| The 2006 season has been an
amazing one but this last weekend topped it off in outstanding fashion.
On Thursday before heading up to Elko I was asked if I could bring my car up
early to have it on display at a car wash. Not too bad, I could
do that. But when I heard that the car wash was being put on by
the people of Elko to help send our team to the Super Nationals, I was
dumbfounded. At a total loss for words. Didn't know
what to say, didn't know what to do, and didn't know why I was deserving of
such a kind gesture. Seems like fellow Summit Raceway competitor
George Quintana came up with the idea, pitched it to a few instrumental
people and boy did it come to fruition. Did it ever!
Arrived at the Nevada Auto Spa location around 8:15 and unloaded the car.
There we were met by the ladies in charge and their young children.
They already had signs made, towels donated and buckets filled with soapy
water waiting for cars to show. Our first car arrived
around 8:45, followed by a motorcycle and we all jumped right in getting
things sudsy. Not too long after Keith showed up, followed by Andy and
his family. Andy arranged a brief phone interview with the local
radio station KRJC and within minutes the line was backing up with people
waiting to have their cars washed. Some people didn't even want
a wash, they instead opened their wallets, made a donation and headed down
the road. Back to washing, I found t times I didn't even know
what was going on as everyone was so busy washing, drying, and directing
cars. I had a hard time believing that it was all for me and my
team.
When it was all said and done, this group of volunteers, friends,
family, and youngsters had washed well over 30 cars and braved the 90+
degree temperatures for over 4 hours. As we settled down for
pizza around 12:45 the donations were counted and the grand total was $711.
All to us for Boone gas money. That's not even 1/2 the story
however, as raffle tickets are being sold through the next two weeks to win
two typed pages worth of prizes which were donated by local businesses.
The sale of raffle tickets on Saturday night during the races brought the
total up to $1021! Can you believe this??! I can't
and will be forever indebted to the amazing people of Elko! You
are all truly amazing. Check them out in the gallery
below! |
