Monday, May 3, 2010

May 2, 2010, our fifth event.

Live to Race - May the 2d 2010, probably our biggest
event since starting two years ago. It brought 35 drivers,
75 special children, special guests, & families to Killarney
Race Track for an afternoon of fun driving.
Special thanks to Brian Smith & his support team, &
the marshals of WPMC for giving us this stage from
where we can run this children's outreach...

some children from a home in Elim, near
Hermanus, ....who came all this way for the thrill
of driving in a race or sports car....

...... & he just can't wait to get going.

....but this is not just for boys! The girls are
also lined-up at registration, completing their
indemnity forms...


& just outside the garage???, a couple of thousand
horse-powers waiting to take to the track...


but jockeys get hungry & everyone needs to eat, & the
braai-team are preparing to get the 250 odd
boerewors rolls ready. Thanks to Fanie
Liebenberg for the "wors donation". Best
wors in THE CAPE...


& for desert? the sales team, where you can get
your cool drink & cupcake, to complete that
boerie - roll experience...



meanwhile, on the other side of the track:
Zach's dream flight. A Robby 44 helicopter flying him
and his mom in from CTIA, & his two brothers were
also treated to a quick spin, all thanks to the team at
HELI, for making their service & time available
free of charge!!!!! You are real Team players.
Thanks to Tracy, Jannie & Steven.


mmmmm, nice GT40, ha!

very nice Maserati,

and a string of Cobras, always in strong support,
thanks guys.

the children from the Anna Foundation, who went
into a loud cheer every time one from their group
caught a ride.

& where's my ride???? silly.....

........mind the wall!!!!

finally, the guy who talks & talks & talks!
the welcome & driver's briefing.

he ain't heavy, he's my brother...
Tanya, managing the pit-crew, with one
of the children from Elim...

the stig...this youngster was one of the highlights of the
day, rejoycing at every occasion, around every corner
& down every straight, waving to the crowds as he flew by.

...check the passenger waiving like
royalty. See you later buddies...

next in line...my turn...

...& here's my ride...

& another nice GT40, ready to roll...

...& a Z350...

...& here he goes again, the Stig with a bib...
just loved his enthusiasm & energy...

the smile says it all...a day in the sun
with loads of fun for everyone...

thank you all...for this day...

the secret testing grounds for a new prototype
numberplate system, makes you
INVISIBLE!!!! at high speed.......

wow, yet another nice GT40
car looks great Jean....from CAV

you go Wes....he is looking for a tyre
sponsor if anyone can help...Dunlop...

what a happy bunch, the children from
Stellenbosch, The Anna Foundation,
Thank you everyone for making this
an unforgettable day...

& this, the picture that summarizes what
life, & this outreach should be about, a
picture of Zach (on the right), who flew
in by helicopter minutes earlier, now in service
behind the registration table, in service of his
fellow man. Zach, you are an inspiration
to us all, as are all the other children, & it's
left us all that little bit richer, having had
the opportunity of spending an afternoon
with you...

& last but not least,
Sebastian & the team from Medicare Medics, who
come to our aid at every event, free of charge...

No comments:

Post a Comment

Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment! Your thoughts and input are always welcome.