Sport
2 April, 2025
Ride day raises $7000 for research
ANTICIPATION was high at the Simpson Speedway last weekend as 23 eager motoring enthusiasts took to the track for the final ‘ride day’ of the season.
The event, held as a fundraiser for the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, saw the Gillin Boys Foundation raise another incredible $7000.
“We had 23 rides on Sunday and all proceeds from the day will again go towards the green night total,” the foundation’s Jessica Nolte said.
“We have had 57 riders go in the two-seater Sprintcar this season, which in total has raised $17,200 for The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.
“All these ride days would not have been possible if it wasn’t for the Billings family allowing us to use their two-seater Sprintcar.”
Ms Nolte also thanked Simpson Speedway, Premier Speedway and Southern 500 Speedway (Portland) for the use of their tracks for the ride days along with the many sponsors who helped make the days possible.
“There are many people involved in these ride days, from track officials to those working on the car, who all help make the day an unforgettable experience.
“We thank them all for donating their time to help us raise much needed funds to find a cure.”
Sprintcar drivers John Vogels, Tim Ranken and Grant Stansfield ensured all riders had a great day in the seat last Sunday.
Anyone interested in placing their name on the list for next season’s rides can head to gillinboysfoundation.com.au to find out more and fill out a form.
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