VP Racing and Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Hurricane Relief Update
San Antonio, TX (October 16, 2024) – VP Racing Fuels, Inc., the global leader in performance fuels, lubricants, and additives, and Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta provided an update today on their hurricane relief programs from this past weekend during Petit Le Mans. Amidst the excitement of IMSA's world-class racing and the dedication of the world's largest VP Mad Scientist® bobblehead, generous fans of racing came through for hurricane victims in need.
"Last week, VP Racing and its employees began delivering our much-needed small engine fuel and containers to first responders and victims of the hurricanes that have ravaged so many," said Alan Cerwick, President & CEO of VP Racing. "Working with Samaritan's Purse®, we increased our efforts over the weekend, collecting money donations for the humanitarian organization's relief effort outreach at Michelin Raceway and online, and we will continue."
Alan Cerwick, President & CEO of VP Racing with Rick Humphrey, President & General Manager of Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, join together to dedicate the Mad Scientist 17' bobblehead and launch their efforts to aid hurricane victims.
During the Petit Le Mans weekend, VP Racing collected cash donations from race fans at its display in the Michelin Raceway Fan Zone and online through a dedicated QR code. While we are delighted with the Petit Le Mans fans' generous donations received over the weekend, many still suffer and remain in great need of our help. To donate, please give what you can at https://vpracingfuels.com/pages/hurricane-relief or snap the QR code here –
Michelin Raceway showcased Petit Le Mans race fans' generosity over the weekend, collecting a broad range of household goods and personal care items donations at the information tents throughout the track grounds. These items will be immediately distributed to those in need.
“Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta is heartbroken by the devastation of the two hurricanes in our region, including right here in Georgia,” said Rick Humphrey, President and General Manager of Michelin Raceway. “We wanted to do our part to relieve the human burden these storms have had on our community, and the race fans at Petit Le Mans this past weekend were there to support our neighbors.”
Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta has made an indelible, global impression on the world of racing. Following its inaugural race in 1970, the track has grown to host some of the most storied races in several circuits, including Drift Atlanta, The HSR Mitty, and, of course, the premier Petit Le Mans.
The Mad Scientist bobblehead is 17 feet tall, making it taller than the current world record book holder, but VP prefers to leave the records to the racers who use its world-class fuels around the globe.
For more information about VP and its products for racers, enthusiasts, and general consumers, visit vpracingfuels.com.
About VP Racing
VP Racing is best known as the World Leader in Racing and Performance Fluids, powering champions in virtually every form of motorsport on land, sea, and air since 1975. VP powers the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, MotoAmerica, World Racing Group, World of Outlaws, Fanatec GT World Challenge America, AMA Supercross, American Flat Track, SCORE, USAC, NMCA/NMRA, and more than 60 sponsored series and sanctioning bodies. VP is also the official performance coolant of IMSA, American Flat Track, and ATVMX.
VP also sells a full line of consumer products, including ethanol-free VP outdoor equipment fluids formulated for 2 and 4-cycle outdoor power equipment, lubricants, VP Madditive® automotive performance additives, Stay Frosty® performance coolants, car appearance products, and accessories through national home improvement, automotive parts, and online retailers. The company also offers a program to independent operators of convenience stores and gas stations, car wash, quick lube, and marinas to brand as VP Racing and resell the company’s full range of automotive performance and outdoor small engine products. For more information, visit VPRacingFuels.com.
About Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta opened in 1970 and is recognized as one of the premier road racing circuits in North America. Located less than an hour north of downtown Atlanta, the track hosts several major events during the year including the world-famous Motul Petit Le Mans, Drift Atlanta, The HSR Mitty vintage classic, MotoAmerica superbike event and numerous club and corporate events. In 2019, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta opened the award-winning Michelin Tower, a 45,000-square foot structure that overlooks the start/finish line and serves as a multi-purpose event space, available for year-round rental to motorsports and non-racing customers alike.
About Samaritan’s Purse
Samaritan's Purse is an evangelical Christian humanitarian aid organization that provides aid to people in physical need as a key part of its Christian missionary work. The organization's president is Franklin Graham, son of Christian evangelist Billy Graham.
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