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February 17, 2018 at
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2nd Gale Patterson Memorial for UMSS Sprint Cars
Details:
- The 2nd Gale Patterson Memorial race will take place on Saturday April 21st at Cedar Lake Speedway for the UMSS winged 360 sprint car series
- It was not my intent to organize another memorial race but Ron Bernhagen asked if I would consider it. I agreed because of my love for the UMSS winged series, desire to see the relationship between CLS and the UMSS continue to grow, and finally I want to keep my dad’s spirit alive. It has been nearly 2 ½ years since my dad passed away. His death still stings but I want the racing world to remember him and what he meant to me.
- For those that do not know, my dad and I raced with the UMSS series from 2011-2015. My dad was my crew chief. We watched races for the first 18 years of my life then we transitioned to racing cars for the next 12 years. We loved racing sprint cars together until he died of lung cancer in 2015.
Donations:
- I am reaching out to solicit donations to raise the UMSS winged class’ purse
- My goal is to raise $2,175 which will allow us to pay $350 to start the A-main
- To show my commitment to the race, I will contribute $500 to get the ball rolling. Couple this with another $200 raised, and we are already at 32% of the goal!
- If you are interested in donating, please text, call, or email me. 100% of the donations will go directly to the drivers.
- My hope is the increased purse money will encourage more race teams to show up and put on a great show for the fans
Wrap-up:
- My long-term goal is to get back into racing sprint cars again, but until that happens, it is my honor to contribute to the sport through the memorial race for my dad
- I sincerely appreciate your consideration and hope you can make it out to this great event
- The makeup date will be in July if necessary
- 2016 Gale Patterson Memorial race summary: http://winged.umsprints.com/news/?i=37817
- 2016 Gale Patterson Memorial video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfpzApVpVQY
Sincerely,
Chad Patterson
612-408-6027
[email protected]
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February 22, 2018 at
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Thanks to the generosity of many people, we’re off to a good start with dad’s memorial race! Thank you!
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$2,175
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Current:
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$1,575
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% of goal:
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72%
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February 25, 2018 at
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Posted By: ChadPatterson on February 22 2018 at 09:06:40 AM
Thanks to the generosity of many people, we’re off to a good start with dad’s memorial race! Thank you!
Goal:
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$2,175
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Current:
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$1,575
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% of goal:
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72%
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We are very close to the goal! Only $280 to go.
If we raise the full amount, we can advertise the race will pay $350 to start which is a 75% increase over the standard starting pay. This will encourage more teams to race and make this a special night. There have been many generous donations to get us this close to the goal. Thank you!
Goal:
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$2,175
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Current:
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$1,895
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% of goal:
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87%
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Remaining:
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$280
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Side note, one of the people that donated, was a sprint car driver that dad and I watched race many years ago that raced at West Fargo, N.D.
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March 01, 2018 at
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We’re almost to the goal! Thanks to everyone that has donated!
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$2,175
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Current:
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$2,095
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% of goal:
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96%
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Remaining:
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$80
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March 05, 2018 at
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Exciting update!
Thanks to a very generous donation, this race will now pay $1,515 to win and $350 to start.
If you are still interested in donating, we will use the money to strengthen positions 3-6 to help reward the drivers!
This race is shaping up to a great event. My dad would be very honored!
Goal:
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$2,175
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Current:
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$2,885
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% of goal:
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133%
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March 21, 2018 at
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Check out the UMSS press release for my dad’s race: http://winged.umsprints.com/news/?i=57680&clk=featureNews
I will begin reaching out to drivers this weekend to encourage as many teams as possible to race in this event to make it a great race for the fans. In the end, we were able to raise $3,555 for the drivers!
Purse:
1st: $1,515
2nd: $915
3rd: $700
4th: $500
5th: $425
$350 to start
This is going to be a great night of sprint car racing. It is an honor for me to keep my dad’s memory alive. I appreciate everyone’s support of this event.
Sincerely,
Chad Patterson
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March 22, 2018 at
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Please let me know if you have contact info for any of the following drivers. Please email or text it to me at 612-408-6027 or [email protected]. Thank you, Chad Patterson
John Schulz
Scott Bogucki
Eric Lutz
Gregg Bakker
Austin Johnson
Ryan Bickett
Jeremy Schultz
Trevor Serbus
Bill Boles
Jamie Ball
Dusty Ballenger
Tommy Barber
Kevin Flowers
Kaley Gharst
Kevin Ingle
Justin Jacobsma
John Lambertz
Cody Ledger
Chris Martin
Jody Rosenboom
Troy Manteufel
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April 02, 2018 at
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Reply to:
Posted By: ChadPatterson on March 21 2018 at 10:17:59 PM
Check out the UMSS press release for my dad’s race: http://winged.umsprints.com/news/?i=57680&clk=featureNews
I will begin reaching out to drivers this weekend to encourage as many teams as possible to race in this event to make it a great race for the fans. In the end, we were able to raise $3,555 for the drivers!
Purse:
1st: $1,515
2nd: $915
3rd: $700
4th: $500
5th: $425
$350 to start
This is going to be a great night of sprint car racing. It is an honor for me to keep my dad’s memory alive. I appreciate everyone’s support of this event.
Sincerely,
Chad Patterson
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Thanks to the generosity of Jim with JT Auto Sales in Cumberland, WI, we have increased the purse again for the Gale Patterson Memorial on April 21st at Cedar Lake Speedway.
He specifically asked for positions 7-10th to be increased. Since 7th paid more than 6th, I will chip in another $25 for 6th.
See below for the revised payout. Hopefully the weather changes soon but if needed we do have a planned makeup date of July 7th which is during the World of Outlaws race. I hope we race in April but we’ll see if the weather allows it.
Finishing Position
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Pay
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1
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$ 1,515
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2
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$ 915
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3
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$ 700
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4
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$ 500
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5
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$ 425
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6
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$ 400
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7
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$ 400
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8
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$ 400
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9
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$ 400
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10
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$ 400
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11
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$ 350
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$ 350
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$ 350
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$ 350
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15
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$ 350
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$ 350
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$ 350
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$ 350
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19
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$ 350
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$ 350
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$ 9,555
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April 15, 2018 at
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Even Ray Charles could see this race wasn't happening next weekend. Darn snow and cold!
The good news is the makeup date is July 7th which is part of the World of Outlaws race. My dad and I watched the Outlaws many times at Red River Valley Speedway and Cedar Lake Speedway over the years. It will be very special to have his memorial race the same night. Should be an awesome night of 410 & 360 sprint car racing.
I will need to work with the UMSS on the final purse for that night as July 7th is also a Midwest Power Series race. 100% of the money raised will be paid that night.
Look forward to seeing everyone that night!
Chad Patterson
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