Family Friendly Race Experience at RIR to Benefit Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU

dennyhamlinCompletely Kids Richmond is excited to announce to our readers that the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown to benefit the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU is coming soon! What better way to have fun, meet a celebrity, and support the Denny Hamlin Cystic Fibrosis Research Lab at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU.

McGeorge Toyota is excited about this race and they’re doing everything possible to make it a huge success in Richmond. They’re encouraging everyone to attend and support this important fundraiser for the local Children’s Hospital of Richmond.

The race  is only 70 laps and typically features a dozen NASCAR drivers and celebrities battling on Hamlin’s hometown track. Some of the best local Late Model Stock Car drivers are set to take the green flag on Thursday, April 25, 2013.

The event at Richmond International Raceway has a family-friendly focus too!

“It’s terrific to be involved in the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown at RIR, which benefits the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU, and is a lot of fun for every single member of the family, regardless of age,” said McGeorge Toyota’s General Manager, Bob Farlow. “These days there are not that many sports events that offer excitement for both adults and children, giving them memories they’ll have for a lifetime.”

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Win a Seat in the McGeorge Suite!

childrens hospitalEvery fan who purchases a ticket for the Thursday night, April 25 festivities at Richmond International Raceway is automatically entered to win the McGeorge Family Fun Night Suite package.  Customers can also register to win the package by filling out a form at McGeorge Toyota, 9319 W. Broad Street, or at RIR. Order tickets by April 14, 2013 to be eligible for prize drawing!

For more information on the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown, McGeorgeToyota Family Fun Night Suite or how to get your tickets to the charity race at Richmond International Raceway, visit McGeorgeToyota.com.

Eleven lucky fans and their guests will watch the race from the comfort of the McGeorge Family Fun Night Suite. They’ll get to meet and take photos with Denny Hamlin and other NASCAR drivers – kids and their parents will LOVE this opportunity to be up close and personal!

The 11 winners and their guests will also receive:

  1. Free food and non-alcoholic beverages during the race
  2. A visit by the Flying Squirrels’ mascot Nutzy and Kings Dominion’s Snoopy and friends
  3. A chance to win other prizes throughout the race.

One of the lucky winners will also be selected to wave the green flag for the start of the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown, serving as the events Honorary Starter.

During the evening of the charity race while Denny Hamlin is visiting the McGeorge Family Fun Night suite, he will draw the name of one of the lucky 11 winners to serve as the honorary starter for the Short Track Showdown!  There will be 3 additional prize packages awarded:

1st Place prize pack includes

Tickets to the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race, pit passes, fan vision for 4 and the opportunity to be the HONORARY STARTER for the charity race.

2nd Place prize pack includes

Tickets to the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race and pit passes.

3rd Place prize pack

Tickets to the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race.

$30,000 Donation by McGeorge

In addition to being a major sponsor of the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown, Farlow and Rod McGeorge, president of McGeorge Toyota, will make a special donation of $30,000 to the Denny Hamlin Foundation on behalf of McGeorge Toyota. The donation will go to support the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU via the Denny Hamlin Foundation. The foundation is committed to raising awareness and funds for the specific needs of children with cystic fibrosis.

In 2012, the Denny Hamlin Foundation committed to a 3-year grant totaling $150,000 for the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. The foundation partners with organizations that focus on cystic fibrosis research, treatment advances, and overall quality of life care.

Once you’re at the track, be sure to stop by the McGeorge Toyota display in the fan zone before the start of the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown! And  thanks to McGeorge Toyota for supporting our great local Richmond Children’s Hospital!