Speedway Children's Charities
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| Founded | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Bruton Smith |
| Type | Non-governmental organization, Non-profit organization |
| Focus | Children |
| Headquarters | Concord, North Carolina (at Charlotte Motor Speedway) |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Bruton Smith, Founder Marcus G. Smith, President Maj. Gen. Chuck Swannack, Executive Director |
| Website | www.speedwaycharities.org |
Speedway Children's Charities (SCC) is a US 501c3 non-profit organization that provides funding for organizations that meet the direct needs of children.
History
Speedway Children's Charities was founded by Bruton Smith,[1] Chairman of Speedway Motorsports (SMI)[2] and Sonic Automotive,[3] after his son, Bruton Cameron Smith, died at a very young age.
SCC became a national organization in 1982, and now includes a network of eight chapters based at each of the eight SMI facilities across the United States.
Major General Thomas M. Sadler[4] served as the executive director of Speedway Children’s Charities from 1990 until 2014.
Major General Chuck Swannack[5] is currently the executive director of Speedway Children's Charities.
Chapter Locations
- Atlanta Motor Speedway - Hampton, GA
- Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol, TN
- Charlotte Motor Speedway - Concord, NC
- Kentucky Speedway - Sparta, KY
- Las Vegas Motor Speedway - Las Vegas, NV
- New Hampshire Motor Speedway - Loudon, NH
- Sonoma Raceway - Sonoma, CA
- Texas Motor Speedway - Fort Worth, TX
Fundraising and Grants
SCC chapters hold events that raise funds to help address the medical, educational, and social needs of children. These events include on-track activities, live auctions, clay shoots, galas, 5K runs, golf tournaments, and other fundraising opportunities. Monies raised are distributed to local non-profit organizations through grants at the end of the calendar year. Each chapter holds a distribution ceremony to recognize the organizations receiving the grants.
Impact
Since the organization was founded in 1982, Speedway Children’s Charities has distributed more than $43 million to thousands of organizations.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "#207 Ollen Bruton Smith". Forbes. Retrieved 2007-05-03.
- ^ "Company Description". Speedway Motorsports. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
- ^ Jeff Wolf (June 5, 2005). "Bruton Smith makes motorsports his playground". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 2007-05-03.
- ^ http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/Biographies/Display/tabid/225/Article/105729/major-general-thomas-m-sadler.aspx
- ^ http://mflcf.org/major-general-charles-h-swannack-jr-u-s-army/