. $19.99
and when my fuel is paid for all proceeds go to Jack and Kathy. I wish I could donate my fuel but hard times are at my house too. If someone wants to sponser my fuel ALL proceeds will go Jack and Kathy. Bob..

[gcue]

Originally Posted by Boneman

Excellent! Will there be any support divisions? I'd love to bring a car or two if they run mini stocks or the 4 cylinder bombers.

Rex, we have the 4 cylinder stocks that night.

Here is a link to the schedule page: http://www.citruscountyspeedway.com/...e/Schedule.htm

[Boneman]

Nice! I have one that is almost complete. We'll have a special guest driver making his Citrus County debut.

[flvideo]

In a word....ANDY!

[carolwicks]

Jack is out of surgery and the Doctor is very pleased. They had placed a bracket in his spine and it slipped. They repaired all of that and cemented it so it will never move again. The tumor has been COMPLETELY removed so lets pray it is benign! They dont know yet.
Jack will be in ICU tonight and moved to a room tomorrow. He may possibly be able to go home this weekend!!!! The rehab will be very very painful and take quite awhile but the worse part is over...
Jacks daughter Alisa who he just "found" about 5 yrs. ago asked me to post a message for her. She was crying her eyes out and said she cannot tell all of you how much your love, generosity and kindness to her Dad means to her. She said Thank you from the bottom of her heart!
I will keep you informed. God bless all of you for your love and support.
carolwicks aka OZ

p.s.

Alisa said "Jack had some loose screws" and they tightened them all... Now we all knew that for years and she thinks shes telling us something? roflllllllllll

[flvideo]

Our prayers are answered again. Thank you lord!!!!!

[Cara]

Glad to hear the good news and know that some of my prayers have been answered. Learning to be patient and waiting on the rest of them. I know, all in His own time.

[sunshinestateracing1]

This is great news now all we have to do is continue to ray that the tumor was not cancer and that jack recovers quickly.

Robert

[sunshinestateracing1]

I will be at the race to do what ever I can to help unless for some reason I end up having to cover CCMP for Bob but with this much notice I am sure we can find some one to fill in for us.

Robert

[ocalasp76]

Originally Posted by carolwicks

The pay to win will be $1,000.00! We will be asking for sponsors of the 50 laps at $100.00 per lap.
So far Tony Carreno has lap #1 and I have lap #14! Please join us as all the lap money will go to the JACK SMITH family.
There will be practice on Friday April 16th.
Please make checks out to Jack or Kathy Smith for the laps and make sure you let me know which lap you choose....

Since it's only 50 laps I can't sponsor my #76..........So I'll take #31 in honor of my friend John Smith.
So put me down for a $100 on lap #31..
-GE UM-

[Winger]

Let's see, the last fundraiser had more sponsors than laps so they added laps to the race. If we can do that again, I'll sponsor lap 55. If not, I'll take lap 50.

[carolwicks]

have you down for lap 50 with a note to change it to 55 if they run over. Thank you! none are etched in stone until they are paid for. ;-)let me know.
carol

[Winger]

Check was sent out earlier electronically. It should be to you by 3/3. Not sure why it takes that long but it is what it is.

[ancrdave]

Thank goodness all went as good, or maybe better, than expected... prayers do work... The next move after getting Jack home is to GET JACK TO THE TRACK!!! Maybe we can do something at Auburndale to help the fundraiser...

[carolwicks]

I got a call from Rex Guy as soon as he heard about Jack. He said he is going to pass the hat and contribute. So Auburndale will be helping. I am so greatful... Jack had tears when he was told.
Charlotte County MS Park, Ocala Speedway, Auburndale Speedway, Citrus have all called me and people from Desoto etc. have called. The response is incredible and Now with this bad news about the cancer I need to work double hard. Theres a long raod ahead and it will not be easy.
Thanks Dave...
carol aka OZ

941-629-7451
732 Haleybury Street
Port Charlotte, Fl. 33948
carolwicks@comcast.net

[carolwicks]

Every Saturday, the Pit Gates open at 2 p.m.
Grandstand gates open at 4:00 pm and
the first heat takes the green flag at 5:30.

TRACK PRICES 2010

ANNUAL
GRANDSTAND NIGHTLY PASS
ADULT ...............................................$13 .00 ........$450.00
STUDENT (12-17) $9.00 $300.00
SENIOR 60+ ........................................$9.00 ........$300.00
CHILDREN 11 & UNDER $5.00 $225.00
CHILDREN UNDER 42" .........................FREE ........$100.00
FAMILY PASS 2 ADULT 2 CHILDREN $30.00 $950.00

PITS NIGHTLY ANNUAL PASS
ADULTS...................................$25.00 .........$800.00
CHILDREN 11 & UNDER $20.00 $650.00
CHILDREN UNDER 1 (one)........ FREE

SKYBOXES NIGHTLY ANNUAL PASS
1 SKYBOX & TAX $106.00 $2,500.00

(DRIVER REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 5:00pm)

Go to their site for directions etc. : http://www.citruscountyspeedway.com/

[JackTripper]

Sprint cars and fundraising for Jack? At one of my favorite tracks? Count my website in. We'll figure out a way to take donations for Carolina Slaw Dogs or something.

[carolwicks]

I can hardly wait to see everyone again and to know we have all helped a special friend... if ya park next to Tony Carreno you can help him roast the hog...roflllllllllllllll Actually the slaw dogs sound great! I have really missed Wild Child, The Barfields, Don and the drivers. Also my OWM problem children. hahaha gonna be a great night at Citrus on APRIL 17th! Be there or be square!
carol

[ancrdave]

Rex told me last week that we'll be doing a collection to help out Jack this week at Auburndale (3/6)... Come out, see some great racing, and help out our good friend!!

[carolwicks]

Just received your checks. Tony you are confirmed for Lap #1... Winger, you are confirmed for #50 or #55 if it will become available.... Jim Higgenbotham has lap #31 in honor of his very alive and loved friend John Smith, I have #14 .
Rex Hollinger has reserved #33 and the Partelo family have reserved #9... that is as it stands as of today 3/4/10
Thank you...
carolwicks aka OZ

[carolwicks]

Rex and the generous kind people at Auburndale.... your check for $400.00 arrived today and just in time to help Jack & Kathy thru a tough week. Thank you so much!!!!
carolwicks aka OZ

[sunshinestateracing1]

I can not wait, I am going to be off and able to help Bob with the video and intreviews, This is going to be a great night

Robert

[carolwicks]

I am getting excited too. We need to sell some of these laps!!!! Come on guys. Lets help the man who has brought us all together! the man who gives awards, has talk shows, helps everyone! Now his family needs some real help. We can do it...
carol aka OZ