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Local Race Team Supports VFW National Home For Children
Circle Heart Racing from Lawrenceville GA assists VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post 5255 and Boy Scout Troop 595 placing flags on the graves of veterans in observance for Memorial Day. Ron Rigdon, owner/driver of Circle Heart Racing is a lifetime member with the VFW and raced for the VFW National Home for Children for the previous two months gaining support and donations. “I want to give back and what better way than supporting the VFW National Home for Children and all the good they do for the families and kids of our Veterans,” Ron noted.
“It’s awesome to be a part of this great nation and as a veteran myself; I want to honor current and especially our fallen heroes that sacrificed their life for our freedom,” said Rigdon. He and a local group of Boy Scouts and Veterans took time to place more than 1000 flags in two of Lawrenceville’s cemeteries. There were a number of Father and Sons working together making it a family tradition and is a good lesson for our youth to learn respect and honor for our Veterans, past and present.
Veterans across Gwinnett will be celebrating Memorial Day with a parade through town
at 9am. At 1pm Post 5255 will pay respects to a local family as they sadly add their
son’s name to the Veterans Wall located the Gwinnett Justice Center. Come, show your
support. Contact VFW Post 5255 at 770-
Charlotte, NC.
Circle Heart Racing’s Ron Rigdon and Jason Flickinger celebrated the 4th of July
weekend racing their Honda S2000 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. It was their first
experience racing on a high banked race track which is sloped over 31 degrees. The
track configuration was a challenging 3.1 miles in length with 12 turns that included
3 high speed turns on the famous Charlotte Motor Speedway’s NASCAR track. Three of
the turns were the fastest in the NASA-
They came away with a first place finish on Saturday and a second place finish on Sunday in the Honda Challenge series keeping Circle Heart Racing in 1st place in points. Flickinger changed the set up on the car Saturday during practice and qualifying making the car faster with each adjustment. “It was a little more difficult than usual since there were three high speed turns on this track,” said Flickinger.
Circle Heart Racing also continued their support for Gwinnett Children Shelter in Buford, GA. The shelter provides quality care for children in need throughout NE Georgia. “They have programs for children of all ages; especially for older teens’” said Rigdon. “It’s up to us and others to support the shelter’s mission.” Their mission is Strengthening children, youth and families in crisis by providing a broad array of counseling and support services in a safe and nurturing environment. Visit www.gwinnettchildrenshelter.org to see how you can help.
Circle Heart Racing Takes on the High Banks of Charlotte Motor Speedway
ROBERTSON RACING JOINING CIRCLE HEART RACING FOR SANTA’S TOY RUN ENDURANCE RACE IN DECEMBER
Racing will begin Friday with an 8 Hour endurance race including premier race teams
from ALMS, IMSA, NASA, and Rolex Series. There will be racing all day Saturday deciding
many of the Champions for NASA-
The best parts of “Santa’s Toy Run” are the recipients, kids of all ages. The directors
at NASA-
Circle Heart Racing will be coordinating efforts to make this a weekend to remember for all of the fans, drivers, crews, and especially the beneficiaries; children. There are 6 ways for you to help make a difference in a kid’s life this Christmas.
1. Come and exchange a toy or gift card for an all access pass to watch the Races.
2. Place a toy collection at your business, office or other facility.
5. Affordable sponsorships are available at all levels for companies and individuals.
6. Volunteer yourself or group to help with this event.
All considerations, donations and gifts are very much appreciated and truly needed by the recipients. All donations and proceeds will be given directly to the charity of your choice ensuring that 100% of the toys and money get straight in the hands of the kids and organizations. Remember, it's not the size of the gift that matters; it's the compassion that comes from giving; especially during the holidays.
More information can be seen at www.SantasToyRun.org or by calling Ron at 404-
Non-
Speedway Children’s Charities – www.speedwaycharities.org
Gwinnett Children Shelter – www.gwinnettchildrenshelter.org
Piedmont CASA – www.piedmontcasa.org
KidStuff-
A Friends House -
VFW National Home for Children -
Rainbow Village -
Partnership Against Domestic Violence -
EVENT TO BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE
NASA-
December 2nd through 4th at Road Atlanta in Braselton, GA
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Robertson Racing’s Andrea Robertson will join forces with Circle Heart Racing’s Ron Rigdon on December 2nd to compete in the 4th annual Santa’s Toy Run Endurance at Road Atlanta. Robertson is an accomplished professional driver in the ALMS (American LeMans Series) driving a Ford GT. She made history in 2011 with a podium finish in the world famous Rolex 24 Hours of LeMans road race in France. This is the first time a woman has ever received this prestigious award and will be a fierce competitor at Road Atlanta in December driving Circle Heart Racing’s Honda S2000.
Rigdon has been racing his Honda S2000 in the Honda Challenge Series 1 securing the 2011 Points Championship. “I’m really excited about having a world class driver like Robertson come drive my car” Rigdon said; “More importantly, we will help provide toys for local children this Christmas.” Robertson Racing has graciously supported the Santa’s Toy Run for the past 3 years and shares Circle Heart’s compassion for children in need.
This is the 4th annual Santa’s Toy Run event hosted by NASA-
You can play an important part for the Endurance race by pledging a donation based on laps or miles completed by Rigdon and Robertson. Click here for an official pledge form or by visiting www.SantasToyRun.org for more information about this great event to help unfortunate kids this Christmas. Click here for an opportunity to take a ride with Andrea in the Championship Honda S2000 on Saturday. Autographs and pictures are available immediately following the Endurance Race. Racing will begin at Road Atlanta in Braselton, GA on December 2nd at 8:00 am with an endurance race followed by sprint races on Saturday and Sunday’s Toy Run; a must see. Click here to view a video describing their mission!
