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Car Chix, the premier motorsports organization for women, hosted their 3rd annual Racing for a Cure a Quarter Mile at a Time fundraiser at the 60th annual World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova Dragway Park on August 23 rd – 24th.  The Car Chix nearly tripled the amount of funds raised from the first fundraiser held during this event back in 2011.  The funds raised at this event have benefited the Illini Center for Breast Health at Genesis Hospital for the last 3 consecutive years.
The 60th Annual World Series of Drag Racing was phenomenal!  The venue was packed both days with spectators from across the nation and well known and respected professional drag racers, such as: Big Daddy Don Garlits, Melanie Troxel, Elaine Larsen & Larsen Motorsports, Arnie ‘The Farmer’ Beswick, Tim Wilkerson, John Hale and many more!   Although temps reached an excess of 107 heat index, by Saturday evening, the track had reached maximum capacity and no longer could let anyone else into the facility!
“More than 15,000 race fans and just under 1000 race entries, records were broken throughout the weekend, “ stated Cordova Dragway Park.
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Car Chix had one of the best seats in the house.  They had 3 large pink tents set up behind the tower next to none other than legendary Big Daddy Don Garlits!  All weekend, the ladies sold exclusive Car Chix merchandise, held a series of silent auctions, 50/50 raffles, giveaways and tons of ticket raffles.  All for a great cause!  The proceeds from the entire event went to raise money for the Illini Center for Breast Health at Genesis Hospital.   There were several representatives from the Illini Center for Breast Health at the event to answer any and all questions about their center, breast cancer and other health related issues.
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With the support of the World Series attendees, the staff at Cordova Dragway Park and the Official Car Chix Sponsors; the Car Chix were able to raise nearly $3,000 for the Illini Center for Breast Health at Genesis Hospital.
“We couldn’t be happier with the turnout!  The Illini Center for Breast Health is amazing and the staff at Cordova Dragway is incredible!  They have always been so nice and welcoming to us.  We are fortunate to have great sponsors that continue to support us; Other World Computing, OWC Pro It and LedFoot News!  We all work very well together and make this event a success every year, “stated Jeanette DesJardins, President of Car Chix, Inc.
Car Chix has already been booked to return with the Racing for a Cure a Quarter Mile at a Time Fundraiser at the 61st Annual World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova Dragway Park.
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