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| RACE 101 Student Sarah Cornett-Ching |
July 20, DENVER, NC –RACE 101 student Sarah Cornett‐Ching will realize a dream Saturday when she straps into the Cruisin’ for a Cause‐sponsored #25 Chevrolet to compete in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series in Vernon, British Columbia. The Penticton, British Columbia 20‐year‐old couldn’t believe her ears when NASCAR driver and team owner Jason White called her just a couple of weeks ago.
“I wasn’t really sure why Jason White would be calling me,” said Cornett‐Ching. “When he said he might have an opportunity to drive one of his cars at Motoplex Speedway I was blown away. The short time since then has been surreal.”
White and his partner Rob Zimmer entered a Cruisin’ for a Cause car driven by his brother Jim White in 2010. This year he chose to offer the ride to Cornett‐Ching. “Cruisin’ for a Cause is an important event for my main marketing partner A&W Restaurants,” said White. “I’ve watched Sarah for a couple of years now. I know she’ll do a great job as an ambassador for the sport and for the charity event.
“RACE 101 was a big part of my decision. I watched the progress of its students in 2010, and when I saw that Sarah was in the program this year I knew that she would be prepared for everything that’s in store for her.”
On August 25th, A&W hopes to raise $1 million for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. The same event brought in $700,000 in 2010. All 738 A&W restaurants nationwide will donate one dollar from the sale of every Teen Burger to the MS society on August 25th.
At only 20 years old, Cornett‐Ching feels ready to tackle the challenge of a NASCAR stock car and the responsibility of representing a worthy cause. The charismatic welder by trade is an accomplished race car driver who has made a big impression with the RACE 101 faculty.
“Sarah is something special,” said RACE 101 Founder and instructor Tony Blanchard. “Having the ability to drive a race car is one thing, but showing the tenacity to execute public relations strategies, arrange media interviews, and do all the little things that create success is what sets Sarah apart.”
Cornett‐Ching progressed this year from street stock race cars to the ARCA West OK Tire series which travels throughout BC racing at various speedways. She has scored a few top‐five finishes and turned plenty of heads with her charitable work. Recently Cornett‐Ching visited the BC Children’s hospital to spend time with the kids and share stories of her racing endeavours.
“Sarah exudes the qualities a professional race car driver needs,” said RACE 101 Media Relations Instructor Adam Ross. “She will appeal to almost any corporate sponsor because she is so comfortable talking with or without a microphone in front of her.”
Cornett‐Ching had hoped to find a ride in the support division during the A&W Cruisin’ the Dub 300 race weekend at Motoplex Speedway. Finding herself in the main event wasn’t on the radar.
“It’s amazing how things can change in a short time,” said Cornett‐Ching. “Three weeks ago I was planning to go and watch the race. I had hoped to get a ride in the support class, but this is far beyond anything I had in mind.”
Cornett‐Ching hopes to finish the race and make a solid impression in her NASCAR debut. From there, anything can happen.
RACE 101 is an educational program designed to help racers For more information on A&W Restaurants and its Cruisin’ for a Cause event on August 25th, visit www.aw.ca . To learn more about Sarah Cornett‐
Ching visit her website at www.sccracing.com . To learn more about RACE 101 please go to: www.race101.net. For interview requests, please contact RACE 101 Media Relations representative Adam Ross at adamrossenterprises@gmail.com .
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| Cornett‐Ching during one of her many public appearances. On this day she was doing a responsible driving talk |
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| Cornett‐Ching right at home behind the wheel |
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| Cornett‐Ching recently spent time with kids at the BC Children's Hospital |
