CAYUGA, ON (May 7, 2006) – A large group of local race car drivers are expected at the Haldimand Association for the Developmentally Challenged (HADC) “Summer in the Poconos, NASCAR style!” race season "kick-off" fundraiser event with their cars this Friday, May 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.“The support that we receive from the community at large is extremely gratifying every time we do a fundraiser at the HADC’” explained Warren Burger, Fundraiser Chairman for the HADC. “It says a lot for the community, the businesses, and the motorsports fraternity at this event.”
The Cayuga IGA has made it possible for “Compliments” brand Pork Sausages to be served at the HADC event May 12. Sausage on a Bun and a refreshment can be purchased for $3.00, with all proceeds going to the HADC.
For the week prior to the May 12th fundraiser event and charitable draw at the HADC, Cayuga IGA customers will be given to opportunity to ‘round up’ their grocery purchase and get a chance to win two tickets to the ARCA RE/MAX Series “Pocono 200” stock car race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, Saturday, June 10, 2006, courtesy of the Pork Racing #46 Team. All proceeds will be donated to the HADC.
All of these activities are an important part of a fundraising draw May 27 when some lucky person will win the Grand Prize of two tickets to the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series “Pocono 500” at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, June 10-11. NASCAR (Canada) generously donated the Sky Box tickets. The tickets provide first class viewing, hospitality with a full range of menu and beverage, and a fully enclosed, air-conditioned, closed circuit TV with tiered seating.
Tickets for the “Summer in the Poconos, NASCAR style!” draw will be $2.00 each, and are on sale at local businesses in the community. The draw for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series will take place on Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. at the Cayuga IGA.
Warren Burger, Marty McSorley, Bill Mehlenbacher, and Bruce Mehlenbacher are organizing the event, which will help provide the HADC with additional funding for special projects on the property located at 2256 River Road in Cayuga.
The Haldimand Association for the Developmentally Challenged (HADC) got its start through the shear determination of a group of concerned Mothers (1958) who asked for more assistance from the Fisherville District Lions Club. These parents were hoping to set up a school for “retarded children” in Haldimand County. The Lions responded.
In 1959, as a direct result of the Lions commitment and the determination of the mothers, The Haldimand Association for Retarded Children received a charter certificate from the Ontario Association for Retarded Children under the authority of volunteer funding Board of Directors.
There were six students, Mrs. Grace Baldwin was the teacher, and Mrs. Harvey Richert provided the transportation to and from the two-room school in Canfield, Ontario.
This school was purchased from the North Cayuga School Board, at the time for a grand sum of $1.00.
As the Association grew and evolved into the wonderful organization it is today from its small beginnings, it has always counted on and received the support of the community at large.
HADC is a non-profit organization and charity based providing individual support and special needs to over 100 persons and their families for individuals who rely on this association so they can share in all elements of community with dignity and have opportunities to participate effectively.
The Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services provides Capital Funding on an annual basis. However, this government funding falls short of the expectations and demands placed on the HADC. Thus, it is paramount to raise additional funds by on-going fundraising activities/events to relieve some of the financial pressure.
For more information, please contact: HADC – 905.772.3344
The event will feature local stock cars and drag race vehicles, along with some of the area’s top race car drivers in a fundraising "kick-off" and barbeque focused on motorsport.
David and Keely Benner – Fisherville
Drag Race - Junior Dragster
Lloyd Booker – Binbrook
Drag Race - 1963 Dodge Belvedere - Can-Am Stock/Super Stock Series
Gino Costabile – Cayuga
Drag Race - 1969 Chevrolet Nova - Toronto Motorsports Park/Ontario Street Car Association (OSCA)
Rob Disher – Grimsby
Thunder Stock - Ohsweken Speedway, Merrittville Speedway and Humberstone Speedway
Steve Hayward – Caledonia
Drag Race - 1969 Dodge Dart - Toronto Motorsports Park
Ryan Hunsinger – Caledonia
Custom Motorcycle Builder
Frank Kunkel – Stoney Creek
Drag Race -1938 Chevrolet
Johnna Martin – Caledonia
Mini Stock - Ohsweken Speedway
Ray Martino – Caledonia
Drag Race - 1987 Ford Mustang - Toronto Motorsports Park
Shawn Morell – Caledonia
Drag Race - 1998 Pontiac Firebird - Toronto Motorsports Park/Ontario Street Car Association (OSCA)
Robbie Rounce – Caledonia
Mini Stock - Ohsweken Speedway
Bob and Leone Slack – Caledonia
Inductee Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame
Bobby Slack – York
Custom Motorcycle Builder
F.J. Smith – Cayuga
Drag Race - Can-Am Stock/Super Stock Series
Car Craft All-Star Drag Racing Team Award Winner - Sportsman Chassis Builder of the Year for 1992, 1993, and 2000.
Victoria Smith – Cayuga
Drag Race - 2004 Pontiac Sunfire - Can-Am Stock/Super Stock Series
Glenn Styers – Ohsweken
Southern Ontario Sprint Car - Ohsweken Speedway track owner and promoter
Mike Thorne – Caledonia
Mini Stock - Ohsweken Speedway
Greg Wilson – Cayuga
Mini Stock - Ohsweken Speedway, Merrittville Speedway and Humberstone Speedway
Garnet Wilson – Cayuga
Mini Stock - Ohsweken Speedway, Merrittville Speedway and Humberstone Speedway
Lee Winger – Caledonia
Mini Stock - Ohsweken Speedway
For more information, please contact:
Bruce F. Mehlenbacher // Telephone: 905.772.1800 Ext. #22 E-mail:
bruce@jajentertainment.comWarren Burger // Telephone: 905.768.5687 E -mail:
wrbenterp@yahoo.caBill Mehlenbacher // Telephone: 905.765.3475 E-mail:
mehlenbacher@mountaincable.net
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