Speedway Children's Charities is the official charity of Infineon Raceway. The mission of Speedway Children's Charities is to care for children in educational, financial, social and medical need in order to help them lead productive lives. The Sonoma Chapter of SCC has distributed more than $3.7 million to qualified Sonoma County youth groups since 2001. Much of the funds distributed by Speedway Children's Charities are raised at special events held throughout the year. Most Speedway Children's Charities events are geared around major event weekends at Infineon Raceway.
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For more information on any of these events or to donate to Speedway Children's Charities, please contact:
Denise Silver
Office: (707) 933-3950
Mobile: (707) 334-3354
Speedway Children's Charities 2011 Charitable Events
NHRA Tour de Charity karting day – March 26
24 Hours of LeMons – March 26-27
Classic Sports Racing Group – April 2-3
3J’s Motorcycle Track Day - May 11
Historic Race Car Festival - June 4
Children’s Champions NASCAR Grand Marshall’s Banquet - June 24
KFOX Race-n-Rock Charity Auction (NASCAR Sunday) - June 26
Speedway Children’s Charities Track Walk (NASCAR Sunday) – June 26
AutoTrader.com Eric Medlen Nitro Night at NHRA - July 28
Eric Medlen Ice Cream Social (NHRA Sunday) – July 31
IndyCar® Grand Prix Salute – Aug. 26
IndyCar Charity Auction - August 28
Classic Sports Racing Group Charity Challenge - Oct. 1-2
24 Hours of LeMons – Oct. 22-23
9th annual Tour de Charity Karting, March 26, 2011
Join top racers from the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series for a day of karting on the lightening quick, 16-turn, three-quarter mile track. The event includes classroom instruction, karting with NHRA racers, autographs, lunch and the chance to compete in a 10-lap timed race for a grand prize.
3J's Motorcycle Track Day, May 11, 2011
Motorcyclists will enjoy a day of leisurely riding around the road course, complete with a T-shirt, full-catered lunch and a drawing. It's one of the few chances each year we let recreational riders get on our road course! For more information, visit www.3jsmotorcycledays.com.
Historic Race Car Festival, June 4, 2011
Locals and race fans alike will enjoy wine and food samplings from more than 20 Sonoma Valley purveyors on the Sonoma Plaza at this don't-miss event. Attendees can also enjoy a stroll around the Sonoma Plaza and an up-close look at more than 30 vintage race cars from the Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival.
Wine Country Pavilion, June 4-5, 2011
With the purchase of a ticket to the Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival, fans are granted access to the Wine Country Pavilion, which features samplings from several of the finest wineries and restaurants from the Sonoma and Napa valleys. A portion off each event ticket will benefit Speedway Children's Charities.
Children's Champions NASCAR Grand Marshal's Banquet, June 24, 2011
The Children's Champions Grand Marshal's Banquet is the highlight of the SCC schedule and is held on Friday night of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race weekend at beautiful Cline Cellars in Sonoma. The evening includes a reception and sit-down dinner, the introduction of the Infineon Raceway NASCAR Grand Marshal as well as top NASCAR drivers.
KFOX Race-n-Rock Charity Auction at NASCAR Weekend, June 26, 2011
Join us on Sunday morning of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series weekend in the Wine Country Winner's Circle for the KFOX Race-n-Rock Charity Auction. Last year's top-selling item was a Dale Earnhardt Jr. signed helmet, which netted $4,500.
Toyota/Save Mart 350 Post Race Track Walk, June 26, 2011
Don't miss the raceway's 6th annual Track Walk, following the Toyota/Save Mart 350 . You get to walk the same course driven by racers like Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart. Participants can also redeem specially designed lug nuts for great prizes. Fans are encouraged to make a donation to SCC.
Autotrader.com Eric Medlen Nitro Night, July 28, 2011
The Eric Medlen Nitro Night takes place at nearby Stone Tree Golf Club and features several star drivers from the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, a sit-down dinner and a drawing for one-of-a-kind items. This special evening recognizes the life of Eric Medlen, a Funny Car driver who was from nearby Oakdale and called Infineon Raceway his home track. Medlen succumbed in March, 2007 to injuries sustained from an accident during a test session at Gainesville (Fla.).
Eric Medlen Ice Cream Social, July 31, 2011
Race fans will be treated to a free scoop of ice cream at the 5th annual Eric Medlen Ice Cream Social, which will take place on pit road following final eliminations of the FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals. The raceway has teamed with Dreyer's Ice Cream for this special event, which recognizes Medlen's favorite treat! Fans are encouraged to make a donation to SCC.
IndyCar Grand Prix Salute, Aug. 26, 2011
SCC partners with the Michael Andretti Foundation on this event at Andretti Winery in Napa, which includes a Q&A session with Andretti Autosport drivers, including Danica Patrick. There is also a reception, sit-down dinner and silent and live auction. The event is held Friday night of the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma weekend.
Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma Charity Auction, Aug. 28, 2011
Join us Sunday morning of the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma weekend in the Wine Country Winner's Circle to bid on the chance to ride around the track with your favorite IZOD IndyCar® Series driver during pre-event ceremonies. The package includes a lap with your favorite driver, photo and pre-race pit & track pass.
Classic Sports Racing Group Charity Challenge, Oct. 1-2, 2011
The Classic Sports Racing Group (CSRG) donates all ticket proceeds from their Charity Challenge weekend to SCC. The weekend features vintage racing, a charity drawing as well as charity ride-arounds. For more information, visit www.csrgracing.org.
How Your Donation Helps
"We're deeply grateful for Speedway Children's Charities' donation, which will help COTS provide specially-trained teachers for over 100 homeless children, to support their emotional and social development."
-- John Records, Committee on the Shelterless
"Speedway Children's Charities is a significant partner in our initiatives to provide vital nutrition assistance to children at risk of hunger and malnourishment."
--David Goodman, Redwood Empire Food Bank
"Speedway Children's Charities' ongoing financial support provides critical opportunities for the children to have experiences that they will store in their memories for years to come."
-- Karla Fittapaldi, The Living Room, Mother and Child Program
Grant Applications
The Infineon Raceway Chapter of SCC funds youth organizations in Sonoma County. Grant applications are accepted once a year. Applications are sent out in mid August and must be completed and returned to the raceway by September 30, 2011 at 5 p.m. All completed applications must be mailed or hand delivered to the raceway. If you are interested in applying for a grant on behalf of a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Sonoma County, please contact Denise Silver at 
or call 707-933-3950 or CLICK HERE.