NWA Mini Grand Prix returns to the area

It’s back! The second annual NWA Mini Grand Prix is returning to the Northwest Arkansas Mall on August 28, 2010. This fun-filled racing event will include teams from various businesses across Northwest Arkansas with all proceeds supporting local, underserved children’s charities.

Benefiting The C.A.R.E Initiative (Children, Awareness, Responsibility, and Encouragement), the NWA Mini Grand Prix is currently recruiting local businesses to participate in this year’s event. Sponsorships of mini grand prix race cars is $3,500, which includes the race car, customization kit, sponsorship fee and entry fees for six race team members (two drivers and four pit crewpersons).

“Businesses that sponsor cars will have the opportunity to personalize their cars with their logos,” says The C.A.R.E Initiative Board President Alex Patterson “They’ll be able to have their employees be the drivers, pit crew and fans. The NWA Grand Prix is an excellent way for entire companies to work together for a good cause.”

The race will feature a special course designed with a variety of challenging bends and hairpin turns, placing a premium on acceleration and maneuverability. This event will have the feel of a big time race – including pace cars, team uniforms, beautifully customized company racecars and, of course, pit row. The NWA Mini Grand Prix will also include a “Prix-Party”, a pre-race festivity the night before the race.

“It will be a full day of mini racing, games and concessions for the entire family,” says Patterson. “This fun-filled event is sure to draw large crowds – all cheering their favorite company car across the finish line.”

So – how can you get in on the action?

• Find the C.A.R.E. Initiative on Facebook. CLICK HERE to join the group and show your support for local organizations supporting underserved kids in NWA. You’ll be able to find more details on the 2010 Grand Prix and photos from last year!
• If you (or your business) are interested in donating an item or service to be auctioned during the “Prix-Party” the night before the race, please contact Amanda Danish at (479) 575-0200 or adanish@saatchix.com   
• If you are ready for the big time and want to register your racing team for NWA Mini Grand Prix, please contact Brittney Duke at (479) 575-0200 or bduke@saatchix.com
• If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Andy Tyer at (479) 575-0200 or atyer@saatchix.com

About The C.A.R.E Initiative:

Formerly known as the Thompson Murray Children’s Foundation, The C.A.R.E Initiative (Children, Awareness, Responsibility, and Encouragement) was founded on the premise of protecting underserved children in our communities and helping them reach for and achieve a better quality of life. Locally, The C.A.R.E Initiative supports organizations including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas, EOA Children’s House, Conductive Education for Northwest Arkansas, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), NWA Children’s Shelter, and the Children’s Safety Center.

Since 2003, The C.A.R.E Initiative has raised over $600,000.00, donated over 1800 hours and had a measurable and profound effect on the lives of children in need.