Don Schumacher Racing invites motorsports professionals and bowling enthusiasts to show off their straight-line skills during the team’s annual Bowling for Riley event ahead of the 2016 Performance Racing Industry Trade Show.

The special event, which benefits Indiana’s Riley Hospital for Children, is scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, at Western Bowl, 6441 West Washington Street in Indianapolis, just 15 minutes west of the Indiana Convention Center.

Each year several of the world's top professional racers join with the Indianapolis bowling community and race fans for an evening of laughs and friendly competition. Participating drivers have included many from DSR—Tony Schumacher, Antron Brown, Shawn Langdon, Leah Pritchett, Ron Capps, Matt Hagan, Jack Beckman and Tommy Johnson, Jr.—as well as NHRA stars like JR Todd, Eddie Krawiec, Andrew Hines and Cruz Pedregon.

Teams are still being formed for this year’s edition, but the cast will include multiple all-stars and potentially drivers from IndyCar, USAC and more. Of course, the real stars are the participating Riley Kids.

DSR has raised close to $400,000 for Riley Hospital for Children between the team’s annual Open House and Bowling for Riley. DSR and sponsor Terry Chandler have put Tommy Johnson, Jr. in a branded Riley Hospital Funny Car at the US Nationals each year.

Entry fees are $40 per person or $150 for a team of four, and fans can watch for $10. For $25, spectators will be given access to a VIP lounge to meet participating drivers. Lane sponsorships are $300, and a title sponsorship is available, too.

For more information or to register, contact Ted Yerzyk with DSR at yerzykt@shoeracing.com. To add this event to your PRI 2016 Show Planner, click here.

The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America, one of the most successful and popular charity rides in the country, raised more than $1 million through its 22nd anniversary motorcycle trek, continuing its position as the top cumulative donor toVictory Junction—a camp dedicated to providing life-changing camping experiences for children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses. Former NASCAR driver and NBC Sports racing analystKyle Petty led 200 bikers on a 2150-mile route, traveling from Palm Springs to Biloxi on April 30 to May 6, to raise funds and awareness for the camp.

Celebrities, ride sponsors, motorcycle enthusiasts, fans and local communities all generously came together to raise funds and awareness for the camp. Since 1995, more than 7950 riders have logged more than 11.6 million cumulative motorcycle miles and raised $17.5 million for Victory Junction and other children’s charities.
 
As a result of this year’s Ride alone, 100 children will attend Victory Junction at no cost to their families. The camp has served as the Ride’s primary beneficiary since its establishment by Petty and his family in 2004 in honor of his late son, Adam.
 
“We are extremely thankful for the incredible turnout year after year,” said Petty. “The seven-day journey wouldn’t be the same without our fans who came out to see us rain or shine. Thanks to the outpouring of support for Victory Junction and the Ride, we’ll be able to send even more kids to camp for years to come.
 
“It’s incredible to see kids coming out to experience what it’s like to donate time and effort to a cause,” said Petty. “This year we received overwhelming support from schools, like Presidio County Schools in Texas, and we are thankful to provide so many deserving children an opportunity they wouldn’t otherwise have.I know Adam would be proud.”
 
This year’s Ride featured several celebrity riders, including NASCAR Hall of Famer and seven time champion Richard Petty, 2017 NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee Hershel McGriff, NASCAR legends Harry Gant and Donnie Allison, former NFL great Herschel Walker, retired Lieutenant Colonel Allen West, and NBC Sports NASCAR personality Rick Allen.
 
"You haven’t seen a place come alive until you’ve seen kids step foot into Victory Junction," said Kyle’s father Richard Petty. “It opens a whole new world to these kids and we’re blessed to be able to contribute to that experience with another successful Ride.”
 
The 2016 Ride was made possible by presenting sponsor Manheim, as well as Coca-Cola, Chrysler, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Racing Electronics, FLUIDYNE High Performance, WinCraft Racing, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Petty Family Foundation, Headbands of Hope, Nature’s Bakery, Gyde Supply Co., ArticBlu, Blue Emu, and Goody’s.

Winding Road Racing, a motorsports equipment retailer, announced a new partnership with the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park (NCM Motorsports Park) as the on-site retail provider of motorsports equipment. As part of the newly announced partnership, Winding Road Racing will be opening its third retail location, serving NCM Motorsports Park customers and Midwest region road racers.

“Winding Road Racing is proud to partner with NCM Motorsports Park,” said Thomas B. Martin, CEO of Winding Road Racing. “Through the partnership and trackside retail location, we can help supply racers with the safety gear they need to go faster, without having to venture too far from the track.”

“We are proud to welcome Winding Road Racing on-site to NCM Motorsports Park,” said Matt Busby, NCM Motorsports Park Track Operations Manager. “With this partnership, Winding Road Racing brings their high level of safety equipment expertise gained from its online and retail stores. We’re excited that NCM Motorsports Park racers and crew can now access Winding Road Racing’s customer service and product selection firsthand here at our world-class facility.”

The track shop will be outfitted with a wide range of motorsports gear and equipment: helmets and accessories, gauges, tools, shoes, gloves, Nomex underwear, harnesses, restraints, lap timers, cameras, fluids and much more.

“Racers can expect high-quality equipment from top manufacturers such as Stilo, Alpinestars, HANS, Schroth, Chatterbox and GoPro, just to name a few,” Busby added.

For more information, visit https://store.windingroad.com/articles/landing.htm.

Finalists for The NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Presented by Nationwide were announced on Wednesday night on NASCAR America on NBCSN. The award will be showcased on Sept. 27 at the Foundation’s inaugural Honors Gala at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.
 
The award honors volunteers—who are also NASCAR fans—who dedicate themselves to children’s causes in their communities throughout the United States. The award winner will be determined via an online vote now underway and running through September 26 at 5 p.m. (ET) at NASCAR.com/Award.
 
This year’s Award presentation will be part of the “10 Years of Giving” celebration for The NASCAR Foundation, which has donated $25 million to more than one million children since its inception in 2006. Betty Jane France, founder and chairwoman emeritus of The NASCAR Foundation, will present the award. The NASCAR Foundation will donate a total of $175,000 to the charities represented by the finalists—with the winner’s charity receiving a $100,000 donation.
 
This year’s finalists include Jim Giaccone of Bayville, New York, representing Tuesday’s Children; Andy Hoffman of Atkinson, Nebraska, founder of the Team Jack Foundation; Logan Houptley of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, a founding member of Mikayla’s Voice; and Parker White of Greensboro, North Carolina, founder of BackPack Beginnings.
 
“The body of work by this year’s four finalists reflects an impressive level of commitment to improving the lives of children,” said France. “Their accomplishments likewise reflect The NASCAR Foundation’s fundamental ideals and what the Foundation strives to achieve on a daily basis. All four finalists are wonderful representatives of our award process and of the NASCAR community.”
 
Following is additional information about the 2016 finalists:
 
Jim Giaccone, Tuesday’s Children: Giaccone lost his older brother, Joseph, in the attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.  Giaccone determined quickly that the best way to honor his brother was by assisting others – especially children – who also were affected by the tragedy. That led to Giaccone’s involvement with Tuesday’s Children, an organization founded in 2001 and dedicated to providing long-term support to those directly impacted by the events of 9/11 and other communities impacted by terrorism and traumatic loss. Jim is involved with many aspects of Tuesday’s Children including raising funds, serving on the Mentoring Advisory Board, serving on the Family Advisory Board and his most significant contribution: serving as a mentor.
 
Andy Hoffman, Team Jack Foundation: In 2011, Hoffman’s world was turned upside down when his son, Jack, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Hoffman soon learned that procedures to treat pediatric brain cancer – surgery and chemotherapy – were more than 30 years old. He also learned that less than four percent of federal funding is dedicated to childhood cancer research each year. One year after the diagnosis, Hoffman made t-shirts as a fundraiser for children’s brain cancer research; through his efforts he was able to sell 20,000 shirts and raise more than $300,000. Inspired by that success, Hoffman and his wife formed Team Jack Foundation in January 2013. The foundation raises money to fund pediatric brain cancer research and works to create national awareness for the disease.
 
Logan Houptley, Mikayla’s Voice: Houptley met a young lady named Mikayla Resh in his third-grade classroom after moving to a new school district in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Mikayla had profound multiple disabilities that included brain damage, cerebral palsy, seizure disorder, along with facing the challenges of being blind and deaf.  At only 10 years old, Logan was incredibly understanding and accepting, treating Mikayla with love, kindness, and inclusion. Ten years after they met, Logan has continued his friendship with Mikayla, in the process helping create Mikayla’s Voice. Founded in 2010, the organization is dedicated to inspiring children and young adults to embrace individuals of all abilities. The organization promotes cultural change by teaching communities about the importance of inclusion and acceptance.
 
Parker White, BackPack Beginnings: White founded BackPack Beginnings in 2010, driven by a compassion for families struggling to provide for their children on a daily basis. With two young children of her own, Parker understood a mother’s desire to see her child be happy and successful.  But she also knew that not every family has the means to put enough food on the table or provide basic necessities for their children. That led White to establish BackPack Beginnings, which strives to provide children in the Greensboro and High Point, North Carolina areas with nutritious food, clothing, and other basic necessities. BackPack Beginnings works with local schools to open food and clothing pantries, donate backpacks filled with blankets and school supplies, and provide comfort and hygiene items to children in need.
 
To learn more about The NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award presented by Nationwide and each of the national finalists, please visit:www.NASCAR.com/Award.

Each year, the International Council of Motorsport Sciences’ (ICMS) Annual Congress works to disseminate scientific, medical and educational information related to human performance and safety parameters across all forms of racing.

In 2016, the ICMS once again presents its premier research-based conference, seminar and special event against the backdrop of the world’s ultimate showcase of new racing parts, technology and solutions—the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show.

Taking place December 7–8 at the Indiana Convention Center (ICC), the ICMS’ 26th Annual Congress will educate and inform international motorsports personnel, scientific and medical stakeholders, sanctioning body personnel, car designers and constructors, race team managers and drivers, and industry organizations on improving safety and performance for racers as well as highway drivers.  

The conference curriculum covers educational modules including medicine and physiology, applied science, logistics and administration, and motorsports safety, and will be presented by some of the most experienced and knowledgeable practitioners from across the globe.

ICMS members have been instrumental in creating many of the life-saving procedures and products used throughout motorsports today.

There is a fee to attend the conference.

The second annual Race Track Safety Program (RTSP), presented in conjunction with the ICMS Annual Congress, takes place on Friday, December 9, at the ICC. This one-day seminar includes  educational sessions as well as hands-on practical sessions and demonstrations geared especially toward local short tracks, road courses and drag strips around the US and Canada.

The target audience for this unique program consists of small race track operations personnel—in particular, Emergency Medical Services and Fire & Rescue team members—who will learn from experts in the field about the most efficient and safest procedures for responding to race track incidents.

There is a fee to attend the seminar.

And later that afternoon (December 9), from 4 to 5 p.m., some of the world’s most experienced safety response teams will demonstrate best practices and procedures during a special Race Track Safety Team Demonstration, which is open to all registered PRI Show attendees at no charge.

This demonstration will feature experts in their fields delivering the latest in safety response for the benefit of personnel responsible for on-track safety initiatives at various racing venues. Track owners and promoters, sanctioning body officials, track operations staff, team principals and managers, drivers and riders will benefit from the information presented in these demonstrations.  

Safety applications in this team demonstration will involve multiple racing machines, including sprint car, modified, dirt late model, dragster, street/strip, and more for a broad understanding of how to provide optimal response to a verity of racing incidents.

For more information or to register, visit icmsmotorsportsafety.org. To add the Annual Congress to your PRI 2016 Show Planner, click here. To add the Race Track Safety Program to your PRI 2016 Show Planner, click here. To add the Race Track Safety Team Demonstration to your PRI 2016 Show Planner, click here.

SCS Gearbox in Bellevue, Ohio, has announced the acquisition of Probell Racing Products.

“We are excited to expand [our] product line and welcome Dave Flory to the racing family,” said SCS owners Craig and Cindy Sage. “Together we bring high-performance, specialized racing parts and unparalleled customer services.”   

Moving forward, all business activities will be housed at SCS Gearbox’s Bellevue location, company officials added.

For more than 37 years, SCS Gearbox has manufactured premium, high-performance racing components for tractor pulling, monster trucks, circle track, 4x4 trucks, mud trucks, marine racing and other custom machining applications.

Established in 2005 and headquartered in West Lafayette, Ohio, Probell offers both racing products and manufacturing expertise, including SFI-certified, hydro-formed bimetal (aluminum & steel) bellhousings. These bellhousings comply with class rules requiring Blow Back Brackets and Clutch/Bellhousing exhaust filters.

“SCS and Probell both regard customer’s needs at the highest priority before, during and after the sale,” added Craig Sage. “We are always looking for what is best for the situation and developing innovative ideas and products to help you go faster, go further and be stronger. We are working for the past, current and future champions.”

For more information, visit www.scsgearbox.com.

NASCAR announced that Elton Sawyer has been promoted to the role of Vice President, Officiating and Technical Inspection and John Probst has joined the organization as Managing Director, Competition and Innovation.
 
Additionally, NASCAR made the following promotions within its competition team:
 
· Brad Moran will transition to Managing Director, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
· Brandon Thompson will become the Senior Director, Touring Series
· George Grippo will join the competition team as Managing Director, Competition Technology and Timing & Scoring
· Jusan Hamilton will become Manager, Racing Operations & Event Management
 
“With today’s announcement, NASCAR has aligned the Competition department to meet the ever changing and challenging needs of a highly competitive sports landscape,” said Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR executive vice president and chief racing development officer. “We’re delighted to see the growth of a number of our colleagues throughout the company, as well as welcoming a new one with a long history in the industry.”
 
Sawyer, who will continue reporting to Senior Vice President of Competition Scott Miller, transitions to his new role after serving the last two seasons as Managing Director of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. He will oversee multiple functions to ensure NASCAR events are the best in motorsports, including inspection/officiating; officials training and development; and the events and transportation groups. Sawyer joined NASCAR in 2015 after serving as Director of Team Operations for Action Express Racing in the IMSA Series. Prior to that role, he held competition positions at Red Bull Racing and Evernham Motorsports. Sawyer also spent a portion of his racing career competing in the NASCAR national series as a driver.
 
Probst joins NASCAR after serving as Technical Director for Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates. He also held the same role at Red Bull Racing, and spent more than 11 years as Engineering Supervisor at Ford Motor Company. Probst holds engineering degrees from Penn State University and Bloomsburg (Pa.) University. His work at NASCAR will include oversight of several competition and innovation projects developed out of NASCAR’s expansive Research & Development Center in Concord, N.C.
 
Moran will oversee the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series after serving in a similar capacity over the NASCAR Touring Series. The Canada native brings more than 25 years of motorsports experience into the role, including serving as owner of Barrie (Ontario) Speedway.
 
Thompson, who will transition into Moran’s role, has more than 10 years of experience at NASCAR. He also served a two-year role as operations manager at Revolution Racing. After rejoining NASCAR in 2012, Thompson has held a number of responsibilities in the company’s Racing Operations team, including the coordination and administration of weekly race activities.
 
Grippo, who has provided oversight of NASCAR Productions’ Technology Field and Media Operations department as its managing director since September 2013, moves to the Competition team to lead the constantly evolving technology and timing and scoring realm, while retaining many of his at-track technology field responsibilities. Prior to joining NASCAR, Grippo held executive level positions at a number of tech companies, including SoleraTec LLC and Constellation Solutions Group.
 
Hamilton first joined NASCAR in 2012 as a member of the company’s Diversity Internship Program in both the Racing Operations and Integrated Marketing Communications departments. In 2013, he joined the sanctioning body fulltime as a member of its IMC team, later transitioning to the Industry Operations department. Hamilton, whose entry into racing began as a driver, will assume many of Thompson’s prior responsibilities, as well as event management assignments under Managing Event Director David Hoots.
 
Each executive will undergo a transition into their new assignments over the balance of the 2016 season.

Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions, a division of Roush Yates Engines, announces the achievement of ISO 9001:AS9100 certification at its Mooresville, North Carolina, location.


 
The internationally recognized AS9100 Quality Management System standard expands the requirements of ISO 9001 to meet the rigorous demands of the automotive, aerospace, aviation and defense industries. This standard is strongly supported by the aerospace industry as its principal certification.



The AS9100 certification is the standard to which world-class suppliers are measured and Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions is recognized as a compliant, reliable and preferred supplier.



“We are all very proud of this achievement,” said Bob Ucman, Vice President of Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions. “Because of our employee’s commitment and dedication we achieved our goal in less than a year. The AS9100 certification provides a Quality Management System for our process that will enhance our customer satisfaction and assist us in growing our business.”



This certification reflects Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions commitment to exceeding customer’s expectations and increasingly stringent requirements in the associated fields.



“Achieving the AS9100 certification is a great accomplishment for our organization,” said Doug Yates, President and CEO of Roush Yates Engines. “This achievement propels us to the next level in providing exceptional service and uniquely separates us in the marketplace as a highly qualified supplier of CNC machining operations.”

For more than a quarter-century, the Advanced Engineering Technology Conference (AETC) has brought together scores of the brightest minds in the performance industry.  

And the 2016 edition will be no exception, as engine builders, design engineers, business owners, parts manufacturers, racers and media members join to exchange engineering ideas and solutions during the world’s premier racing industry trade show.

Indeed, aftermarket performance professionals and enthusiasts alike should plan to attend the highly acclaimed AETC, which is slated to take place at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, on December 6–7, just prior to the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show.

Attendees will hear presentations on topics ranging from the effects of nitrous oxide to instrumentation and data gathering in a dyno room. They will also have the chance to spend valuable one-on-one time with presenters, leading to personal connections and a wealth of knowledge that no other event can provide. What’s more, a total of $30,000 in prizes and certificates will be awarded over the course of the two-day program.

In addition to providing the backdrop, PRI will serve as a presenting partner of the AETC. Platinum-level sponsors include COMP Cams, with several other brands also sponsoring as gold and silver-level supporters.

Registration is $399.95 for the two-day event. To reserve a seat, visit www.aetconline.com or call 909/978-6743. To add this event to your PRI 2016 Show Planner, click here.

The NASCAR Foundation will host its first-ever Honors Gala at the Marriott Marquis in New York City on September 27 to unveil the winner of its signature Betty France Humanitarian Award Presented by Nationwide.

The gala will celebrate “10 Years of Giving” for the NASCAR Foundation which has donated $25 million to more than one million children since its inception in 2006.

Betty Jane France, Founder and Chairwoman Emeritus of The NASCAR Foundation, will present the Humanitarian Award to the NASCAR fan who has shown tremendous dedication to improving the lives of children in their communities. This Award has benefited nearly 200,000 children since launching six years ago and the winner will be chosen following a public vote of four finalists that begins July 13.

At the event, The NASCAR Foundation will hand out a series of awards including its first-ever Founder’s Award to Mark Lazarus, Chairman of the NBC Sports Group. The Founder’s Award honors contributions to philanthropy through use of time, talent and resources—both personally and professionally—to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children.

Lazarus serves on the board of governors of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America as well as the board of directors for the Atlanta-based East Lake Foundation, helping families build better lives through community revitalization with mixed-income housing, cradle-to-college education, and health and wellness programs.

“Mark is simply an exceptional individual and we could not have chosen a more deserving person to receive this inaugural award,” France said. “This will make the evening even more memorable and we thank all of our partners for their continued support.”

In addition, the annual Children’s Champion Award will be given to a medical professional that has showcased significant contributions, leadership, and dedication to enriching the lives of children.

The NASCAR Foundation will also announce the launch of the Speediatrics Children’s Fund through a long-term partnership with a New York-area medical organization providing services to children in need. Today, The NASCAR Foundation helps provide state-of-the-art medical treatment to more than 50,000 children annually.

“It is exciting to host this event in New York, the home of many great philanthropists, and to honor individuals that give so much of their personal time and energy towards helping others,” said The NASCAR Foundation Executive Director Lorene King. “We would like to thank Nationwide and all our partners for their support as we look back on what we have accomplished in 10 years and look forward to achieving even more going forward.”

The event will also host a live auction featuring the artwork of the 2015 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award presented by Nationwide winner Jeff Hanson, a philanthropic artist whose artwork gifted to charity has generated nearly $2 million.

Multi-platinum selling pop star Rachel Platten will perform live with music from her major-label debut, Wildfire, which debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 Chart in the U.S. and spawned chart-topping singles “Fight Song” and “Stand by You.”