kenscircus wrote:

> A piece of copper shrapnel, melted terminal, partially
> vaporized contactor or chunk of melted rubber from a favorite drag vehicle
> would make a great souvenir that would be very easy to raffle.

This is a great idea and reminds me of many years ago at the
Winternationals in Pomona when Shirley Muldowney's kids were little
and she used to destroy the motor on almost every run in order to win
in Top Fuel.

The little kids had a box of burned pistons they would sell to the
fans for $5 each :^D


On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 5:22 AM, kenscircus<kenscircus@...> wrote:
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>
> Yep, a Husted motor would be a major item!
>
> I was also thinking of lots of smaller things that require little or no
> expense or effort. A piece of copper shrapnel, melted terminal, partially
> vaporized contactor or chunk of melted rubber from a favorite drag vehicle
> would make a great souvenir that would be very easy to raffle. I'm talking
> about a high volume of items that raffle very cheap. That gets more people
> involved because it isn't something they would use. Raffling things like
> that is also great fun because it involves a sense of humor and has a story.
> Racing may be serious business, but a little silly fun has its benefits as
> well! :)
>
> Enjoy!
>
> Ken T.
>
> --- In NEDRA@yahoogroups.com, Chip Gribben <futurev@...> wrote:
>>
>> How about a famous Jim Husted motor to raffle off?
>>
>> Not sure if Jim has the time or if he is overwhelmed but that is
>> something that raises some money and gets Jim some publicity for his
>> fantastic motor work.
>>
>> Chip
>>
>> On Jul 9, 2009, at 9:07 PM, kenscircus wrote:
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>> >
>> > Hi All,
>> >
>> > Heidi and I were discussing the Wayland Invitational last evening
>> > regarding fund raising for Curtis Jr Cottengim and 4 Paws for
>> > Ability. Heidi had some ideas for fundraising as part of the event.
>> > For example, items could be raffled. Just about anything from
>> > donated products from local retailers to pure junk (souvenir race
>> > carnage parts). Remember it's for a cause! Also, rides around the
>> > block could be sold (or given with a donation) in some of the
>> > mouthwatering EV's that will be on hand. Or, even offer photo ops
>> > for people standing next to their favorite EV drag vehicle and or
>> > vehicle owner / driver for a donation. Lots of possibilities here!
>> >
>> > Heidi and our friend Revin Kevin organized the Red River Fiero
>> > Ruckus for 2006. The event sponsored the Austin Smiles
>> > organization. It's a group of doctors that provide free cranial
>> > surgery for children with severe birth defects who can't afford the
>> > required surgery. The event was a major success, both in the fun
>> > level and fund raising.
>> >
>> > Just some food for thought!
>> >
>> > See Ya there!
>> >
>> > Ken & Heidi
>> >
>> >
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