We are a non-profit, tax deductible, charitable organization established
for the purpose of helping the dirt track racing community. The
foundation was established after the death of Steve King. Steve
died from a brain injury sustained during an accident between turns
three and four during Wednesday night race qualifying for the 2006
Knoxville Nationals.
A big thank you to everyone who bid on the Wayne Johnson crew shirt. The highest bid was $260 which will go directly to Wayne to help with his medical bills.
HUGE shout-outs to race families and fans across the country who are coming together to help our race families in need. We have heard from many of you that a variety of fundrasiers are planned for this weekend. As you send us the results, we will post them here.
Great Big Thank You To
IRA racing friends and the fans watching the races at Elko Speedway in Elko, MN. The Helment pass on Friday netted a whopping $1500 for our race families in need.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the three individuals injured over the weekend. Wayne Johnson, 2000 ASCS National champion, was transported to the Harborview Hospital in Seattle after suffering severe foot injuries in an A-Main crash at Grays Harbor Raceway’s Fourth Annual Fred Brownfield Memorial on Saturday, July 17. Johnson had a successful surgery early Sunday and will undergo a second surgery later in the week. A full recovery is expected for Johnson but he will be out for the remainder of the season.
Less than 24 hours later, Travis Rilat, the 2003 ASCS National champion hailing from Forney, TX, and Australian crew member Tyson Perez both suffered severe burns when a methanol barrel exploded on Sunday, July 18. Rilat and Perez were also transported to Harborview Hospital in Seattle.
Ty lost his battle to survive on Wednesday morning, July 21. Our thoughts and prayers extend all the way to his family in Australia and his many friends here in the USA.
Early indications are that Rilat will remain in the Harborview burn unit for at least two to three months. Rilat's family will be updating his Facebook page.
Make tax deductible donations by clicking on the DONATE button in the upper right hand side of this page. You are welcome to earmark your donations with the individual's name. All earmarked proceeds will be sent directly to that family.
