TRP Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 In just a little more than a week, it will be the much anticipated and heart-warming Annual Kids Bike Give-Away at Texana Raceway Park. This event originated with the Texana Classic Dwarf club members many years ago. As time passed it picked up steam and has grown each year. In July, 2008, an incredible number of 63 bicycles were given away. That was truly a site to behold with all of the bikes liked up on the front straight. This year, our Annual Kids Bike Give-Away will be held on July 18th. We bring all of the donated bikes out at intermission and tickets are drawn from any of the kids in attendance. Of course our goal would be to have enough bikes donated so every child in attendance on July 18th can walk away with a new bicycle. We haven’t gotten completely there yet, but sure had a lot of happy kids last year. This is really something special and quite a phenomenon at Texana Raceway Park each year. You see a bicycle given away here or there at a track, but in all my years of running to tracks around the state, I’ve never seen anything quite like this with such an outpouring of generosity. It doesn’t have to only be the race teams donating a bicycle. It can be a fan, track staff, anyone. This is also great way to get your team and sponsors recognized by placing a sign or something of the like on the bicycle you donate. Bicycles donated should be new, and all sizes are needed. You pick what size you want to donate. All are appreciated. Sure would like to see this thread generate some interest and get some chatter. Of all the things we like to talk about on these forums, this is one that is really worthy of some talk! Thx – Monty Chamberlain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRP Posted July 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Well..... Here we go..... Just got word from Bruce, that the track itself is donating 12 bicycles. Wow! Thank you Bruce & Donna. Very cool! How bout it. Let's here who else is in for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc12 Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 As of now got 5 bikes to bring, working on some more. It was so much fun last year, I can't wait to see the smiles of the kids faces this year. I get as excited as they do :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanmachine33 Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 We are bringing 4 bikes, 2 from me and 2 from Anderson Dental in El Campo. Thanks Dr. Anderson!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texana55 Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 12 and 33, y'all sure do have those El Campo area connections ironed out. Impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 That's a lot of bikes! I have noticed that TRP has lots of kids running around the spectator area - gotta love those grassy slopes overlooking the track. I'm sure they are all wired for this one. Kinda like Christmas in July! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRP Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Quick update for everyone. I've heard from several different folks and as best I can gauge, we are currently around 35 to 40 bikes just from the ones I 've heard from. There are many that I haven't talked directly with who will be bringing something. Keep 'em rolling. Our goal still is to match or beat last years number. See you Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc12 Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 We are bringing 7 bikes :D 2 bikes from D-A-M Services El Campo 2 bikes from RDs Auto Wharton 3 bikes from Plum Crazy Racing Hopefully rain will stay away until after the races. See you all at the track!!!!! THANKS to D-A-M Services and RDs Auto for donating the bikes!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRP Posted July 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 This years total was 59 bicycles. And, I think we went thru the tickets in record time. Thank you to each and every contributor to this wonderful event. There sure were a lot of excited and happy kids. For the the kids that didn't have a matching ticket this time, start focusing on next year. It'll be here before we know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 That is awesome. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRP Posted July 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 That is awesome. Nick Yep, an awful lot of happy kids. A real demonstration of the generosity and the size of the hearts of the teams/drivers, sponsors, and other donors that are all part of the Texana Family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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