2^nd Annual TWS Red White & Blue Charity Extravaganza

On Sunday July 5, 2009 the historic Texas World Speedway is hosting its Second Annual Red White & Blue Charity Extravaganza to benefit several local organizations and charities.  The festive and patriotic day will offer guests a chance to experience an Independence Day celebration with multiple activities for adults and children alike, ending in a free fireworks display at the racetrack.

Admission is free to the event, with $2 parking and donations requested to benefit the South Brazos County Volunteer Fire Department.  This charity event offers guests a chance to see vintage Indy car and Miata races on the super oval, kid zone with inflatables, and ride alongs on the track with instructors. Additionally, guests will enjoy a car show in the paddock and a burnout contest along pit road, where proceeds will benefit a local one year old recently diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Max Evans.  A 5k Fun Run will take place at 7:30 in the evening around dusk. The route will be on track at Texas World Speedway, with t-shirts provided and prizes to be awarded to each four age divisions, male and female. Proceeds from the 5k Fun Run will benefit the Still Creek Boys & Girls Ranch of the Brazos Valley.

Additionally, The Blood Center Brazos Valley, your independent, nonprofit community blood center, will host a blood drive during the event. The Brazos Valley has never had a community blood bank, but rather has depended on suppliers outside the area. The Blood Center Brazos Valley will be the areas primary collector and provider of blood and related services and operates right here in the Brazos Valley. Each blood donation can save up to three lives and will go directly back to our community and hospitals. By donating during this event you will be well on your way to help the Blood Center Brazos Valley Commit for Life.

Guests are invited to bring your own chairs for this full day charity celebration. Food and beverages will be available on site provided by Texas A&M Athletics, C&L Nut Co., Snowie Sno Cones, Funnel Cake Express, and Kettle Corn. To participate in the car show, burnout contest, or 5k fun run  please sign up at www.TexasWorldSpeedway.com.

Thanks to our White Flag Sponsors University Title Company and CC Creations and Green Flag contributors McAlister's Deli, Jack Winslow Body Shop, Rick's Sporting Goods, E & S Landscape, Jim Whitley Motors, Sevick Service Center, And Sew On, and Wolf Creek Car Wash. 

About Max Evans

Max Evans was born April 29, 2008 to James and Veronica Evans and four year old sister Holly. He was a healthy 8 pounds 4 ounces and 20.5 inches long. Half-way through Veronica's pregnancy she found out that she was a carrier of muscular dystrophy. She knew that little Max had a 50/50 chance of having it. Shortly after being born it was discovered that Max has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The family is handling it well since they have been able to prepare for the possibility; although you can only prepare for news such as this so much. The only positive side to such a diagnosis is that Max will be delayed walking and crawling, but should not show too many symptoms until he is 3 or 4 years old. James and Veronica have started researching physical and drug therapies available for MD patients. Currently Max is being scheduled to be seen by one of the foremost DMD doctors in the country, but the medical fees are exceptionally high. The proceeds from the car show will go toward these medical bills Max will soon incur.

About Still Creek Boys & Girls Ranch

Since 1988 Still Creek Ranch has served children and families either in residence or through outreach services. Accepting children from Texas and all over the world, 26 children live in cottages at the facilities and grow up in a Christ-centered, structured environment and enjoy a private Christian education and a variety of vocational, spiritual and extra-curricular activities. Still Creek Ranch operates strictly by donations. The 5k registration will benefit this worthy place that gives children a hope and a future.

About the South Brazos County Volunteer Fire Department

The South Brazos County FD is an all volunteer organization that serves approximately 110 square miles in Brazos County south of College Station, from the Brazos River to Carter Creek and the Navasota River. Fire department personnel are responsible for responding to medical calls, vehicle accidents, fire calls as well as other types of emergency and non emergency situations.  The four stations are located at South Dowling at Wellborn Road, Wingfall Street at Wellborn Road, Highway 40 at Highway 6, and Peach Creek Road at Highway 6. The $2 parking admittance will benefit these volunteer firefighters who give so much to the community.