NASCAR team owners using their private planes in HAITI aid.

[Mark in Oshawa]

Rick Hendrick, Michael Waltrip and Joe Gibbs were reported on Speed network tonight (Sunday Jan.24) to be donating the use of their crew planes (ones used for ferrying the crews to races) to fly missionary and Red Cross relief parcels to Port Au Prince. Not sure what any one else in racing is doing on Haiti, but yet again shows how the NASCAR teamowners are willing to spend real dollars on helping people.

[Rudy Tamasz]

Now that's truly commendable! :up:

[Lee Roy]

Found this a jayski.


Hendrick lends planes for Haiti earthquake relief UPDATE: Hendrick Motorsports has loaned an airplane and two flight crews to an organization that is participating in the Haitian earthquake relief efforts. The NASCAR team loaned a 45-passenger plane to Missionary Flights International, which will send support teams in and out of Port-au-Prince. The first flight is scheduled to leave Fort Pierce, Fla., on Saturday morning and will take 30 passengers and medical supplies into Haiti. The HMS aviation team is planning to fly at least one roundtrip per day, with no timeline set on how long the plane and personnel will be on loan. The eight-team crew consists of HMS aviation director Dave Dudley, four captain-level pilots, one mechanic and one flight attendant. All volunteered to participate. HMS officials have a second plane on standby, and team owner Rick Hendrick is covering all costs associated with the flights. Hendrick officials said Friday they received a special exemption from the FAA to fly the plane into Port-au-Prince. The international Red Cross estimates 45,000 to 50,000 people were killed in the earthquake, which devastated the Caribbean nation on Tuesday.(Associated Press)(1-15-2010)
UPDATE: Hendrick Motorsports has added a second airplane to the Haitian earthquake relief effort, with both planes making daily flights into the devastated nation. The NASCAR team initially loaned one 45-passenger plane and an eight-person crew to Missionary Flights International, but gave a second aircraft and additional personnel because of the desperate need. The Hendrick flight crews have been taking supplies and support teams into Port-au-Prince, and reacting to onsite to situations. Team owner Rick Hendrick said on Wednesday that one of the planes transported 26 orphans to Fort Pierce, Fla., on Tuesday to meet American families who had adopted the children before the earthquake struck. Hendrick is covering the cost of the flights.(Associated Press)(1-20-2010)

[Lee Roy]

This too.


NASCAR Foundation to donate $250,000 for Haiti Relief: The NASCAR Foundation will donate $250,000 toward relief help in Haiti, officials said on Saturday night at the Charlotte Bobcats' NBA game where four-time defending Sprint Cup driver Jimmie Johnson and other drivers were on hand to help raise even more funds. Senior vice president Paul Brooks said the donation was driven by team owner Rick Hendrick, who has made two planes available to fly supplies and medical help to the earthquake devastated republic. The money will go directly to the Missionary Flight International out of Florida that coordinates relief flights to Haiti. Team owner/driver Michael Waltrip also has donated the use of one of his planes and Joe Gibbs Racing is looking at providing at least one of his planes. "Hopefully soon we'll have three planes flying to do whatever we can if Gibbs is involved,'' Brooks said.

[Mark in Oshawa]

Thank you Lee Roy. It was late at night, and I figured it was something I was safe in reporting and I knew someone would dig up the links....

[SportscarBruce]

Where were the words of praise when IndyCar went to the aid of Iowa flood victims? The press didn't cover it much. Here's a meager write-up from USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/irl/2008-06-18-iowa-relief_N.htm

For all the slapdowns sent Indycar's way over the years for their being "too foreign" my heart was warmed to see an American-based series with foreign participants helping Americans.

[Lee Roy]

The press didn't cover it much.

Poor little things. sniff sniff

[Mark in Oshawa]

Where were the words of praise when IndyCar went to the aid of Iowa flood victims? The press didn't cover it much. Here's a meager write-up from USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/irl/2008-06-18-iowa-relief_N.htm

For all the slapdowns sent Indycar's way over the years for their being "too foreign" my heart was warmed to see an American-based series with foreign participants helping Americans.

I remember the Indy car teams helping out, but when a guy like Rick Hendrick has 2 or 3 planes going full blast between Florida and Haiti operating like freighters, you have to realize the cost to him personally. This is a mammoth act of kindness.

The real point is, no one should do selfless acts as helping people looking for credit. Also note this. The people of Iowa got back on their feet. Iowa is part of the richest nation on earth. Haiti? No matter what Rick Hendrick does, Haiti will still be Haiti with all that entails 6 months or 6 years from now. So while I think it is great the people of Iowa had help, they can return the favour and show up in Newton to support the IRL. (Not that that was the reason team owners did it). The people of Haiti don't care who Rick Hendrick is, all they know is this rich guy from America is giving them hope...

[SportscarBruce]

I remember the Indy car teams helping out, but when a guy like Rick Hendrick has 2 or 3 planes going full blast between Florida and Haiti operating like freighters, you have to realize the cost to him personally. This is a mammoth act of kindness.

The real point is, no one should do selfless acts as helping people looking for credit. Also note this. The people of Iowa got back on their feet. Iowa is part of the richest nation on earth. Haiti? No matter what Rick Hendrick does, Haiti will still be Haiti with all that entails 6 months or 6 years from now. So while I think it is great the people of Iowa had help, they can return the favour and show up in Newton to support the IRL. (Not that that was the reason team owners did it). The people of Haiti don't care who Rick Hendrick is, all they know is this rich guy from America is giving them hope...

No, the people of Haiti don't know but the people here do.

Tell you what, if I produce press releases from Hendrick and/or NASCAR communications to major media outlets on this matter will you promise to print them and make a PR salad? Garnish as necessary.

[Lee Roy]

No, the people of Haiti don't know but the people here do.

Tell you what, if I produce press releases from Hendrick and/or NASCAR communications to major media outlets on this matter will you promise to print them and make a PR salad? Garnish as necessary.

Hey Brucie, if you'd read instead of playing this childish "poor little victim" thing (Jessie Jackson could take lessons from you) you would have seen this on JAYSKI, of all places:


Indy teaming with Red Cross for Haitian Relief UPDATE: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is teaming with the American Red Cross through an online auction and Brickyard Authentics retail store price reduction to encourage race fans to contribute to relief efforts for Haitian earthquake victims. Thousands were killed and injured when a massive earthquake struck Jan. 12 near Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The catastrophic damage destroyed the infrastructure of the capital of the Caribbean island nation, creating an urgent need for funds for water, food, medical services and temporary shelter. An eBay auction of autographed racing memorabilia will begin Jan. 15, with all proceeds being donated to American Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti. Items will be designated as part of the Haiti relief program. Initial items being auctioned at eBay.com:
•A helmet signed by nearly the entire starting field of the 2009 Indianapolis 500
•2010 Indianapolis 500 cap signed by three-time winner Helio Castroneves
•A replica Indianapolis 500 milk bottle featuring the 2009 event logo, signed by Castroneves
•An IMS Centennial Era cap signed by four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. Foyt and A.J. Foyt Racing driver Vitor Meira
•An IMS Centennial Era cap signed by three-time Indy 500 winner Johnny Rutherford
•An enlarged 2008 Indianapolis 500 replica ticket signed by 2007 Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti
More items will be added to the auction soon. Check the auction site daily for updates.
Fans visiting Brickyard Authentics retail locations at the IMS Hall of Fame Museum and Indianapolis International Airport will receive a 20% savings on any purchase with a donation of $5 or more to the American Red Cross canisters located near the register. This program is valid at the retail stores only. For more information about the Red Cross, please visit http://www.redcross.org or read the blog at blog.redcross.org.
Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com at any time. Tickets for groups of 20 or more also are on sale. Contact the IMS Group Sales Department at (866) 221-8775 for more information.(IMS)(1-15-2010)
UPDATE: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is contributing $10,000 to the American Red Cross to assist its relief efforts for Haitian earthquake victims. Thousands were killed and injured when a massive earthquake struck Jan. 12 near Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The catastrophic damage destroyed the infrastructure of the capital of the Caribbean island nation, creating an urgent need for funds for water, food, medical services and temporary shelter. “Our fans have responded to the needs in Haiti by offering generous donations through our auctions on the Internet, and I thank them from the bottom of my heart for supporting this cause,” said Mari Hulman George, chairman of the Board of Directors, Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “Given the ongoing and long-term needs of the people of Haiti, our family felt it important to do more. The American Red Cross is doing wonderful things in the wake of this tragedy, and we’re proud to partner with them on these relief efforts.” Motorsports fans also can contribute to the American Red Cross in many ways, including an online auction at the IMS eBay site and a Brickyard Authentics retail store price reduction. All proceeds from the eBay auction of racing memorabilia, which began Jan. 15, are being donated to American Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti. Items are designated as part of the Haiti relief program. The newest item to be added to the auction is a VIP ticket package for the 2010 Indianapolis 500 race weekend May 28-May 30. Included are four tickets in an IMS luxury suite for Miller Lite Carb Day, Friday, May 28 and Race Day, Sunday, May 30, four pit and garage credentials (if age 18 or over) and a police escort to IMS on Race Day morning. Fans visiting Brickyard Authentics retail locations at the IMS Hall of Fame Museum and Indianapolis International Airport will receive a 20 percent savings on any purchase with a donation of $5 or more to the American Red Cross canisters located near the register. This program is valid at the retail stores only.(IMS)(1-20-2010)

[Mark in Oshawa]

Lee Roy, he just wanted to castigate NASCAR team owners for having the press know they were helping out. News Flash Bruce, there very few secrets in Charlotte in the NASCAR community. If Rick Hendrick is using his private planes to do Haitian relief, you really think the press wont find out about it? ASK Questions? Think man...think...there is no point in castigating someone for helping if they end up putting out a press releasefor doing it. PR releases are often done to shut the media up and answer all questions at once.

[Lee Roy]

Lee Roy, he just wanted to castigate NASCAR team owners for having the press know they were helping out.

I know. Bruce is a NASCAR hater. If you read his stuff on boards for other racing series, he rarely can make a post without mentioning NASCAR (in a negative light) even though it has nothing at all to do with the thread.

He saw something good going on over here and couldn't help from peeing in our cheerios.

He must be off his meds again.

[Mark in Oshawa]

I know. Bruce is a NASCAR hater. If you read his stuff on boards for other racing series, he rarely can make a post without mentioning NASCAR (in a negative light) even though it has nothing at all to do with the thread.

He saw something good going on over here and couldn't help from peeing in our cheerios.

He must be off his meds again.

Hater? lol..like how you LOVE the IRL?? lol

[Lee Roy]

Hater? lol..like how you LOVE the IRL?? lol

Touche!!! :D

[Mark in Oshawa]

Touche!!! :D Occasionally we all have off days....today is your day!

[Lee Roy]

Occasionally we all have off days....today is your day!

At least I can admit my disdain. Bruce will be in here eventually with a standard denial of hatred paragraph that I've seen time after time.

[Mark in Oshawa]

At least I can admit my disdain. Bruce will be in here eventually with a standard denial of hatred paragraph that I've seen time after time.

That is true...it is a good idea to not be in denial. It is the same place a few posters come from. IN your case, I have never heard you deny once what you don't like.

[Sparky1329]

I know. Bruce is a NASCAR hater. If you read his stuff on boards for other racing series, he rarely can make a post without mentioning NASCAR (in a negative light) even though it has nothing at all to do with the thread.

He saw something good going on over here and couldn't help from peeing in our cheerios.

He must be off his meds again.

He's a NASCAR hater and yet he's here attention mongering. Go figure.

[gloomyDAY]

Holy cow!

How does a thread, which is made to commend a great act of unselfishness, get torn to bits over a "big swinging dick" e-fight? Guys get over it! Mike, Rick, and Joe are very kind.

[Mark in Oshawa]

Holy cow!

How does a thread, which is made to commend a great act of unselfishness, get torn to bits over a "big swinging dick" e-fight? Guys get over it! Mike, Rick, and Joe are very kind.

Gloomy, that was my thought really. Just Bruce couldn't let it go without trying to demean it, and Lee Roy and I called him out on it.

[Daniel]

Where were the words of praise when IndyCar went to the aid of Iowa flood victims? The press didn't cover it much. Here's a meager write-up from USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/irl/2008-06-18-iowa-relief_N.htm

For all the slapdowns sent Indycar's way over the years for their being "too foreign" my heart was warmed to see an American-based series with foreign participants helping Americans.
Man you really are bitter about something aren't you? Whilst I hardly think a few private planes helping out are going to turn Haiti into a 1st world country it's better than sitting on a forum whining about it.

[Mark in Oshawa]

Man you really are bitter about something aren't you? Whilst I hardly think a few private planes helping out are going to turn Haiti into a 1st world country it's better than sitting on a forum whining about it.

Bet he hasn't donated to a Haiti fund either...