New York Jets starting linebacker Bart Scott will host the first “Can’t Wait Grand Prix” charity race fundraiser at Pole Position Raceway in Jersey City on Dec. 19. Indoor kart racing has become one of Scott’s favorite pastimes and this special charity event will bring together NFL players from the New York Jets and the New York Giants to compete against one another in head-to-head kart racing, as well as lucky fans for a great cause.
Funds raised will go to “A Son Never Forgets Foundation” founded by Scott in 2006, which is dedicated to educating and encouraging those suffering from spinal cord injuries by providing valuable information and resources during rehabilitation.
The event’s special guest of honor will be former Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand, who suffered a severe spinal injury in 2010 during a game against Army. This past summer, fans and mainstream media alike discovered the connection between Scott and LeGrand by way of Twitter. Scott’s “Can’t Wait” campaign supports LeGrand’s goal to walk again in the very near future.
The charity race and fundraising event will take place on Monday, Dec. 19 from 6-11 p.m. Tickets are available for spectators at $50 per person and will include food, drinks, music, and a meet and greet with NFL players.
For further information and to purchase tickets please visit http://www.polepositionraceway.com or http://p2rurl.com/BartScott/CantWait/GP/
Team sponsorship packages and premium VIP tickets are also available at $5,000 and $2,500. For details contact Megan Cianfarin at meghan@3bgmarketingsolutions.com or call (267) 909-9710.
Scott founded the “A Son Never Forgets Foundation” in 2006 after going through the experience of assisting in the rehabilitation process of his cousin, who was an innocent bystander in a shooting that left him paralyzed.
Since then, Scott has donated his time and resources to Rehabilitation Centers across the country. The “Can’t Wait Campaign” is an extension and new chapter for the foundation. “A Son Never Forgets Foundation” is currently seeking and greatly appreciates any product or monetary donations.
Pole Position Raceway (P2R) is America’s No. 1 chain of indoor kart tracks and was built for races by racers. 2004 NASCAR champion Kurt Busch, 7-time AMA Supercross champion Jeremy McGrath and X-games freestyle gold medalist Mike Metzger are among the many professional racers who helped create this ultimate racing experience.
Pole Position Raceway’s first facility on the east coast is minutes from Manhattan in an all new, state-of-the art center located in Jersey City convenient to PATH train service and New York Water Taxi.
The 80,000 square-foot, two-track facility features the fastest electric karts in the United States, perfect for racers and beginners alike. State-of-the-art entertainment, one-of-a-kind motorsports memorabilia and white-knuckled excitement make Pole Position Raceway the ultimate indoor racing experience. www.PolePositionRaceway.com