PINK MY RIDE THIS WEEKEND

by Steve Zwemke

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – USRA B-Modified racers Tyler and Tracy Johnson, along with several other drivers in all divisions, will have their cars decked out in pink for this weekend’s 6th Annual Pink My Ride. Inspired by one little girl with cancer, Pink My Ride began in 2007 as a one-time event for the Johnson brothers to raise money in honor of their cousin, Cylie Pastian. Six years later, Pink My Ride efforts have raised nearly $96,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network and for Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In 2009, the Johnson brothers signed a pledge with Sanford Children’s Hospital to raise $100,000. With the generous support of local businesses, racecar drivers and race fans they have been able to donate over $78,000 since that time. Every dollar has been donated to Children’s Miracle Network/Sanford Children’s Hospital and 100% of it stays here to help local children and their families. Pink My Ride is very optimistic that the remaining $22,000 will be raised this year. On Thursday, KELO-TV in Sioux Falls aired this feature on Pink My Ride: http://www.keloland.com/videoarchive/index.cfm?VideoFile=120531pinkmyride The Johnsons, and many other racers supporting Pink My Ride, will race at Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids, Iowa, Friday night; at I-90 Speedway in Hartford, South Dakota, on Saturday; and at Husets Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, on Sunday. Fans will have a chance to support Pink My Ride on these three race nights through their donations or by purchasing Pink My Ride t-shirts, thermals, hoodies and koozies. Please visit these tracks this weekend to see some exciting racing and support a great cause.