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Join the SHBF at On Track Karting in Wallingford, CT for the
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| The SHBF was a proud
participant of The Racer's Expo in Marlboro, February 26 & 27.
Through generous donations, the foundation helped young quarter
midget driver Jayden Arruda with the purchase of a Safety
Solutions R3. Prizes were donated by Race Depot, First Turn Driving School, Dirt Track Driving Experience, Iracing.com and of course The Shane Hammond Believe Foundation. The winners were: Bruce Bernhardt - Dirt Track Driving Experience Melissa Denton - Bell Helmet Donavin Secore - First Turn Driving Experience Anthony Marvuglio - Iracing.com one year subscription Glen Cabral – Admission to “The Shane Race for Fun” These prizes were randomly drawn throughout the day. Numbers were also drawn for SHBF shirts. The Expo also offered seminars of all types and as an activist for safety, I attended the Joie of Seating seminar which included Safety Solutions and Schroth Racing harnesses. I knew from losing Shane exactly what can happen in a high speed crash. I would like to send a wake up call out to the racers - serious injuries can happen at 35 just as well as 135mph! Please take care of yourselves by using the proper safety equipment. Educate yourselves and use it all properly. Be sure you have an approved helmet, a head/neck restraint and be sure those belts are mounted to that seat correctly and tightened to your body. The foundation is working hard for you! Please take the extra measures to ensure your safety! Do your homework and take the steps to educate yourself and the foundation will do everything in its power to help you, help yourself. Thank you to all who donated, purchased or signed up for the upcoming Shane Race for Fun, March 13. Good luck and be safe in your 2010 racing season. Believe, Deb |
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The First Annual Monday, October 12th -
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Test Drive a Midget: First Annual Shane Hammond Driving School Set for Oct. 12th at Waterford |
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| The Shane
Hammond Believe Foundation, in conjunction with the First Turn
Driving Experience, is proud to announce the first annual Shane
Hammond Driving School is set to take place at Waterford
Speedbowl on Monday, October 12th. The School will not only give
drivers, young and old, the ability to try their hand at driving
a full size NEMA midget, with a Ford Focus engine, at one of New
England’s premier Open Wheel facilities, but also learn from
some of the best Open Wheel drivers in the Country. The Shane Hammond foundation was founded after Hammond’s tragic and untimely death at the Thompson Speedway Icebreaker in April of 2008. Deb Marvuglio, Hammond’s mother, and the driving force behind the Foundation, started the effort with two primary concepts in mind – first to assist drivers wishing to learn the ranks of Open Wheel racing through a proper learning experience, and second – to invest in the safety of today’s Open Wheel racers. Part of Marvuglio’s vision was to set up a formalized driving school, and there was no better choice of partner than Bobby Seymour of Seymour Enterprises and the First Turn Driving Experience – a professional Open Wheel driving school for up and coming racers. Together, they hope that the first annual event on October 12th will both assist new & curious drivers how to properly and safely handle & set up an Open Wheel race car. “This is an excellent learning experience, and for an excellent cause,” states Seymour. “For a relatively small investment, an interested racer can try their hand at driving a full size midget, and gain valuable experience from a number of experienced drivers. They will walk away from this experience knowing whether this is truly something they would like to do or not,” commented Seymour. Pricing for the school starts at $395 and proceeds will benefit the Foundation. For more information, contact Bobby Seymour at 508-485-5605, info@theracedepot.com or Deb Marvuglio, shanebelieve@comcast.net. |
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TRY DRIVING A MIDGET FOR THE FIRST TIME,
LEARNING FROM SOME OF NEMA'S BEST DRIVERS, OR JUST COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE SHANE HAMMOND BELIEVE FOUNDATION. Pricing Starts at $ 395.00 Proceeds will benefit The Foundation For more info contact: Bobby Seymour at 508-485-5606 info@theracedepot.com or Deb Marvuglio shanebelieve@comcast.net |
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PDF of SHBF School Flyer HERE Special Rate of $79.00 per night at the Rodeway Inn for any participant in the First Annual Shane Hammond Driving School. Please contact hotel directly and mention the event. Waterford Rodeway Inn - 211 Parkway N - Waterford, CT 06385 (860) 442-7227 - www.rodewayinn.com |
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| SHBF Texas Hold'em, August 22, Moose Cabin in Attleboro, Mass was a great success. Thanks to all the volunteers and players! | ||||||
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At the Seekonk "Open Wheel Wednesday" NEMA event, Deb and Paul Boeske from Safety Solutions
present Nokie Fornoro with a Hybrid Pro Head and Neck Restraint as the top finishing driver without one.
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| Randy Cabral's Win at Waterford - for Shane |
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| The #47 Parked in Turn Three at Thompson - for Shane |
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In victory, Plymouth driver pays tribute to fallen friend
By MARC ALLARD
Norwich Bulletin
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THOMPSON, Conn. —
Randy Cabral had
to run to victory lane last Thursday night at Thompson
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Through the "Gracie" of god, Shane is remembered.
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Celebration
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NEMA MOURNS written by
Pete Falconi, NEMA Announcer |
| This sport that we love so
much, this thing that is so entrenched in our hearts and souls,
has now hurt our hearts and taken a piece of our souls. Some of
the attraction of this sport that occupies many of our days and
nights are the personalities of the people involved, the
interests that we share, the camaraderie of the competitors, the
spirited competition and the overall thrill that is auto racing.
A good part of that thrill is the danger associated with the
event itself. There isn’t a driver whose adrenaline isn’t fueled
by the risk they take every time they strap themselves into the
car. That risk and the element of danger is part of what brings
us back week in and week out, puts spectators in the stands and
provides the excitement that consumes so much of our lives. Love
it as much as we do, we hate it when it takes one of our own. Shane Hammond was a colorful kid, warm and friendly with a great smile and pleasant attitude. He was a racer’s racer. He never complained, he listened a lot, a true professional, a gentleman and a friend to everyone he raced with. He could turn the wrenches and was admired for his mechanical abilities. He was good on the track, too. One of those drivers that week in and week out was in contention, and more often than not we said “he’s due for a trip to victory lane.” Often times we were surprised that he didn’t post a podium finish and be back at the start/finish line after the race to celebrate with some of the more experienced drivers like Joey, Nokie, Randy, Greg and Ben. He certainly was on par with those guys. Many of the times he didn’t post a top three finish it was no fault of his. It was mechanical problems or he just didn’t get the break he needed to get to the front. Even though he wasn’t there in front of the crowd getting his picture taken at the end of the race, he never showed an ounce of discouragement. Right back at it next week, listening, asking questions, trying harder. Shane was a racer’s racer, a role model to the incoming rookies and sophomores of NEMA. He was part of that new breed of midget drivers that have been putting NEMA on the map lately; destined for greatness in open wheel racing. Now we try to make sense of a devastating tragedy like this. Why? Why Shane? Why NEMA? Why now? If there is even the slightest consolation, we have to remember that death is at the doorstep for all of us. We can’t predict when we will be called, only the Good Lord can make that decision. We can only hope and pray that we will be one of the fortunate ones that are called to Eternal Life while doing something that we truly enjoy, something that is our love and passion. If there is a final gift on this earth, it is that. The Northeastern Midget Association will go on in our 56th season. We’ll gather at the track and continue the spirited competitiveness, maintain that special camaraderie and live the thrill of the sport that is so close to our hearts. But our hearts will be heavy and it won’t be the same for awhile. There’ll be a hole in the line-up, an absent smile, a great competitor, a friend, a racer’s racer will be missing. Have the faith that he will be with us in spirit at the track every week. He’ll be in the pits and at the drivers’ meetings. In spirit he will ride with you, the drivers, for each and every lap and he will be in victory lane to celebrate right alongside you. God rest Shane’s soul and God ease the pain of Shane’s family and friends and of the wonderful people that are The Northeastern Midget Association. |
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THE SHANE BOWL -
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heard of the Super Bowl, the Chili Bowl but here it is
The
SHANE BOWL.
Bowling
was Shane’s off season sport of choice besides watching racing
and football. This is the FIRST annual “Shane Bowl” charity
event. It’s all in the name of Fun for Safety. The Shane Hammond
Believe Foundation has been established to provide safety
education to drivers old & new.
There is no limit to the laughs that this event will
bring. Bowling brings out the best and the worst in our athletic
abilities. Bring your neighbors, your bowling team, your kids,
just be there. |
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"SHANE RACE FOR FUN" - NOV. 29th Jenn Jaffres Kodak Gallery of F1 Pix HERE |
| Thank you one and
all for participating in the First Annual Shane Race for Fun in
November 2008 at F1. It was a huge success. I learned that many of us are procrastinators as I only had 35 racers 10 days prior to the event. The word got out and WOW did things change in a hurry, 88 racers suited up. There were laughs, racing, billiards, food, conversation with old and new friends & last but not least - penalties ....gee didn't those flagmen know we are professionals!! LOL I need to thank all those who volunteered there time, efforts & materials & those who donated raffle items. To my friends & family , thanks for putting up with me getting this first event underway. God Bless, Deb Marvuglio & family |
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Fast Track
 MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEMS, LLC |
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Hello NEMA Family, The
Shane Hammond Believe Foundation
has received a very generous contribution from
Fast Track Medical Response Systems.
NEMA members will receive the 2009 membership free. Safety is
the foundations focus & Fast Track medical bracelets provide all
the information needed in the event of a medical emergency. Please review the procedure to get your free
2009 membership: When on the Fast Track Medical Response Systems web sites payment screen enter the following in the promotional code section.
VIP-nema (your last name) Example: Vip-nemamarvuglio Thank you Fast Track for supporting the Shane Hammond Believe Foundation to provide continued safety options for NEMA members. Drive fast, think faster. Deb Marvuglio |
