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 Monterey,
CA (April 8, 2002) - The Grand Prix of Monterey weekend, June
7, 8, 9, kicks off with the La Gala Seca charity dinner and
auction Friday evening, June 7, at the Embassy Suites on
Monterey Bay. Lynx Racing is this year's honoree. Lynx Racing,
of the CART Toyota Atlantics Championship Series, is a unique
and successful combination of a championship-winning race team
and driver development program.
Over the last nine years, La Gala Seca has generated close to
half a million dollars in proceeds that have benefited women's
and children's charities throughout the Monterey Peninsula. As
always, proceeds from this year's event will again benefit
local charities.
Lynx Racing is owned and operated by Peggy Haas and Jackie
Doty (pictured right, Peggy in front). 2002 marks the team's
12th year of helping some of the best young drivers in auto
racing today realize their full potential.
"The team has been a great partner with Mazda Raceway Laguna
Seca for many years and should be recognized for its
accomplishments that have impacted the motorsports world in
such a positive way," says Kathryn Hayworth, president of
SCRAMP, the not for profit organization that manages the
raceway.
The team's mission is to seek out young drivers with
championship potential, provide them with funding, the best
equipment, grooming in the social and corporate skills, and
assist them in making the jump to the top levels of the sport.
And they have done just that. Lynx is pleased to count among
its graduates CART FedEx drivers Patrick Carpentier, Alex
Barron and Memo Gidley. Other fine drivers like Richie Hearn,
Buddy Rice, Mike Conte, Jeret Schroeder, David Rutledge and
Sara Senske are also part of the Lynx Racing heritage.
"The contributions that Peggy Haas and Jackie Doty have made
to auto racing are immeasurable," says Vicki O'Connor,
President & Chief Executive Officer, Toyota
Atlantic Championship. "Over the past 12 years, Peggy and
Jackie have dedicated themselves to the development of the
young drivers that have been a part of Lynx Racing and the
many successes of these drivers speaks volumes for their work.
I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Lynx
Racing during this time and the honor being bestowed on them
is very well deserved."
"I can only echo the sentiments of Vicki and those of us
fortunate enough to have been associated with the Toyota
Atlantic Championship Series over the past 12 years," says Les
Unger, National Motorsports Manager at Toyota Motor Sales
U.S.A. "Lynx Racing serves as a beacon to the rest of the
racing community and symbolizes what commitment to the "stars
of tomorrow" means. At the end of the day, Peggy and Jackie
have sacrificed and delivered at a level that few others have
attained."
"Racing is far more than just getting in a car and driving
fast," says Haas. "At the top levels it's a business, an art
and a spiritual quest, and to succeed at it takes structure,
direction and the help of people who understand the goal and
what it takes to get there."
"Every Lynx driver has the potential to become a champion at
the highest levels of the sport," says Doty. "Our challenge is
to develop their mind and spirit into something clear and
powerful. The ones who finally 'get it' have an unlimited
future."
La Gala Seca will be held Friday evening, June 7, at the
Embassy Suites on Monterey Bay. The traditional charitable
function leads up to the CART FedEx Championship Series, Grand
Prix of Monterey featuring the Shell 300, Sunday June 9.
La Gala offers a rare opportunity to celebrate the Grand Prix
of Monterey weekend with fellow fans and numerous racing
personalities, including drivers, officials and sponsors. The
La Gala Seca honor roll reads like a who's who of racing -
Mario Andretti, Danny Sullivan, Rick Mears, Bobby Rahal,
American Honda, Target/Chip Ganassi Racing and Kenny Brack.
The event will include cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and an
elegant buffet dinner. There will be live and silent auctions
offering an incredible selection of motorsports memorabilia,
wines, jewelry, art and much more. Again, proceeds from this
event will benefit charities throughout the Monterey
Peninsula.
The 2002 La Gala Seca will take place Friday night, June 7, at
Embassy Suites Monterey. Tickets are $85.00 per person. For
tickets and information, please call 831-648-5100 or
1-800-327-SECA or log on to
www.laguna-seca.com.
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Ricardo González
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