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Miller Family Appreciates Support
For Ricky's Race:
Claremont , NH . (September 15, 2008) - - For years as a
race driver, legendary Donnie “The Golden Jet” Miller had
a strong feeling, something that always gnawed at him.
Something he always wished he could change. He tried but
often fell on deaf ears. “It always bothered me that the
guys putting on the show had to pay to put on the show. We
were the only sport that did that, it’s still that way,
and if I had a shot at it, I’d do it.” said the Claremont
multi-champion.
Miller will have his way on Sunday, Sept 28, the day the
True Value Modified Racing Series makes it’s first ever
appearance at the Twin State Speedway, a race track that
is near and dear to the Miller family. The event will be
run in honor of Ricky Miller, who passed away in 2004, an
established racer, a former Claremont , Riverside Park ,
and NASCAR modified standout.
The Golden Jet wants to show appreciation to those that
are competing in the first annual, “Ricky Miller Memorial
100”, presented by New England Outdoor Furnaces. “I’m
paying the pit fee for the modified drivers. I’ve arranged
for their own window, all they have to do is sign in and
be on their way. No lines. It’s just something I’ve always
wanted to do. I appreciate these guys coming out and
supporting this race. I want to see modifieds go around
Twin State again.”
Miller, who started racing in 1964, is the holder of a
special record that will never be broken. He won the track
championship at Claremont in 1972 on dirt and then won the
track title the year after on asphalt.
Miller and his family have been hard at work with a cast
of supporters lining up raffle and door prizes to benefit
the Victory Gang Junction organization. Kyle and Patty
Petty founded the camp to help chronic and terminally ill
children. Miller, and his wife Barb, have donated $1,000
cash that will go to some lucky race day ticket holder.
“I want it to be an event and not just another race.” The
support and assistance he’s getting from the Twin State
Speedway staff has been big. “I want this to be a big
success for Dennis, a bright sunny day, and a big crowd
for the return of the modifieds. “This is hard for me,
with my son and all, but I wanted this to happen. Barb,
Jet, and Heidi, we are grateful.
Those wishing to contribute to the raffle for the Victory
Gang Junction drawings can do so by logging on to
www.rickysraceforkids.com.
Additional information is also available at the special
website Race time is 12 noon Sept 28. |
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