York Haven, PA: BAPS Motor Speedway and Newberry Elementary collaborated for the 2nd Annual “Race into Reading” event at Newberry Elementary School last Monday, April 8, 2024. The popular scholastic book fair fundraiser aims to promote reading among elementary students by merging the thrilling world of racecars with the joy of storytelling. BAPS Motor Speedway’s Kolten Gouse expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating, “I am thrilled to collaborate with Newberry Elementary School for the Race into Reading event. The kids get to sit in the race cars and imagine being a race car driver themselves one day. That imagination can also grow with reading books and learning about cool stories.”
Kolten Gouse begins securing sponsors to donate towards the learning cause months in advance, giving each student an interactive and memorable experience. “There might be kids with a lot of things going on in their personal life, or maybe they aren’t able to participate in things like going to movies or sporting events", said Gouse…”and I think something like this event can go a long way to get them excited about their own future.”
Race teams participating outside of the Newberry Elementary School gymnasium included Samual Miller (358 Sprint), Chad Baker (Super Sportsman), Lucas Adams (Late Model), and Delaney Rehbein (602 Modified).
Three hundred motorsports t-shirts were produced by Bob Hilbert Sportswear and given to the kids for free to wear at the Race into Reading event. T-Shirt sponsors included Save Rite Auto Sales and Service, Adams and Sons HVAC, ACR Auto Core Recycling, Dressler’s Electric Services, B&B Metal Finishing, Wintermyer Auto Salvage and Repair, Rehbein’s Service Center, and Reeser’s Soft Ice Cream.
Thanks to Weis Markets, Sage Fruit, Herr’s Chips, Baker Door Company, Rock It Pizza, and BAPS Motor Speedway all families were treated to complimentary pizza, chips, apples, and drinks. “We have amazing business partners and relationships that support the Speedway,” said Gouse. “As soon as I tell a business about our mission to connect kids with Racing’ and ‘Reading’ they go above and beyond to help.”
BAPS Motor Speedway’s Race into Reading Program continues at the track with rewards for all elementary school age kids that read books all season long.
For more information on the Race into Reading Book Club Program visit: https://www.bapsmotorspeedway.com/press/2023/article/141601.
BAPS MOTOR SPEEDWAY UPCOMING EVENTS:
• FEATURED EVENT: Saturday, April 13 York Revolution Night Featuring Meyer’s RV Super Sportsman, Superior Homes Extreme Stocks, East Coast Legend Series, and Women on Wheels. (Racing at 5pm).
• FEATURED EVENT: Sunday, April 14 Piper Advertising Sprint Car Sunday Featuring RV 4 Wheel Drive 410 Sprints, Creekside Auto Sales Late Models, Racing for Outreach Wingless Sportsman. (Racing at 5pm).
ABOUT BAPS MOTOR SPEEDWAY:
BAPS Motor Speedway is York County, PA’s premier motorsports facility with weekly auto racing and outdoor entertainment events. Home of the Meyer’s RV Super Sportsman, the Creekside Auto Sales Late Models, the Superior Homes Extreme Stocks, and the Britton Finkenbinder Memorial Racing for Outreach Wingless Super Sportsman; BAPS also claims host to the Annual Newberry Township National Night Out, Lights Fest Sky Lantern Festival, and the internationally attended Sprint Car Showdown.
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- administrator on Apr 09, 2024
- Article Date: 4/9/2024