Bear Backers to sponsor 2nd Annual Mini NASCAR races

Racing fans will again have the chance to step in the winner's circle at the 2nd annual Bear Backers Mini NASCAR Races on September 18. According to Robb Fritts, President of the Butler Bear Backers, this year's event will include two divisions, stock and modified. Faster carts will be in the modified division, with stock carts in the slightly slower division, allowing for more evenly matched races.  Carts in the modified class may not have an engine larger than 6 1/2 horsepower but any other modifications to increase speed are allowed, within safety limitations. 


Last year 14 teams competed and the event raised nearly $21,000. He also pointed out that the Bear Backers pancake breakfast a few weeks ago netted close to $10,000; all the money taken in goes directly to athletic programs and facilities for the school. 


Some of the first projects for the Backers included making the track usable for practices, outfitting the new weight room and reworking the football practice field. In 2009, the organization brought in more than $50,000 which allowed the Backers to purchase the new weight room; three digital cameras with accessories; sports water bottles; repair of the press box at Deaton-Thomas Field and all new uniforms for track, girls basketball, softball, volleyball, football and cheerleading. In the near future, plans include purchasing new boys basketball, baseball and wrestling uniforms as well.


For more information about this year's race, you can email fundraiser1@hotmail.com.


The Butler Bear Backers web page can be seen here.