(TN) April 21 Food City Family Race Night (bristol)
Posted: Thu May 04, 2017 9:13 am
Date:
April 21
Location:
Bristol Motor Speedway Bristol TN
Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
On April 21, The empire invaded the Bristol Motor Speedway for Food City Family Race night! Families and race fans from all over came out to meet their favorite drivers, enjoy great food and games as well as listen to live music. This event has been going on for over 30 years but this year was the 1st time the 501st has ever attended. We were curious how race fans would react to Star Wars characters being at the race venue, but it turns out that even race fans LOVE Star Wars!
Troopers were attending in support of a local charity called "Waiting to hear" which provides cochlear implants for young children with hearing disabilities.
This was a great troop, which brought smiles to many faces!
Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
Yes
Waiting to Hear foundation
Event Length (Hours):
4 hrs
Direct Funds Raised? (Money raised directly by the Carolina Garrison):(delete this section if not applicable)
Indirect Funds Raised (Total money raised by event):(delete this section if not applicable)
Items Collected (toys, food, clothing, etc.) and how many of each:(delete this section if not applicable)
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Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Phil Ledford
2. Anthony Conte
3. Jordan Leitner
4. Beth Dixon
5. Jeremy Pastros
6. Mike Jarvis
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(LIST WILL EXPAND AS NEEDED)
Handlers:
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Crossover Attendees from the Rebel Legion / R2 Builders Club / Mando Mercs:(delete this section if not applicable)
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(LIST WILL EXPAND AS NEEDED)
Check out some of the event photos below: (please post pictures rather than picture links)
April 21
Location:
Bristol Motor Speedway Bristol TN
Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
On April 21, The empire invaded the Bristol Motor Speedway for Food City Family Race night! Families and race fans from all over came out to meet their favorite drivers, enjoy great food and games as well as listen to live music. This event has been going on for over 30 years but this year was the 1st time the 501st has ever attended. We were curious how race fans would react to Star Wars characters being at the race venue, but it turns out that even race fans LOVE Star Wars!
Troopers were attending in support of a local charity called "Waiting to hear" which provides cochlear implants for young children with hearing disabilities.
This was a great troop, which brought smiles to many faces!
Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
Yes
Waiting to Hear foundation
Event Length (Hours):
4 hrs
Direct Funds Raised? (Money raised directly by the Carolina Garrison):(delete this section if not applicable)
Indirect Funds Raised (Total money raised by event):(delete this section if not applicable)
Items Collected (toys, food, clothing, etc.) and how many of each:(delete this section if not applicable)
1.
2.
3.
Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Phil Ledford
2. Anthony Conte
3. Jordan Leitner
4. Beth Dixon
5. Jeremy Pastros
6. Mike Jarvis
7.
8.
9.
10.
(LIST WILL EXPAND AS NEEDED)
Handlers:
1.
2.
Crossover Attendees from the Rebel Legion / R2 Builders Club / Mando Mercs:(delete this section if not applicable)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
(LIST WILL EXPAND AS NEEDED)
Check out some of the event photos below: (please post pictures rather than picture links)