Race for veterans May 23

[May 15, 2009]  On May 23, RJD Hobbies, owned by Lorrie and Darrell Paige, and the Post 263 American Legion family are teaming up for a remote-control racing event to help veterans in nursing homes and hospitals.

Racers from throughout Illinois and surrounding states will participate in the event, hosted by RJD Hobbies, 1302 Route 10, Lincoln. Remote-control cars are for any age, men, women, boys and girls.

Opening ceremonies will be at 10 a.m., with races following until late evening. There will be five classes of races: intermediate buggy, intermediate arena truck, expert buggy, expert arena truck and slash. Trophies will be awarded to the top five of each class. There will be door prizes for drivers.

All proceeds will be put into the American Legion Auxiliary rehab fund for veterans.

Even if you do not race, bring a lawn chair and enjoy the event. It will be a fun day for all ages.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 263 will have coffee and doughnuts available starting at 8 a.m., and lunch will be available at 10 a.m. On the menu for lunch are vegetable soup, sloppy joes, nachos and cheese, and homemade desserts.

There will also be a 50-50 drawing.

This event is on American Legion poppy weekend, May 22 and 23. The American Legion family will be out distributing poppies at IGA, Kroger and Wal-Mart on Friday from noon until 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Poppies will also be available at the race for a contribution.

RJD Hobbies and the American Legion thank all the sponsors for trophies, door prizes and the support of this race for the veterans.

For more information, visit www.rjdhobbiesandraceway.com.

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