Harold Pohren loses his entire racing operation
Howdy Race Fans, Drivers, Crews, Sponsors & Friends!
Unfortunately this e-mail brings sad news….
Our favorite #50p Sprint Car driver & friend to all, Harold Pohren lost his entire racing operation in a garage fire last Thursday at his home.
Contents included was his 360 Sprint Invader Team Car, engine & components, tools, supplies, as well as his 305 Sprint Team car that he races at 34 Raceway.
As most of you know, sprint car racing is a hobby, even if it’s tried to be ran as a business. Earnings versus Expense, doesn’t balance kindly!
Earnings versus Expense, only equals EXPENSIVE HOBBY!
All drivers go into this hobby/business for two very dedicated reasons…
#1 – The self fulfillment and gratification of racing a race car… in hopes of WINNING!
#2 – The fulfillment and gratification of giving you, the race fans, crews, sponsors and fans EXCITING RACING ACTION and being part of a COMMUNITY RACING FAMILY.
With the help of many drivers, as well as 34 Raceway and Sprint Invaders Association, we will be holding a benefit for Harold Pohren and his race team on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Roederers Pit Stop in Burlington, beginning at 5pm.
This is where I’m kindly asking for your help and generosity…
We are trying to come up with enough monetary donations, sprint car parts (new & used) as well as any auction item donations, so that we, with your help, can ensure the stability of the 50P returning to the race track early in the 2014 season.
The racing community of drivers, crews, race fans, sponsors and friends are a family of unique individuals who are not only dedicated to this sport of DIRT TRACK RACING, but to each other!
If you or someone you know can help… please contact us immediately with your pledge.
Monetary & Auction donations may be sent to me at:
Harold Pohren Racin’ Fundraiser
c/o 34 Raceway – Amy Laue
PO Box 85 (Physical address for boxes: 10394 155th St. Burl. IA 52601) West Burlington, IA 52655
Sprint car parts:
Harold Pohren Racin’ Funraiser
c/0 Midland Performance – Scott Bonar
14925 Washington Rd.
West Burlington, IA 52655
Donations can also be dropped off at Midland Performance or:
Electric Rayz Tanning 3220 Division Street Burlington, IA
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL:
AMY LAUE 319-750-3454
SCOTT BONAR 319-758-9881
DANIEL BERGQUIST 319-850-1556
Note: We would like to have all donated items in hand one week prior to the benefit so that we can have organized!
On behalf of myself, drivers, 34 Raceway, Sprint Invaders Association and the 50P HAROLD POHREN RACE TEAM, Thank you so much in advance for your generosity and kind donations!
Appreciative,
Amy Laue
34 Raceway Owner/Promoter
Sprint Invader Association Competition Director
319-750-3454
NOTE: Please forward this on to others who may considering donating! Thanks!
Category: 34 Raceway, Iowa
