More than 50 drivers from NASCAR, IRL and NHRA, as well as entertainment and industry celebrities, are offering autographed cars at the Pinewood Drag Race, held in conjunction with the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, August 1, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, Calif.
High-profile figures such as Carroll Shelby, Helio Castroneves, Carl Edwards, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Larry Dixon, Clint Black, and Chuck Norris have penned their signatures to pinewood cars to appear at the Pinewood Drag Race.
Cars Need Sponsors!
Proceeds from the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, including the Pinewood Drag Race, directly benefit the children of Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp. Recently the kids at both charities participated in a day of building pinewood drag cars.
Gregory Parker, committee chairman for the Pinewood Drag Race, said that the children built about 350 cars during two different project days.
“The build days we had this year were simply fantastic," Parker said. "We had a build day in North Carolina at the Victory Junction Gang Camp on May 2nd and another one at Childhelp Village in California on May 16th.
“We helped kids from both groups build about 350 cars and each one is unique. The joy on their faces as they build their own racers and race them down the tracks is something to see.
“Now we just need to get the racers sponsored by individuals and companies and raise some money for these kids. I hope that everyone out there hearing this message will participate in some way. The kids really need our help now more than ever."
You Be The Judge
The SEMA Show 'N Shine charity car show, held in conjunction with the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, needs volunteer judges. If you’ve got a discerning eye for automotive detail, we could use your help. Contact Mike Spagnola to get involved.
Watch the video: SEMA CARES Pinewood Drag Race
Signed Pinewood Draggers include:
Bobby Allison
Carroll Shelby
Craig Breedlove
Don Garlits
Mario Andretti
Richard Petty
Janet Guthrie
Connie Kalitta
Alex Lloyd, IRL
Dario Franchitti, IRL
Helio Castroneves, IRL
Danica Patrick, IRL
Marco Andretti, IRL
Ryan Briscoe, IRL
Sarah Fisher, IRL
Scott Dixon, IRL
Will Power, IRL
A.J. Almindinger, NASCAR
Bobby Labonte, NASCAR
Carl Edwards, NASCAR
Casey Mears, NASCAR
Clint Bowyer, NASCAR
Denny Hamlin, NASCAR
Elliot Sadler, NASCAR
Greg Biffle, NASCAR
Jamie McMurray, NASCAR
Jeff Burton, NASCAR
Jeff Gordon, NASCAR
Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR
Joey Logano, NASCAR
Kasey Kahne, NASCAR
Kevin Harvick, NASCAR
Kurt Busch, NASCAR
Kyle Busch, NASCAR
Mark Martin, NASCAR
Matt Kenseth, NASCAR
Michael Waltrip, NASCAR
Ryan Newman, NASCAR
Sam Hornish Jr., NASCAR
Steve & Rusty Wallace, NASCAR
Tony Stewart, NASCAR
Cruz Pedregon, NHRA
Jack Beckman, NHRA
Larry Dixon, NHRA
Matt Hagan, NHRA
Tony Pedregon, NHRA
Doug Kalitta, NHRA
Jeff Arend, NHRA
Hillary Will, NHRA
Greg Anderson, NHRA
Clint Black, Musician/Performer
Lee Greenwood, Musician/Performer
Chuck Norris, movie/TV icon
Vida Guerra, "Livin' The Low Life"
Dennis Gage, "My Classic Car"
Chip Foose, "Overhaulin'"
Ryan Friedlinghaus, "West Coast Customs"
Mike Rowe, "Dirty Jobs"
Guy Fieri, The Food Network
Larry the Cable Guy
Courtney Hansen, Powerblock TV
