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The Clayton Memorial Foundation did not pay Scott Russell $20,000 toward his medical bills and did contribute money to the late Toby Jorgensen’s family despite specific rumors to the contrary, the Foundation’s Judy Klinger said.

Apparently unfounded rumors are flying about the Foundation’s activities prior to a fund-raising “Pit Daddy” racer beauty pageant scheduled for August 11 during the AMA National weekend at Virginia International Raceway.

Klinger said that the Foundation, which has non-profit status, has distributed over $300,000 to injured riders and their families since it was established.

More information is available from the Clayton Foundation at (714) 751-7433.


This just in from Clayton Memorial Foundation, Inc. Secretary/Treasurer Judy Klinger:

“Thank you for researching and verifying these recent rumors. Please find on the following pages a list of injured motorcycle racers that have received financial aid from the Clayton Memorial Foundation. The list is public information, but to protect the privacy of our recipients we do not publicize every time we help someone.

“Each injured racer has submitted an application to the Clayton Memorial Foundation and each application is reviewed by all Board Members. Every case is different and treated as such.

“On January 25, 2000, we did indeed help the Jorgensen family with the maximum amount allowed by our guidelines when a death occurs. Scott Russell did submit an application, his application was not approved for financial aid, but was approved as a loan. Scott never returned the contract. End of story!

“I also understand that there is a rumor going around that we denied help to the Will Davis family. That is also not true, there has never been an application submitted by his family. It is not the policy of this foundation to approach injured motorcycle racers. At that time, we do not know their financial/insurance situations, therefore, for their privacy we do not invade.

“The Clayton Memorial Foundation was established to help motorcycle racers that have unfortunately been injured while competing in a sanctioned event, sanctioned by a bona fide sanctioning body. We are a non-profit charity, classified as 501(c)(3). The tax identification number is 33-0269409.

“The Clayton Memorial Foundation Board of Directors are very proud of the financial aid we have given to 59 injured racers since 1992. To date the total amount disbursed is $301,586.91. The Board is also proud to say that almost 100% of all donations go directly to injured racers, we are very fortunate to have Cycle News cover all of our administrative expenses. Not many charities can say that.

“It is very unfortunate that some people in the motorcycle racing industry like to stir up trouble even for a charity.”


(Klinger included a printout detailing donations made to 59 injured racers, with $2000 distributed in 1992; $10,000 distributed in 1993; $2000 distributed in 1994; $5000 distributed in 1995; $5000 distributed in 1996; $24,500 distributed in 1997; $17,525 distributed in 1998; $86,232 distributed in 1999; $55,500 distributed in 2000; $35,829.91 distributed in 2001; and $58,000 distributed year-to-date in 2002.)