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Glad to see Lori's "John Bickford connection" finally did some good for this sport and her boyfriend's race team.

National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum presents "Salute to Champion Jeff Gordon". The exhibit opens July 27th and has 6 of Jeffs Championship cars on display. The Winged Sprint #6 that Jeff won the 1988 Eldora and Bloomington season Championships. The USAC #4 Pepsi Midget that Jeff won the 1990 season Championship, including the Night Before the 500, Hut Hundred, Bellville Nationals and Thursday Night Thunder. The USAC #4 non-wing sprint that Jeff won Winchester twice, IRP and Salem. The 1991 USAC #4 M & L Plumbing Silver Crown car that Jeff drove to wins at PIR and Indiana State Fairgrounds for the 1991 Champhionship. The #1 Baby Ruth NASCAR Busch Grand National car Jeff drove three victories including Atlanta, and 2 at Charlotte . The Hendrick Motorsports 1994 #24 Rainbow Warrior that he drove to his first NASCAR Cup win, the Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte. This car was also the backup car for the Inagural Brickyard 400, which Jeff won in another Hendrick Motorsports #24 Rainbow Warrior.

In addition there are trophies that represent 14 of his key wins including the Copper World Classic, Bellville Nationals, 1994 Coca Cola 600, Atlanta 300, Brickyard 400, and more. The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum has produced a Commemorative "Salute to Champion Jeff Gordon" T shirt that is only available at the onsite Gift Shop, and/or online at www.sprintcarhof.com. The exhibit will run through December 31, 2012.

Sounds like it is going to be just for a few races in the coming months. Hope it turns into more.

. Shane Stewart Set To Kickoff Kick-It Sponsorship at Knoxville Nationals Shane Stewart Set To Kickoff Kick-It Sponsorship at Knoxville Nationals CHARLOTTE, N.C. (July 17, 2012) – Last year’s Knoxville Nationals 360 winner and 410 runner-up Shane Stewart is set to Kick-It with the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation in Knoxville this summer. Kick-It will be the primary sponsor of the No. 57 Sprint car fueled by Silva Motorsports and driven by the 2011 National 360 Sprint Car Driver of the Year. Kick-It is a grassroots fundraising movement dedicated to improve and accelerate advancements in pediatric cancer research by inspiring individuals across the country to play kickball. By organizing a game, joining a team or making a donation, you are helping thousands of children fighting cancer. “I’m committed to bringing awareness to childhood cancer and our Kick-It program, “said Gordon. “This sponsorship will help us reach markets we otherwise wouldn’t. “Shane Stewart is a talented driver and we are confident this will be a successful partnership, both on and off the track.” The Kick-It paint scheme will make appearances on the #57 Sprint car at the 360 & 410 Knoxville Nationals scheduled to be held on August 2 – 4 and August 8 - 11, the Skagit Dirt Cup in Seattle Washington to be held on August 30, the Skagit World of Outlaws in Seattle Washington scheduled to be held on August 31 and the Gold Cup World of Outlaws in Chico, California scheduled to be held on September 6-8. “I am proud to have my team associated with Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation and the Kick-It program,” said Paul Silva owner of Silva Motorsports. “As a new father, this cause is very important to me. Every child should have the chance to be a kid. “Hopefully, our involvement will help raise support and awareness in the fight to end childhood cancer.” “What a great way to help raise awareness for kids that need our help in the fight to beat cancer,” said Shane Stewart. “I am honored to be driving the #57 Kick-It car.” Stewart and Silva are a winning combination. Together, they have captured the 2009 and 2011 Lucas Oil ASCS Champion titles, three time 360 Knoxville Champions titles and, the pair have also finished fifth, third and second in the past three Goodyear Knoxville 410 Nationals. To view the No. 57 Kick-It Sprint car and to join the movement, visit www.jeffgordonchildrensfoundation.org Help to improve the lives of children with cancer today and start fundraising for your own kick-it game at www.kick-it.org/jeffgordon About Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation The mission of the Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation is to support children battling cancer by funding programs that improve patients’ quality of life, treatment programs that increase survivorship and pediatric medical research dedicated to finding a cure. Date: 7/17/2012

What a Win Win for all involved!! Would love to see that 57 car win both the 360 and 410 Nationals this year!!! I really feel if everything goes good and alittle luck, that team can do it! Good luck to the 57 team.

Few drivers if any are more deserving than Shane Stewart and it would be a stretch to find a better spokesman for his raceteam to boot. This is great news for the sport and even greater news for the 57 Team, congrats!!