NASCAR Day 2005

We believe our greatest asset is the power and passion of our NASCAR fans; passion both for the sport and for giving back. NASCAR Day is an annual celebration of this NASCAR spirit. NASCAR Day 2005 will be held on Friday, May 20th. In exchange for a $5 donation to the 2005 NASCAR Day Designated Charities; NASCAR fans, corporations, schools and organizations across the country may wear their NASCAR apparel to work that day. In addition, participants will receive a collectible 2005 NASCAR Day lapel pin for their donation.

WHERE DOES YOUR DONATION GO?
Each year NASCAR designates NASCAR-related charities as beneficiaries of the program. This year’s beneficiaries include:

	Speedway Children’s Charities - provides funds to organizations like Victory Junction Gang Camp and Make-A-Wish in addition to hundreds of other charities that meet the direct needs of children with medical, educational or social challenges. SCC best impacts children’s lives by supporting organizations working tirelessly to see that their needs are met and that no child is left behind regardless of illness, social environment or disability. www.speedwaycharities.org
	Victory Junction Gang Camp - founded by Kyle and Pattie Petty in honor of their son, fourth-generation NASCAR driver Adam Petty. The mission of VJGC is to enrich the lives of children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses by creating a racing-themed camp experience that is memorable, exciting, empowering, physically safe and medically sound. www.victoryjunction.org
	Speediatrics - a NASCAR themed pediatric unit at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach and Homestead Hospital in Miami. The units are equipped with top-flight equipment and staff. In surroundings designed by NASCAR First Lady Betty Jane France, youngsters literally race to recovery in a fun-filled facility often visited by top NASCAR drivers. www.halifaxfoundation.org