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Racing Discussion => Racing Discussion => Topic started by: dylanfan53 on November 24, 2004, 03:26:06 PM

Title: Plan to send race care package to Iraq
Post by: dylanfan53 on November 24, 2004, 03:26:06 PM
I don't know this guy and can't vouch for him, but I like his idea and sense of humor so i thought I'd pass it along...

Quote:
Please copy, forward or spread this letter as you see fit:

There is a group of like minded motorcyclists that have come up with a plan
to send a motorcycle race care package  to our troops in Iraq.  The idea is
to send over a pair of Honda XR50s, flags, and an assortment of other race
oriented equipment (cones, banners, gear, chemicals, etc.)

We already have the backing of a couple of local bussinesses.  This is not
some tax deductable non-profit.  This is just some hair brained scheme
dreampt up by a bunch of hooligan racers to bring a ton of smiles to some of
our Heros.  So, before anyone else says it-  yes, it is a dumb idea.  Don't
you love it?

Anyone interested in help out through donations of materials or cash, should
contact me.  I already have two bikes lined up to go.  I figured we could
get a web site set up to post photos of the silliness for all to enjoy.

Matthew Buck
svracerboy@hotmail.com

...end quote
Title: Re: Plan to send race care package to Iraq
Post by: brian213 on November 25, 2004, 01:08:28 AM
Don't know Matt Buck?  Really?  He's CCS #645, races in Pac and SW at least.  He's a great guy.

Forgive me if you were just being funny.  :)

-Brian
Title: Re: Plan to send race care package to Iraq
Post by: K3 Chris Onwiler on November 25, 2004, 06:20:55 AM
Need to hook this guy up with Phil Bresnahan, CCS worker, soldier, sometimes racer, assigned to Iraq.  Currently about to be on leave here in Chicago for two weeks.
Title: Re: Plan to send race care package to Iraq
Post by: stumpy on November 25, 2004, 06:39:10 AM
 Great Idea! Let me know how I can help on the sticker side of it! I'd be glad to help out.


Stumpy
Title: Re: Plan to send race care package to Iraq
Post by: Bad_Matt on November 25, 2004, 09:16:26 AM
Hey guys,

Yup- it's real.. We already have the bikes set aside from a local dealer.  They are in the crate and ready to go.  Now it is just a matter of collecting the $$$ and other donated things to send over.  Motion Pro is putting together a tool package.  I have a couple of my sponsors kicking in a few $$ and a banner.  Anyone else?

A pay pal site is in the works.
Title: Re: Plan to send race care package to Iraq
Post by: dylanfan53 on November 25, 2004, 07:23:21 PM
QuoteDon't know Matt Buck?  Really?  He's CCS #645, races in Pac and SW at least.  He's a great guy.

Forgive me if you were just being funny.  :)

-Brian
Nice to know.  I don't get out much.  :)
Matt, I hope you'll let us know when the Paypal site is up.  Sounds like a fun idea.
Title: Re: Plan to send race care package to Iraq
Post by: brian213 on November 26, 2004, 12:12:04 AM
Matt, I'll see what I can do.  BTW, just saw in RRW CCS ad that you got the #1 in SW (or was it Pac) and #2 in the other, whichever, nice work man!  Barely beat catching by like 45 points!

-Brian
Title: Re: Plan to send race care package to Iraq
Post by: Super Dave on November 26, 2004, 09:28:58 AM
Cool!  Someone keep us appraised when a plan is in motion that we can do something with.  Sounds like the bikes are there, etc...

What's next?  Money to ship?
Title: Re: Plan to send race care package to Iraq
Post by: Bad_Matt on November 26, 2004, 04:37:53 PM
QuoteMatt, I'll see what I can do.  BTW, just saw in RRW CCS ad that you got the #1 in SW (or was it Pac) and #2 in the other, whichever, nice work man!  Barely beat catching by like 45 points!



Thanks!  Yeah, the points are a bit out of whack.  I ended up pulling about 650 points more than what RR world shows.  It was a cool season.  #1 SW #2 P.  I also picked off something like 14 class championships...  I lost track.  ;)

Title: Re: Plan to send race care package to Iraq
Post by: Bad_Matt on November 29, 2004, 07:06:56 PM
Ok...  There are two way to send cash now.  You can either PayPal me to this e-mail adress:  

zagmalix@hotmail.com

Or visit this site and click the "make a donation" link:
 
http://profiles.myspace.com/users/4774907


Thanks to Foster Enterprises for the big cash donation today.
Title: Re: Plan to send race care package to Iraq
Post by: Bad_Matt on December 01, 2004, 11:24:03 AM
"Just a little gas money. Good luck with the project!
Don Cook
CCS 53"

Thanks for the help, Don!