Don Schumacher Racing Has Raised nearly $790K for Riley Kids since 2006
Located in nearby Brownsburg, Ind., DSR has enjoyed a longstanding tradition of showcasing the local nonprofit at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals, aka ‘the Super Bowl of drag racing.’ One of the most beloved Riley/DSR traditions is the annual DSR Open House, where drag racing’s preeminent organization pulls back the curtains and opens its 145,000-square foot shop on the Friday leading into the ‘Big Go.’ The Open House, which typically includes a vast silent auction in addition to a classic car show, is one of two major fundraisers DSR hosts to benefit Riley each year. Due to COVID-19, DSR has been unable to hold the Open House since 2019, but the show must go on! For the second year in a row, DSR has moved its fundraising efforts online, and the 2021 campaign has proven to be a tremendous success.
L-R Donna Fischer, Don Schumacher, Liz Elkas, Dane Farlee, A.J. Stinger, Hali Warnick, Mike Lewis
“I’m always so blown away by the way the NHRA community steps up and gets involved in our Riley auction each year,” said Don Schumacher. “I’d like to extend my sincerest ‘thanks’ to all that not only contributed items, but to everyone that bid on items as well. We’re proud to have been able to partner with Riley Hospital for Children for more than 15 years now, and we look forward to continuing that tradition for years to come.”
“The longtime support of Don Schumacher Racing and everyone in the NHRA means the world to us – especially this year, when COVID is creating new challenges for Riley families and the Riley team,” said Liz Elkas, president and CEO of Riley Children’s Foundation. “The dollars raised will help Riley deliver the very best care to kids who are sick, injured and facing long-term health challenges. Don Schumacher is the ultimate class act, and we are immensely grateful to him and his team.”
Thanks to the support of DSR partners and the NHRA community, DSR raised more than $50,000 during the 2021 NHRA U.S. Nationals, bringing its cumulative total to $788,245 raised for Riley Kids since 2006.
“I’m always so blown away by the way the NHRA community steps up and gets involved in our Riley auction each year,” said Don Schumacher. “I’d like to extend my sincerest ‘thanks’ to all that not only contributed items, but to everyone that bid on items as well. We’re proud to have been able to partner with Riley Hospital for Children for more than 15 years now, and we look forward to continuing that tradition for years to come.”
“The longtime support of Don Schumacher Racing and everyone in the NHRA means the world to us – especially this year, when COVID is creating new challenges for Riley families and the Riley team,” said Liz Elkas, president and CEO of Riley Children’s Foundation. “The dollars raised will help Riley deliver the very best care to kids who are sick, injured and facing long-term health challenges. Don Schumacher is the ultimate class act, and we are immensely grateful to him and his team.”
Former 'Riley Kid' Julie Lesh promotes the 2021 DSR/Riley Kids campaign during the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals
DSR and Riley Hospital for Children would like to thank Andretti Autosport, Cold Hard Art, Crescent, DC Motorsports, Goodyear, GearWrench, Impact, ION Wine, Jim Ledbetter, Kalitta Motorsports, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Lincoln Electric, Matco Tools, the Maynard family, NHRA, Radford Racing School, Stewart Haas Racing, Three Fat Guys Wine, Toyota Racing, and zMAX Dragway for their generous contributions and help in ensuring the 2021 Riley Kids/U.S. Nationals fundraiser was an incredible success.
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