December, 2002 Tinley Park, IL -
The Drag Racing Association of Women received a check for $703.00 from Richard Kwasiborski, the Treasurer of the Midwest Super Comp Association. The money was raised during their annual banquet, held this year on November 16th. Banquet activities include an auction and 50-50 drawing. Thanks to the Midwest Super Comp Association for its continued support of DRAW.

October, 2002 Indianapolis, IN -
Super Stock racer Robert Burgin presented a check for $5,000 to the Drag Racing Association of Women at the US Nationals in honor of his teammates Charles Lackey, Mike Pustelny, Melvin Davis and Pete Beauregard. Robert was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in the mid 1990's and chose not to disclose the diagnosis to others. MS is a disease that affects the brain and spinal cord with no known cure.

As a teenager Robert dreamed of driving a Super Stock car in national competition. His teammates were very supportive in helping him accomplish that dream even though they were unaware of his medical condition. At the end of the racing season in October 2001 Robert disclosed the diagnosis to family and friends. With advancing disability and the side effects of drug therapy Robert stopped racing. He returned to the US Nationals after a ten month break and went to the quarterfinals in Super Stock.

"Drag racing has been a wonderful experience. I'm fortunate to have met so many great people over the last five years. A good example is the volunteers at DRAW. I realized how hard they work to provide support to injured racers. This donation is an opportunity to honor my teammates for all they have done for me and to help a great organization at the same time."

October, 2002 Dallas, TX -
On Saturday evening October 12, DRAW held their Annual Auction featuring Memorabilia and Fashions in the Champions Club at the Texas Motorplex.

RAW raised nearly $38,000.00. DRAW would like to thank those who shared their collectibles with the drag racing community and those wonderful bidders who participated during the auction. Special thanks go to John Force, Jim Head and Billy Meyer, who kept the bidding going at a lively pace.

A very special thank you goes to all the volunteers and models; Auctioneers Bob Frey and Alan Reinhart; Billy and Deborah Meyer, and the Staff of the Texas Motorplex.

September, 2002 Yorba Linda, CA -
Offerings for the Dallas auction now include an autographed, custom painted hood from the Castrol GTX funny car of 11X Champion, John Force. The annual DRAW Auction featuring Memorabilia and Fashions will be held during the O'Reilly Fall Nationals presented by Castrol Syntec, at the Texas Motorplex on Saturday October 12, 2002.

As with all DRAW's fundraising events, proceeds from the Dallas auction will help provide financial support to injured racers and crewmembers. Please join us on October 12, 2002 at 7:00 pm. The auction will be help in the Champion's Club located next to the staging lanes on the opposite side from the Pro pits. As always, admission is free.

August, 2002 Renton, WA -
DRAW thanks Rick Davis of Freddie's Club Casino in Renton, WA for donations that raised more than $350.00 during the Lucas Oil NHRA Northwest Nationals. Among the more popular items were the limited edition "Freddie Bears," commissioned exclusively to raise money for various charities in the Pacific Northwest.

2002 marks the first involvement in drag racing for Freddie's Club who was the primary sponsor of the Brady Kalivoda-driven Peek Bros Top Fuel Dragster for the Seattle event. Kalivoda was instrumental in introducing Freddie's Club to DRAW. "I've long been a fan of drag racing, but I'm fairly new to the behind-the-scenes aspect of the sport," said Davis. "I absolutely think DRAW is a great organization, and if we were able to help with our contribution, that makes everyone at Freddie's Club feel good."

It was not a bad weekend on the racetrack either for Freddie's Club as Kalivoda qualified a career-best eighth in the Top Fuel field and notched his first professional elimination round win in front of his hometown crowd.

August 9, 2002 Southfield, MI -
Federal-Mogul Corporation has teamed with the Drag Racing Association of Women (DRAW) to help provide financial support to drivers and families affected by drag racing accidents. The company has donated hundreds of award-winning Sealed Power® National Hot Rod Association 50th Anniversary collector card sets to DRAW that will be available during the August 17 "Woodward Dream Cruise 2002" to anyone who donates $20 or more.

The sealed and numbered collector sets will be available by visiting the company's Sealed Power/Speed-Pro® engine systems display at 31105 Woodward Ave. (at the corner of Woodward and 13 Mile Road) in Royal Oak during the Dream Cruise. While supplies last, DRAW will offer one free card set to any person who contributes $20 or more to support DRAW efforts. Any remaining card sets will be available through the DRAW booth at all NHRA National events. DRAW has provided more than $2 million in direct financial assistance to racers and families affected by drag racing accidents.

Federal-Mogul produced just 5,000 of the gold foil-embossed sets, which celebrate the most important names, places, events and innovations of NHRA's first half-century. The collector card sets, never before available to the general public, recently received a bronze-level citation in the prestigious International Automotive Advertising Awards.

"Federal-Mogul's Sealed Power and Speed-Pro brands have played prominent roles in the success of NHRA competition and we're proud that each brand will contribute to the growth of DRAW," said Steve Hildebrand, director of marketing-engine products for Federal-Mogul. "Since its inception, DRAW has been the one organization committed to helping drivers and families that have had to deal with drag racing accidents. We're pleased to contribute to that mission."

The Sealed Power engine parts brand represents a comprehensive system of internal engine technologies for standard automotive and small-engine applications. Each component features aftermarket-specific technologies engineered to deliver exceptional performance and durability. Sealed Power products include pistons, piston rings, engine bearings, camshafts, oil pumps, timing sets and valvetrain components. Sealed Power the official "engine systems" brand of NHRA. Speed-Pro is Federal-Mogul's line of performance engine products.

Federal-Mogul is a global supplier of automotive components and sub-systems serving the world's original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket. The company utilizes its engineering and materials expertise, proprietary technology, manufacturing skill, distribution flexibility and marketing power to deliver products, brands and services of value to its customers. Federal-Mogul is focused on the globalization of its teams, products and processes to bring greater opportunities for its customers and employees, and value to its constituents. Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899 and today employs 49,000 people in 24 countries.

April, 2002 Las Vegas, NV -
During the opening ceremonies of the Summit.com NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas, NV, officials of Summit Racing Equipment presented a check for $5,000 to DRAW. The DRAW Board of Trustees greatly appreciates this donation and would like to thank Summit for making DRAW one of their charities of choice.

March, 2002 Cayuga, IN -
This past winter Terry and Rosalee Noble met with Albert Clark, an area car dealer, friend and racer for many years, about the possibility of having a truck donated to DRAW for travel use and carrying DRAW supplies.

The Noble's have used their truck for several years to travel the circuit and it needed to be replaced to enable them to travel to the National events to work the DRAW Booth. The week before Gainesville, Albert called and told Terry to come pick up the truck. All it is costing DRAW is the yearly insurance. Thanks to Albert for stepping up to help DRAW continue their efforts to provide "Fast Help for Fast Friends."

March, 2002 Gainesville, FL -
The 6th Annual DRAW/Car Craft Florida Golf Tournament was held Wednesday, March 13th at Iron Wood Golf Course in Gainesville and raised $6,000 for DRAW.

John Smith - after recovering from last year's crash at Brainerd, Virgil Hartman, and Car Craft Editor Jim Adolph joined a host of generous players and sponsors to make the event a real hole-in-one!

The team of Steve Deathridge, Steve Brand, John Platt, and John Winters Sr, who played in memory of Paul Therber, took first place. Second was the team of Alex Stoddard, Bruce Walker, Virgil Hartman, and John Smith, and the NHRA Safety Safari Team ended the day in third place. Mark Halverson grabbed this year's "Closest to Pin" award and Paul Pittman showed everyone what he had, and won the "Longest Drive" award.

Our Golf Hole and Product Sponsors included Adventure Team Racing, Aeromotive, Inc, AFT, Borla, Castrol, Clark Copper Head Gaskets, Competition Cams, CSI, Futurestep - a Korn/Ferry Company, Goodson Shop Tools and Supplies, Holley, Hyatt Racing Services, JEG's All Stars, J.W. Performance Transmissions, K&N Performance Filters, Lacy-Regher Motors, Mechanix Wear, Mickey Thompson, MOROSO Motorsports Park, PRO, Ray Franks Enterprises, Ringers Gloves, RJL Marketing Enterprises, Royal Purple, Suncoast Performance, TCI Automotive, Valvoline, VHT, www.dragracingonline.com, www.dragracingstore.com

Many thanks to all the wonderful players and sponsors! It's not too early to mark your calendars for next year when DRAW will again come to Gainesville during the Gatornationals for their 2002 event. Hope to see you there!

February, 2002 Pomona, CA -
FRAM filters of Honeywell Consumer Product Group, the Official Filter of the NHRA, kicked off the racing season with a $5,000 donation to DRAW.

FRAM-sponsored Top Fuel Dragster Driver Rhonda Hartman-Smith presented the donation to DRAW's Board of Trustees at the Pomona Raceway in Pomona, CA, on Saturday, February 9.

The following comments were included with the check from FRAM. "FRAM is a longtime and committed supporter of DRAW and admires the important and difficult work that the many dedicated and tireless volunteers at DRAW undertake every day. Each race season, FRAM donates all of the funds from the sale of filters on-site to the NHRA racing teams. FRAM is increasing its support this year with the major donation as a challenge to other NHRA sponsors and the racing community to follow their lead by supporting DRAW so that it can continue to grow and serve this critical need."

The Honeywell Consumer Products Group manufactures and markets FRAM, oil, air, transmission and fuel filters; Prestone antifreeze/coolant and car care products; Autolite spark plugs; and Holts car care products. Information about FRAM products is available on their web site at www.fram.com.

February, 2002 Pomona, CA -
The DRAW Booth is moving from the Mickey Thompson Tire Display trailer to the Adventure Team Racing trailer on Manufacturers' Midway. Ladders and qualifying sheets, jewelry and DRAW merchandise will still be available, only in a different location.

The DRAW Booth will be on the trailer with Mechanix Wear and Splitfire. So, when you are looking for the DRAW Booth, just look for the big Splitfire spark plug.

The Mickey Thompson Tire Display will be moving from Manufacturers' Midway to the tire area this year at the NHRA national events. DRAW would like to thank Mickey Thompson for the many years of a very congenial relationship.

The DRAW Booth volunteers invite everyone to stop by the Booth at our new location. DRAW, the Drag Racing Association of Women, provides emotional and financial support to qualified individuals in every racing category injured in a drag racing accident.