With the arrival of the new year, I've heard a lot of area drivers talking more frequently about getting their racing programs in full swing for the 2011 season. While the action on the track doesn't start in northeast Iowa for another three months, Karsyn's Krusaders is preparing for some off-season fun later this month. As I mentioned in December, Andy and Jessica Miller have organized a bowling night to help raise money to Kick Cancer's Butt and also bring together area race fans and drivers to keep our minds off the winter blahs.
Saturday, January 22, the Karsyn's gang will be at Cadillac Lanes in Waterloo for Wacky Bowling for Kids' Cancer. Details for the event can be found by visiting the Karsyn's web page or by clicking here. Along with unique bowling styles, there will be prizes, trivia and team and individual competitions. Details how to form your team, along with a registration form, are also available on the site.
Throughout the 2010 season, a number of people asked why I supported Karsyn's Krusaders since it was affiliated with a number of area drivers. While I do still possess a number of racing T-shirts I've accumulated over the years, I haven't worn them since I started working as a track official over 10 years ago. I've always felt track officials and employees should show no favoritism toward any driver or racing team. In my eyes, however, Karsyn's Krusaders is different. Yes, Darin Duffy and J.D. Auringer are visible Karsyn's supporters on the shirts, however they are merely supporters of the fight against cancer as much as you, me and anyone else who supports the cause. None of the money raised goes into the pockets of Darin, J.D. or other drivers who proudly support Karsyn's Krusaders. Karsyn's raised over $20,000 in 2010 in the fight against cancer thanks to the generosity of race fans throughout the region and all of that money went directly to support those individuals and families affected by cancer.
When I wear my Karsyn's shirt, it isn't to support any specific driver, it's to help support a cause - something that is very likely to affect all of us at some point in our lives. The busy holiday season is behind us, leaving you time to form your team for January 22. Get some friends together and come out to spend a night to show your support for a cause with meaning to all of us. See you January 22.
Ryan, although this is extremely late, I want to thank you for your blog about our event! We had over 70 race friends, family and sponsors participate and many more come out to watch the "show". Many people have asked us this race season if there will be a 2nd Annual Bowling for Kids' Cancer Wacky Bowling event, and the answer to that question is a unanimous YES! So, watch for the event this "off-season".
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