From a press release issued by California Speedway:

California Speedway Hosts “Race for Relief” to Benefit Fire Victims

FONTANA, Calif. (October 29, 2003) — Thousands of San Bernardino County residents have been displaced by the Grand Prix and Old fires. California Speedway President Bill Miller announced today the “Race for Relief,” a disaster relief initiative where California Speedway will become a drop-off site for items to aid those affected by the fires and those fighting them to be held this weekend.
Monetary donations are extremely critical. Donations to the Southern California Fire Disaster Relief Fund, which is being administered by the American Red Cross, can be made at the speedway.

“The Speedway is making the initial donation of $5,000,” Bill Miller, California Speedway president, said. “For guests who had tickets to this weekend’s event, which has been cancelled, account holders can donate the face value of the ticket to the relief fund.”

Information for ticket account holders is on the speedway’s website at www.californiaspeedway.com.

Residents can bring donations to the speedway located at 9300 Cherry Avenue in Fontana off the 10 freeway on Saturday or Sunday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., or ship them to California Speedway, 9300 Cherry Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335.

Some of the items needed for fire victims are nonperishable food, baby food, diapers, blankets, clothes, toys, towels, and personal hygiene products. These items will be donated to the Salvation Army and other area shelters, such as the Inland Harvest Food Bank.

Also, speedway officials have been in contact with fire personnel to assist in their fire fighting efforts. Many people fighting the fires have experienced dehydration. California Speedway’s “Race for Relief” will be supplying donations of beverages to base camps for those fighting the Grand Prix and Old fires beginning on Thursday.

Various companies are joining the “Race for Relief” effort by donating items and/or being on-site for the weekend. Michigan International Speedway has donated flashlights, clothing and hundreds of small cars to help kick off the “Race for Relief.” Dewalt tools and Roush Racing have donated items as well as Champ Car teams, including Patrick Racing, Newman-Haas, Walker Racing, Rocket Sports and American Spirit, which have donated food and beverages. KFRG will be conducting a live broadcast from the facility this weekend.

“The California Speedway team is ready to assist our local community in any way needed,” Miller said. “In addition to being a drop-off site for local donations, we are going to be reaching out to the racing community, and I’m sure the response will be great in assisting the local area in this relief effort.”

California Speedway asks those in the community to help individuals and families displaced by the fires. For more information on the “Race for Relief” please visit www.californiaspeedway.com.