Shakopee, Minn. (Aug. 1, 2011) – The celebrity “Race for Courage” was held Sunday, July 31, at Raceway Park in Shakopee, Minn. Eleven local celebrities got behind the wheels of stock cars to race against each other in a fun and speedy “awareness driver” for Cars for Courage, Courage Center’s vehicle donation program. Participating personalities included:
Tim Freeland - KYMN RadioChris Hawkey – KFAN – Men’s Race WinnerSusie Jones – WCCO RadioTeri Knight – Garden Bite & KYMN Radio – Women’s Race WinnerChris Long – KSTP TVLois Mae – LOVE 105Jonathan Rabb – CW Twin Cities CrewJana Shortal – KARE 11Sean Skinner – WCCO TVRod Simons – Game On! TVRachel Slavik – WCCO TV
Raceway Park is located off Highway 101 at One Checkered Flag Blvd. in Shakopee. For more information or directions, visit www.goracewaypark.com.
Courage Center’s Cars for Courage vehicle donation program is an easy alternative to selling or trading your vehicle. Cars for Courage accepts cars, boats, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicles in good, sellable condition. Vehicles are sold for the highest possible return to maximize the value of your gift and tax deduction. Proceeds from Cars for Courage have supported Courage Center since 1996.
For information, call 763-520-0540 or visit www.CourageCenter.org/cars.
News Release Contact: Molly Steinke, Nemer Fieger, 952-278-3142 or 612-309-1677
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