Brad Cameron and his 17-year-old son are putting together a complete racing kit and car for a raffle which will hopefully pay to revamp the surface of the Clearwater Speedway.
The clay on the racing surface is dusty, making it difficult for drivers and spectators to see what is happening on the road, Cameron told the Clearwater Times.
He and his son, Thomas Cameron, decided they would help fundraise for the much-needed paving upgrade.
All 100 of the $100 raffle tickets for the Chevy Cavalier in the four-cylinder bomber class. The speed of this model averages a mere two seconds slower than the fastest late bomber class cars on the track, Cameron said.
“The four-cylinder bomber class is entry-level racing. It is probably our most economical form of racing at the speedway. That being said, it is extremely fast,” Cameron said. “It is a very exciting division of racing to watch, because they are very quick and they are typically a little bit newer drivers on the track.”
Cameron’s son also races with a four-cylinder bomber. The raffle winner will also receive a kit which includes a racing suit, racing shoes, racing gloves, a neck brace and a helmet.
“We’re hoping it will get a new driver out on the track,” Cameron added. “That is all of the gear you need to get started.”
The speedway club has also donated the registration fee for the year for the car. Barriere Auto and Truck Tow donated the car for the raffle which Cameron and his son are preparing and nobody is profiting off the fundraiser, Cameron said. BJC HVAC, Cameron’s business, is donating the safety equipment in the kit.
The speedway is an important place for people to gather that is family-friendly, Cameron said. After races, spectators can meet their favourite drivers in the pit, who will often take children for a ride around the track, he added.
Merritt Speedway has agreed to donate clay for the track, so the goal for this fundraiser is to cover the cost of fuel to haul the clay, Cameron said.
“We are desperately seeking dump-truck drivers that would be willing to help us out,” Cameron said. “We can certainly pay for fuel and maybe find a few guys that have dump-trucks that may be willing to donate their time.”
Updates about the local speedway community can be found online in the Clearwater Speedway facebook group.
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