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  • Speed Takes on Miles to Fight Two Causes and That Speaks Volumes

    Speed Takes on Miles to Fight Two Causes and That Speaks Volumes

    Go Green Racing is making its third NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start of the season this weekend. (Tim Andrews made the debut) with Scott Speed who will be piloting the No. 79 Ford Fusion Sunday afternoon at Dover International Raceway.

    This weekend while at Dover, the team announced that Koma Unwind and “Team Kyle” will be the primary sponsors with a special paint scheme on board.

    The special paint scheme is to honor seven-year-old Kyle, of St. Clair of Scarborough, ME. He [Kyle] was born seven weeks early, suffers from a lung disease; and he has severe immobility.

    “My association with the ‘Team Kyle’ program means a lot to me. It puts things in total perspective and I am looking forward to putting a smile on Kyle’s face by having a good run here in Dover this weekend.” -Scott Speed

    Kyle has had over forty-five surgeries and, has spent much of his life in hospitals. His family has recently been able to bring Kyle home using hospice care.

    Prior to the Darlington race, Go Green Racing team owner, Archie St Hilaire met Kyle and said, “I had the chance to meet Kyle and his family a couple of weeks back and he is truly an amazing boy. The strength and love he has is contagious. I hope we can get our car into the race and put on a good show for Kyle.”

    Go Green Racing and “Team Kyle” are also encouraging fans to show their support for Kyle by following “Team Kyle” on his Facebook page: http://ow.ly/bjK05

    Fox will air the FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks on Sunday, June 3rd at 12:30 p.m. ET.

  • Sather Ready To Take On Iowa Speedway

    Sather Ready To Take On Iowa Speedway

    [media-credit name=”MAKE Motorsports” align=”alignright” width=”144″]Natalie Sather[/media-credit]North Dakota native, Natalie Sather has teamed up with MAKE Motorsports for the July 14th running of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Iowa 200 at Iowa Speedway. The 200 lap race is centered in Newton, Iowa where Midwestern race fans quench their need for speed.

    Sather said, “Iowa Speedway is a great track, and I am really excited about my first race there this July.”

    Sather will be wheeling the No.50 MAKE Motorsports Chevrolet at the 7/8 mile Speedway. The five year old track is nestled in the heart of farm country where racing fans alike have embraced the track’s newly formed roots.

    As the Iowa 200 inches closer, Sather sets her race strategy, “I plan on going in with a strong focus, run good laps, and stay consistent with this being my first time there.”

    At the age of 9, Sather began turning heads in the Midwest as she started competing in go-karts. Sather said, “If It wasn’t for my parents, I would not be where I am today.” Sather’s parents had a very active role in her career, not only as emotional support but also as a team member. Sather said, “My mom was my wrench girl during my races, we would always have fun. It made the wins that much more special knowing that my mom played an active part. ”

    As an ambassador for women in racing, Sather takes that role responsibly. Sather said, “I had great parents, who raised me with strong values. My family taught me to always stick to who I am. I hope to pass those same values on to the younger generation that looks up to me.”

    Catch Natalie Sather, and the MAKE Motorsports team as they roll into Iowa Speedway, July 14th for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Iowa 200.