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Indianapolis get togethers??? Anyone interested?
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<blockquote data-quote="RacerDan" data-source="post: 3493889" data-attributes="member: 31752"><p>checking out IRP's schedule and I'm wondering what the hell this is?</p><p></p><p>12 - 14 United Black Drag Racing Association (Black Sunday)</p><p></p><p>and now I know:</p><p></p><p>BLACK SUNDAY COMES TO INDY ANNUAL, ONE-OF-A-KIND DRAG RACING EVENT IS COMING TO IRP</p><p>The United Black Drag Racers Association (UBDRA), organizers of the one-of-a-kind Black Sunday drag racing event announces that the race will be coming to Indianapolis. “It is only fitting that the nation’s ‘Place to Race’ should also play host to the largest African American drag racing event in the country,” says Darrell Williams, President of the UBDRA. This year the inaugural Black Sunday in Indy will be held at one of the NHRA’s premier venues, Indianapolis Raceway Park on May 12, 13 & 14th. </p><p></p><p>Now in its eleventh year, this event has attracted thousands of racers and spectators to the St. Louis Metropolitan area where the event was started. Event participants have traveled from all four corners of the country to partake in this wonderful ‘family reunion-like’ drag racing event. “Taking the event on the road, will allow even more drag racing enthusiasts to experience this unique event,” says Williams.</p><p></p><p>The United Black Drag Racers Association was established in 1994 to organize and promote the Black Sunday race that started in the early 80s as a race for bragging rights by some local African American racers in St. Louis. Now a 501c3 organization whose mission is to preserve and promote the sport of drag racing in a positive manner, the UBDRA uses drag racing as a mean of giving back to the community by giving the proceeds from the race to local and national charitable organizations. With the proceeds from the 2005 race, the organization donated nearly $30,000 to worthwhile organizations, including over $8,500 to the 100 Black Men of Metropolitan New Orleans to assist victims still struggling to overcome the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and unveiled an Annual Scholarship to provide financial assistance for minority students going to college or vocational training programs.</p><p></p><p>“IRP is always looking for new and exciting events that raise the stature of the track in the community,” said Mike Myslinski, director of operations, at IRP. “We feel the UBDRA is a tremendous addition to our race season and we look forward to this year’s event and hosting them for years to come.”</p><p></p><p>Financial contributions are just one of the ways that the UBDRA is involved in the community. They also participate in car shows, parades and school presentations which demonstrate the organization’s values and educate the community regarding safe driving and positive, substance-free recreational activities.</p><p></p><p>For more information about the organization or the Black Sunday race, contact Joyce Pickett, UBDRA Public Relations Committee Chair at 314-868-9879.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RacerDan, post: 3493889, member: 31752"] checking out IRP's schedule and I'm wondering what the hell this is? 12 - 14 United Black Drag Racing Association (Black Sunday) and now I know: BLACK SUNDAY COMES TO INDY ANNUAL, ONE-OF-A-KIND DRAG RACING EVENT IS COMING TO IRP The United Black Drag Racers Association (UBDRA), organizers of the one-of-a-kind Black Sunday drag racing event announces that the race will be coming to Indianapolis. “It is only fitting that the nation’s ‘Place to Race’ should also play host to the largest African American drag racing event in the country,” says Darrell Williams, President of the UBDRA. This year the inaugural Black Sunday in Indy will be held at one of the NHRA’s premier venues, Indianapolis Raceway Park on May 12, 13 & 14th. Now in its eleventh year, this event has attracted thousands of racers and spectators to the St. Louis Metropolitan area where the event was started. Event participants have traveled from all four corners of the country to partake in this wonderful ‘family reunion-like’ drag racing event. “Taking the event on the road, will allow even more drag racing enthusiasts to experience this unique event,” says Williams. The United Black Drag Racers Association was established in 1994 to organize and promote the Black Sunday race that started in the early 80s as a race for bragging rights by some local African American racers in St. Louis. Now a 501c3 organization whose mission is to preserve and promote the sport of drag racing in a positive manner, the UBDRA uses drag racing as a mean of giving back to the community by giving the proceeds from the race to local and national charitable organizations. With the proceeds from the 2005 race, the organization donated nearly $30,000 to worthwhile organizations, including over $8,500 to the 100 Black Men of Metropolitan New Orleans to assist victims still struggling to overcome the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and unveiled an Annual Scholarship to provide financial assistance for minority students going to college or vocational training programs. “IRP is always looking for new and exciting events that raise the stature of the track in the community,” said Mike Myslinski, director of operations, at IRP. “We feel the UBDRA is a tremendous addition to our race season and we look forward to this year’s event and hosting them for years to come.” Financial contributions are just one of the ways that the UBDRA is involved in the community. They also participate in car shows, parades and school presentations which demonstrate the organization’s values and educate the community regarding safe driving and positive, substance-free recreational activities. For more information about the organization or the Black Sunday race, contact Joyce Pickett, UBDRA Public Relations Committee Chair at 314-868-9879. [/QUOTE]
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