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Linda Vaughn Roast… Ticket Availability Shrinking

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Parma Heights, Ohio (August 7, 2012) — Tickets for the Linda Vaughn Roast (August 29, 2012) at the Lucas Family Estate in Carmel, Ind. are dwindling quickly, according to Traci Hrudka, chairman of the Quarter Mile Foundation.  The event is being produced by the Quarter Mile Foundation and hosted by Lucas Oil Products, Inc.

“As the days grow closer to the August 19 deadline, we are seeing a run on the remaining tickets,” she said.  “I would advise those who wish to experience this unique opportunity to salute the ‘Queen of Speed’ to order their tickets quickly.  The tickets are available online at the Quarter Mile Foundation website (www.quartermilefoundation.org or www.Project1320.com) by clicking the roast tickets link, and which can be paid for using MasterCard, VISA, Discover or PayPal.”

The Foundation also announced a full subscription of the sale of Sponsor tables for the event. The individual and corporate sponsors are: C & R Racing, Paul Candies (Otto Candies LLC), Glazer’s of Indiana, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS), Jeg’s High Performance, Lucas Oil Products, Inc., Monarch Beverage Company, National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), Quick Fuel Technology, Jennifer Revson, the Vaughn Family, and Jack (“Doc”) Watson.   Opportunities to companies and individuals still remain for sponsoring tables, with table signage, program recognition and credits on the Roast DVD.

Additionally, support for the silent and live auctions has been substantial.  To date, items have been received from:

  •          Allard Chrysler Action Group (Great Britain) – framed Allard Chrysler painting
  •          Mario Andretti – helmet carrier, Andretti Vineyards wine basket
  •           John Force – 1/24 scale die cast Funny Car, helmet
  •         Nancy George (the Human/George family) – Picture – 100 years of Indy 500 tickets, Gasoline Alley fuel pump, Indy 500 etched wine bottle, book – “Indy 500 – Century of Excitement”
  •          Roger Gustin – variety of Lava/Black & Decker apparel items
  •          Darryl Gwynn – autographed lithograph, autographed connecting rod clock
  •          Tom Long/Acme Die Cast  – autographed Linda Vaughn Hurst/Olds 442 die cast model car
  •         Chris (“The Golden Greek”) Karamesines – autographed lithograph poster
  •         MOPAR Parts & Service Division, Chrysler Corporation – Hat autographed by all Team MOPAR drivers
  •        Tony Stewart – driving suit
  •        Quarter Mile Foundation – autographed Simpson helmet, autographed Mondello “Vintage Rat” mounted poster, plus the 10’x25’ Roast stage backdrop designed by Kenny Youngblood).  Other donators have not sent items yet, but a number of motorsports notables have promised to contribute to the auction table.

The proceeds of the Roast will benefit Linda Vaughn and the Quarter Mile Foundation’s production of PROJECT 1320 – a documentary film series about the growth of the sport of drag racing and the performance automotive aftermarket.

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The Quarter Mile Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit foundation, which is producing PROJECT 1320, a documentary film series about the history of drag racing and the parallel growth of the performance automotive aftermarket.

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Quarter Mile Foundation adds 16 interviews at York/U.S. 30 Reunion

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“Miss Mighty Mopar” – Judy Lilly

Parma Heights, Ohio (July 18, 2012) – The Quarter Mile Foundation’s efforts to capture first person interviews of many of the surviving pioneers of drag racing was boosted by the addition of 15 more veterans (plus a spouse) at the recent 11th Annual York – U.S. 30 Reunion and Nostalgia Nationals at the York (Pa.) Expo Center (July 13 & 14, 2012).

Using facilities within the York Expo Center at York Fairgrounds to record the interviews, the Foundation added a number of East Coast racers, promoters, photographers, journalists and aftermarket figures to the historical record of the sport.

The interviewees were:

• Margaret Altizer

• Arnie (“The Farmer”) Beswick

• Francis Butler

• Gordy Foust

• Dave Hale

• Ben Koch

• Judy (“Miss Mighty Mopar”) Lilly

• Larry Lombardo

• Bob (“Beaver Bob”) McCardle

• Bill Pratt

• Frank Spittle

• Jere Stahl

• Jim Stuempfle

• Chuck Stolze

• Arlen (“Akron Arlen”) Vanke

The Foundation was able to expand the interview of former NHRA Division One Director and York Reunion promoter, Darwin Doll, whose interview was shortened at the 2011 event. Additionally, Margaret Altizer, the wife of Gene Altizer (S&S Racing Team), added a wife’s unique perspective of the powerhouse “Gasser” teams in the 1960s, as well as her continued involvement with the team’s strong presence in the today’s drag racing nostalgia movement.

The Foundation has now recorded 179 pioneer interviews for the PROJECT 1320 documentary film about the early days of drag racing and the performance automotive aftermarket. Thanks to the continuing support of the National Hot Rod Association, the Foundation will be filming more pioneer interviews at the NHRA’s MAC Tools U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, Ind. over the Labor Day weekend.

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The Quarter Mile Foundation is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit foundation, which is producing PROJECT 1320, a documentary film series about the history of drag racing and the parallel growth of the performance automotive aftermarket.

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Linda Vaughn Roast Panel Announced

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The Quarter Mile Foundation has announced the “Roaster Panel” to headline the upcoming Linda Vaughn Celebrity Roast to be held on August 29, at the “Sports Barn” at the fashionable Lucas Family estate in Carmel, Indiana.   The roast will precede the NHRA’s Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at the Lucas Oil Raceway/Indianapolis (August 29-September 3, 2012).

The “First Lady of Motorsports” will be roasted by some of the most respected names in the North American motorsports and performance aftermarket community…chronicling the life and adventures of the timeless buxom blonde from Dalton, Georgia.

The lineup of “roasters” consists of:

  • Joe Amato
  • John Force
  • Don Garlits
  • Bob Glidden
  • Paul Candies
  • Corky Coker
  • Jeg Coughlin, Sr.
  • Chip Ganassi
  • Lynn St. James
  • Jack “Doc” Watson

Bob Frey, NHRA event announcer, will preside as the Master of Ceremonies over what promises to be a very memorable evening.  The evening’s schedule will be: Cocktails at 6:00 P.M., Dinner at 7:00 P.M., followed by the evening’s festivities beginning at 8:00 P.M.

An auction of donated items from friends in the aftermarket, drag racing, IndyCar and NASCAR will also be held as a part of the evening.  The auction will be split into two formats.  A silent auction will occur during the cocktail hour, and live bidding on select items between the presentations of the roasters.

There will be seating for 350 individuals.  Tickets are available on-line at the Quarter Mile Foundation website (www.PROJECT1320.com) until August 19th, 2012. Tickets will NOT be available for sale at the event.  The VIP/Sponsor tables will be available for $2000/table (seats 8).  Non-VIP tables can be sponsored for $1500 per table.  Individual seats can be purchased for $100 each.

As with the Don Garlits “Rat Roast” held in Pomona, Calif., the event will be filmed and the DVD will be made available for purchase to the public.

The roast sponsors will receive several marketing bonuses including signage placement in the room, program name/logo acknowledgement and logo/name placement in the opening and closing DVD credits.

Proceeds will benefit Linda Vaughn, plus the Quarter Mile Foundation in its quest to capture the first person stories of drag racing’s pioneers beginning in the late 40’s through the 80’s; plus the motorsports aftermarket which was spawned from their efforts.

A portion of the purchase for tickets/sponsorship and support will be tax deductible (US only).

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The Quarter Mile Foundation is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit foundation, which is producing PROJECT 1320, a documentary film series about the history of drag racing and the parallel growth of the performance automotive aftermarket.

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