Speedway Children’s Charities officials have announced that the nonprofit will distribute nearly $2.9 million in grants to more than 390 different charitable organizations across the country in 2015.
“My parents started Speedway Children’s Charities from modest beginnings with the goal of helping children in physical, financial, emotional and medical need,” said Marcus Smith, vice chairman of Speedway Children’s Charities. “From that first chapter at Charlotte Motor Speedway to now eight chapters at Speedway Motorsports’ facilities nationwide, we’ve far surpassed their early expectations.
“But as long as there is a need, Speedway Children’s Charities will continue working to improve the lives of children by supporting local nonprofits that help children in hundreds of local communities.”
Funds distributed by Speedway Children’s Charities chapters at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Kentucky Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sonoma Raceway and Texas Motor Speedway totaled $2,886,902 in 2015. Speedway Children’s Charities raises grant money through various fundraising activities, including clay shoots, track events, auctions, holiday light displays and more.
The Kentucky Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities distributed nearly $75,000 to 18 non-profits throughout the region at its event at the Kentucky Speedway in Sparta Dec. 7.
“It was a banner year for Speedway Children’s Charities, and we can’t thank the race fans, sponsors, volunteers, team owners, drivers and staff enough for all of their efforts to help children in need,” said Maj. Gen. Chuck Swannack, executive director of Speedway Children’s Charities. “Every single dollar or volunteer hour makes a difference, and these fundraising results will have a true impact to help children in need of a brighter future.”
Speedway Children’s Charities has distributed more than $46 million to non-profits since 1982.
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