Make-A-Wish... Something to think about

Ken Miele · 04-14-2016, 11:08 AM

I just put and article from Al Nyhus from the Midwest Class Racers on Class Racer Magazine. It makes you think about how most of us have it pretty good. I know some are not happy with the way things are in our racing, but it pales in comparison to what these kids go through.

To see the smiles on their faces when you make them apart of your day is priceless. So the next time we get on each others case or have a beef with NHRA, stop and think.... hey, we really don't have it that bad after all.

Check out the article here...http://classracer.com/magazine/?p=4544

John E McLeod · 04-14-2016, 11:43 AM

Thanks Ken for running this article. It's turned into a great race for MCR S/SS association.Looking for even bigger things this year

Julie Jordan · 04-14-2016, 05:47 PM

Life can be very humbling. My husband suffers with rheumatoid arthritis and I just went through some cancer surgeries. You think things are bad, then you look around and see so many worse off. I've learned to not sweat the little stuff, live each day like there's no tomorrow, and do what makes me happy. Life is too short to not be happy!

Greg Reimer 7376 · 04-14-2016, 08:07 PM

That's so true.

Dan Wiese · 04-15-2016, 09:47 AM

In having a small part in organizing this race I will say we (MCR) thought we were giving The Make A Wish children & there families a great day with the experience at the race track. In turn the greatest gift has been given to us as racers meeting these special children & there families.

Dan Wiese

bobbyd6 · 04-17-2016, 05:36 PM

The Make A Wish Race at Marion is my fave race of the year!!! Last year I judged the kids' coloring contest & the year before I gave a young girl & her Mom a ride down the track in my car for the parade, We all had ear to ear smiles!!!! I gave away some t-shirts & coozies to the kids, it is def worth the trip!!

04-14-2016, 11:08 AM	#1
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,555 Likes: 345 Liked 13,006 Times in 1,223 Posts	Make-A-Wish... Something to think about I just put and article from Al Nyhus from the Midwest Class Racers on Class Racer Magazine. It makes you think about how most of us have it pretty good. I know some are not happy with the way things are in our racing, but it pales in comparison to what these kids go through. To see the smiles on their faces when you make them apart of your day is priceless. So the next time we get on each others case or have a beef with NHRA, stop and think.... hey, we really don't have it that bad after all. Check out the article here...http://classracer.com/magazine/?p=4544

04-14-2016, 11:43 AM	#2
John E McLeod Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 71 Likes: 25 Liked 13 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Make-A-Wish... Something to think about Thanks Ken for running this article. It's turned into a great race for MCR S/SS association.Looking for even bigger things this year

04-14-2016, 05:47 PM	#3
Julie Jordan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 599 Likes: 66 Liked 311 Times in 62 Posts	Re: Make-A-Wish... Something to think about Life can be very humbling. My husband suffers with rheumatoid arthritis and I just went through some cancer surgeries. You think things are bad, then you look around and see so many worse off. I've learned to not sweat the little stuff, live each day like there's no tomorrow, and do what makes me happy. Life is too short to not be happy! __________________ Julie Jordan 7549 STK

04-14-2016, 08:07 PM	#4
Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,111 Likes: 164 Liked 649 Times in 208 Posts	Re: Make-A-Wish... Something to think about That's so true.

04-15-2016, 09:47 AM	#5
Dan Wiese Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 383 Likes: 7 Liked 202 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Make-A-Wish... Something to think about In having a small part in organizing this race I will say we (MCR) thought we were giving The Make A Wish children & there families a great day with the experience at the race track. In turn the greatest gift has been given to us as racers meeting these special children & there families. Dan Wiese

04-17-2016, 05:36 PM	#6
bobbyd6 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cozad, Nebraska Posts: 295 Likes: 292 Liked 71 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Make-A-Wish... Something to think about The Make A Wish Race at Marion is my fave race of the year!!! Last year I judged the kids' coloring contest & the year before I gave a young girl & her Mom a ride down the track in my car for the parade, We all had ear to ear smiles!!!! I gave away some t-shirts & coozies to the kids, it is def worth the trip!! __________________ Bobby Devine