CABC – V Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton Georgia
Corvettes Against Breast Cancer-V October 20, 2007 was a complete success thanks to all donors, sponsors, volunteers and participants. The day started at 7:00 am with event set up. Participants arrived at 7:30 am and registration and the track lap line-up began. Within an hour there were close to 200 cars ready to run the track.
| The first track laps started at 8:30 am (an hour earlier that scheduled). It was a beautiful, bright, sunny and dry day. Track conditions were perfect. Nearly 200 cars participated in track laps.This year, in addition to Corvettes, Dodge Chargers, Vipers and the Georgia State Patrol Cruisers participated. The last 5 laps were spectacular; the AMS Pace Car, 2 Georgia State Patrol Cruisers and a Black C6 ZO6 (driven by Racer-X of PaceSetters) circled the track at high speeds with the ZO6 really showing its power and handling capabilities; a real chase. |
Track laps ended at 11:30 am signaling the start of the Corvette Caravan to Summit Racing in McDonough, GA. The caravan started with one lap around the AMS track that led to GA Highway 20. Police coverage was excellent with nearly 20 officers in escort. The caravan of 200 stretched over 2 miles long as all CABC -V participants headed for Summit Racing; an impressive sight.
Arriving at Summit Racing cars were parked and the car show began. The Car Show opened with a prayer and a solo of God Bless America given by Ms. B. Chapman, the mother of the President of PaceSetters Corvette Club. Breast Cancer Survivor testimonials, silent auctions, lunch, give-a-ways, car show selections and trophy awards, and the corvette drawing were the high points of the remainder of the day. Mr. Fielding Alderman was the winner of $4,700 in the corvette 50 /50 drawing. The day ended at 4:30 pm. We, the members of PaceSetters Corvette Club of Atlanta, and Corvettes Serving America Foundation, are overwhelmed and appreciative of the support given for our signature event. Donations for the day totaled over $13,000. Final totals are still being complied but estimated CABC collections are $25,000 (an update to follow). Total Corvettes Serving America Foundation collections for the year is estimated at $30,000. Donations are programmed for the American Cancer Society and The Wellness Community of Atlanta.
