Shameless drumming of support - Help send a WERA racer to the 2009 IOM TT

[Stillie]

If this is out of line, mods please remove it. I'm crossposting it here just in case some of you don't visit the WERA forum.

First off, please allow me to introduce myself since many of you don't know me. My name is Stefan Still and I'm more widely known by my nickname Stillie. I race in the LWT and Ultra LWT classes aboard a white SV bearing the yellow 248 plate. This bike is often seen in the gravel at places like VIR, CMP, and Summit Point. I think the entire bike has been magnetized but only for dirt, sand, and pea gravel but I digress. 

The purpose of this thread is to drum up support for James "Jimmy" Vanderhaar. I've known Jimmy for about 5 years now and have been living with him for around 6 months. He's a friend, a mentor, and a great dogsitter. I stand nothing to gain from all this other than the satisfaction of helping a friend fulfill his lifelong dream.

Jimmy has been accepted into the 2009 IOM where he plans to contest 5 classes. With just 4 days prior to shipping, he's been notified that the title sponsor is no longer able to offer the previously agreed upon level of commitment. Now Jimmy is being forced to use every available resource he can. That said, Jimmy is far too modest to ask for any type of help from his friends so that's where I come in. I'm asking YOU to donate whatever you can to this effort, it doesn't matter if its $5 or $500, every bit helps.

Unfortunately the only thing you can be promised in return is the satisfaction of knowing your funds DIRECTLY contributed to someone's participation in one of the greatest roadracing events in the world. You will know that your funds are directly responsible for Jimmy's presence if you see him on the TT coverage or in the articles that follow. Imagine being able to say "Hey I helped put that bike there!" if you're out at a bar watching the TT highlights.

Rest assured that Jimmy will be racing and your money will not just go into pockets. Arrangements have been made for shipping so these funds are going towards tires, meals, other necessary racing items, and repaying last minute loans Jimmy is taking to pursue this.

If you'd like to donate via Paypal, the email address is jimmyvtt2009@gmail.com. Post up if you'd like to send a check or money order to our home address or if you'd like to make an in person cash donation.

I invite you to check out Jimmy's blog at http://jimmyvtt2009.blogspot.com and follow along as Jimmy chases his dream.

Here's our official press release on Roadracing World (Thanks JU!)
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=36540

Thank you for reading!

[spyderchick]

Support Jimmy V!

Jim-may! Jim-may! Jim-may!

[2old2fat2slow]

 I think this is a stand up thing you are doing for your friend.
DragonKnee Racing is donating $50.00 to support a fellow Virginian chasing a dream. We know it's not much, but when the Continentals take off this season, we hope to be in a position to better support our fellow racers in need. Best wishes and keep the rubber side down !

[skiandclimb]

I'm broke as a joke, but i sent ten bucks Jimmy's way. 

I'd like to challenge all the Great Plains Region guys and gals to match or exceed this!

....c'mon guys- a TT ride for us state side racers is a once in a lifetime chance!

Good luck, Jimmy!

NEXT PUB, PLEASE!!!!!!!

-Ski