Please Help Shane Hmiel's Recovery

USAC racer (and former NASCAR driver) Shane Hmiel was involved in a violent qualifying accident for the SUMAR Classic at Terre Haute in early October. Hmiel was attempting to qualify for the Silver Crown race when he lost control of the car and flipped lid first into the concrete barrier, suffering devastating injuries.  In an effort to raise money to offset the medical costs incurred by Shane Hmiel, there are several fundraisers planned. Funds raised by the following events will go to help Shane and other injured drivers. If you are in the area of the fundraisers and have the ability to help- please consider doing so:

• November 17th 4:00 PM - Lake Norman, NC
  Silent auction to be held at the Rusty Rudder, one of the racing community's favorite hangouts right on the water. Come enjoy some good food, live music and friends of Shane, while bidding on rare racing memorabilia from the sports biggest names, tickets to events, and plenty of awesome merchandise donated from all over the Carolinas. Come meet some of racing's stars and have a good time for a good cause. Bidding will end at 8:00PM, but the party can go as long as people want it to. Open to anyone and everyone. (A small donation will be appreciated at the door. Items for bid and additional information will be released before the date of the auction, but plan on being there regardless).
• November 17th 9:00 PM - Lake Norman, NC
  Party hosted by Shane's brother Tyler at the Comedy Zone above Galway Hooker. Party to feature Shaun Jones, one of the nations top touring stand up comedians who has been featured on television stand up hours and acted alongside Jamie Foxx in feature films. To attend the event you will need to purchase a ticket in the form of a $40 donation at lkncomedy.com. In addition to the party, everyone that attends will receive an exclusive "Heal The Real Deal" t-shirt, and be entered in a raffle for some great prizes. Food and beverage will be available for purchase, with proceeds going towards Shane's recovery.
• November 30th - IMIS Show Opening Night Lucas Oil Stadium - Indianapolis, IN 
  Silent auction to be held at the opening night of the International Motorsports Industry Show. Open to all vendors and attendees of the 2010 IMIS show. Racing memorabilia from the biggest names in open wheel racing. Stuff you will not be able to get anywhere else. In addition, there will be a booth at the show throughout the week, where you can stop by, hang out and make a contribution to Shane's recovery.
• November 30th 9:00PM - Downtown Indy 
  Party at Jillians immediately following the IMIS auction. Open to everyone that wants to be there. Come hang out with the stars of USAC, as well as other big name open wheel VIP's that will be in attendance. A small donation at the door will get you entered in a raffle with some awesome prizes. Food and beverage proceeds to be donated to the fund. You will have a chance to get autographs and take pictures, but most importantly talk racing with real racers. It will be a memorable night that you will not want to miss.
• December 5th Concord NC - Field Fillers Fairgrounds 
  Cart race featuring some of the biggest up and comers in racing. Located behind the Joi of Seating race shop is an asphalt oval racetrack that provides some of the most exciting action you will ever see, not just in carts, but in all of racing. Grassroots motorsports at it finest. The atmosphere will be festival like and JAQ's famous BBQ plates will be available for a small donation. This is going to be a lot of fun. Racing is open to anyone that wants to attempt to qualify for the event. All carts are allowed to race. The only rule is that it runs a limited flathead motor. Other than that, its run what you brung. T-shirts will be for sale. There is no charge to come to the show, but you will have an opportunity to "sponsor" a driver as we try to figure out who can raise the most money. This is one race that you will regret not seeing with your own eyes.

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-Amy 

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