The Roadracing World Action Fund is taking delivery of 25 more Airfence* soft barriers next week (10 Airfence2* inflatables, 15 Airfence Bike* non-inflatables), and tax-deductible donations to the non-profit fund have reached $266,119.80 for road racing deployment and $19,147 for dirt track deployment.
The fund operates an educational program demonstrating the safety advantages of using soft barriers in front of walls, embankments or other hard objects crashed riders are likely to hit at racetracks in the U.S.
With a recent contribution of $500, Max McAllister of Traxxion Dynamics has brought his total to $5150, and he’s racing to become the Roadracing World Action Fund’s top contributor. “I’m up to #5 on the list!” Max wrote. “Only four left to pick off!”
Max has some hot competition toward that goal, with Marcus McBain of Racing Performance Services consistently donating every year since 2001. McBain’s total is now $4025. He writes: “Once again, Racing Performance Services is elated to contribute to the Roadracing World Action Fund. The success of our business is contingent on the racer. Racers have enthusiastically responded to RPS services and products that resulted in over 100 wins and 25 championships in 2003. In return, we want racers to know that RPS is dedicated to providing added value and service above and beyond our race-winning services and products. Thanks to the MRA, ASMA, CMRA and sport riders/enthusiasts that make this contribution possible and thank you to the Roadracing World Action Fund making safety a priority rather than a discussion topic. “
Mark Brereton has contributed an additional $1765 from sales of his DVD entitled “RoadRACE,” with $5 per DVD sold going to the Action Fund. “RoadRACE” is now available through Roadracing World Video, www.roadracingworld.com. Brereton’s total contribution stands at $2680.
Davy Coombs, who sent in $1000, wrote, “This is from everyone here at Racer X and Road Racer X. Keep fighting the good fight.”
Kevin Wueste donated $250 in the name of Richard Tait of Seattle Washington. Other recent donations include: Jason & Jennifer Coleman, $100; Kevin Brown, $60; Chicken Hawk Racing, $50; photographer Don Bok, $20; and Maiko Bove, $5.05.
Jason Coleman wrote, “Thank you (and everyone involved) for creating and maintaining the Action Fund. Through your hard work and love for the sport, we, as racers, reap the benefits.”
Summary of Recent Contributions
Mark Brereton/RoadRACE DVD $1765
Racer X & Road Racer X $1000
Traxxion Dynamics $500
Marcus McBain $500
Kevin Wueste/In the name of Richard Tait of Seattle WA $250
Jason & Jennifer Coleman $100
Kevin Brown $60
Chicken Hawk $50
Don Bok $20
Accounting Details to Date
Road Racing Expenditure Details
Direct purchase of soft barriers: $137,700
Shipping/Customs: $9133.50
Bank Fees: $384.05
Deployment Crew Training: $700
Transportation & Installation: $4689.47
Corporation/Business Fees: $612
Online Auction Fees: $221.99
Printing Education Materials: $346.42
Misc Supplies: $39.59
Donation to AMA Pro Racing for soft barriers: $104,104
Total Spent: $257,931.02
Total Donations Collected $266,119.80
Misc. Income $92.32
Cash on hand: $8281.10
Dirt Track Expenditure Details
Direct purchase of soft barriers: $9200
Shipping/Customs: $2717.72
Transportation & Installation $2174.77
Total Spent: $14,092.49
Total collected: $19,147
Cash on hand: $5054.51
All administrative costs, including the percentage taken by credit card companies on credit card donations, have been absorbed by Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.
*Trademark of Airfence Safety Systems Australia.