Photographer Donates $2500 To Action Fund, Says ‘Time To Give Something Back To The Sport’

Photographer Donates $2500 To Action Fund, Says ‘Time To Give Something Back To The Sport’

© 2004, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

Donations to the Roadracing World Action Fund, Inc., a 501(3)c non-profit corporation dedicated to reducing racetrack injuries by encouraging the use of soft barriers, have reached $274,945.75 for road racing and $19,647 for dirt track, for a combined total of $294,592.75.

John Owens of Owens Racing Photos, whose photography frequently appears in Roadracing World magazine, donated $2500. He wrote, “Time to give something back to the sport besides photos. What you are doing is a very good thing. But you know that.”

Terry Knott’s donation of $1000 is designated to be split between road race and dirt track, $500 each. He dedicated his contribution “To all racers, past, present and future.” Knott adds to his former contribution of $500, for a total of $1500.

Also contributing recently: Brian Cheek, $100; John Whiting/Whiting Engineering/Dead Men Smoke Racing, $100; Cedric Smith – #88, $88; and Douglas Sheets, $30, with thanks to Darrin Talbott/Ed’s Honda.

Tax deductible donations to the Roadracing World Action Fund to help save lives and prevent injuries at the racetrack can be made online, or by calling 800-464-8336, or sent to: Roadracing World Action Fund, P.O. Box 1428, Lake Elsinore CA 92530.

Summary of Recently Posted Contributions
Road Race
John C. Owens $2500
John V. Whiting $100
Brian Cheek $100
Terry Knott $500
Cedric Smith $88
Douglas E. Sheets $30

Dirt Track
Terry Knott $500

August 27, 2004

Accounting Details to Date

Road Racing Expenditure Details

Direct purchase of soft barriers: $137,700
Shipping/Customs: $9133.50
Bank Fees: $384.05
Airfence* Deployment Crew Training: $700
Transportation & Installation: $5577.78
Corporation/Business Fees: $612
Online Auction Fees: $221.99
Printing Education Materials – $346.42
Misc Supplies: $39.59
Donation to AMA Pro Racing for Airfence purchase: $104,104

Total Spent: $258,819.33
Total Donations Collected $274,945.75
Misc. Income $92.32

Cash on hand: $16,218.74

Dirt Track Expenditure Details

Direct purchase of soft barriers: $9,200
Shipping/Customs: $2717.72
Transportation & Installation $2174.77

Total Spent: $14,092.49

Total collected: $19,647
Cash on hand: $5,554.51

All administrative costs, including the percentage taken by credit card companies on credit card donations, have been absorbed by Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

*Trademark of Airfence Safety Systems Australia.

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