Thursday,
January 25th, 2007 Enjoy our sampling of fun
from race weekend. Want a picture published. Just send it our way.
Scrapbook! Thanks Brad, Donna & Dee Dee for your photos. |
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Seattle looking good on the track. |
Dave
and Hal debriefing. |
Drivers
in thought or.....? |
Lynne,
thank you for all you do! |
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| Drivers
Chris and Ben waiting for their time in the team cars. |
Thank
you Dave for all you do from posters to hero cards to movies to websites!
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Bob,
Gloria, and Doc, what an awesome job you do for our crew, sponsors,
and guests. THANK YOU! |
Kami's
golfcart decked out with hearts and her real license plate KRSCICU. |
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you Michael and Bill for spotting for both cars the entire 24 hours
and everyone else behind the scenes. |
Cars
looking good for Children's Hospital. |
driver
Tony focusing on his next session. |
Welcome
friends, sponsors, and guests to the Thursday night reception. |
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| Everyone
getting up to speed on Thursday's events. |
What's
this, only 3 beers in one hand. Welcome Andy to Daytona. |
VIP
Supporters Fred and Kathy! Welcome to Daytona! |
VIP
Supporters Mo & Duke and Allyn & Loch, the terrific 4..watch
out Daytona! |
| Friday,
January 26th, 2007 |
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| Drink
bottles ready for each driver's stint in the car. |
Driver
Don debriefing with driver coach Ross. Ross and crew thank you for
your endless work with the team. |
VIP
supporters Karen & Richard, thank you for your belief in our effort
and cause. |
Photographer
Brad with driver Chris , thank you for all these images. You catch
us all at our best! |
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| Kami
being interviewed my Michael from MSN Autos. Check out their site
for numerous TS stories. |
What
a team, signing autographs for the fans. |
Don
Pickering's family having too much fun while Don is sweating away
in the race car on track. |
Thank
you Bonnie for your endless energy in promoting the Team Seattle story!
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you Team Mann for your years of support and belief in the Team Seattle
story. |
Team
Seattle guests take up the entire tram for the track tour. |
VIP
supporters Ted Anthony IV and Ted Anthony III. Thank you for joining
us! |
Major
Supporter MyoVision with David and Leslie enjoying the race frenzy
festivities. |
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| VIP
supporter Caelin taking in the roadcourse and all it's straights and
turns. |
Practice
time, Team Seattle cars find themselves busy with traffic. |
VIP
Supporters taking a time out for some refueling in the VIP suite. |
Major
supporters Kid's Country Perry and Jon touring the massive track by
golf cart. |
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| Another
famous Doc golf cart tour going to places that spectators would not
normally have access to. |
Jeff
and Deborah, thank you so much for your fun and enthusiasm this trip!
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Tracy
and kids in victory lane. |
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| Hampton
Inn assistant Kim and manager Kyra having a great time at the North
Turn with Team Seattle. We love staying with you at Hampton! |
Dr.
Cohen on drums and Doc on guitar getting set for their first gig at
the North Turn. |
Hal
and Oksana having fun with guests at the North Turn. |
Our
group enjoying the entertainment. |
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loves Team Seattle. Local fan drums up 1,400.00 from friends and family. |
Erica
having fun at the Friday night dinner. |
Driver
Tony holding Carter ready to call it a night! |
Thanks
Ian for the great spotting and Holly for helping with Siena! |
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is the North Turn Bar and Grill at its finest. |
Driver
Chris showing future drivers Themio and Siena how to earn money for
racing. |
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| Saturday
Race Day 27th of January |
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| what
a fine team. Tom from KING TV with assistants York and Larry. Must
be the start of the race, everyone looks so refreshed and happy! |
Major
supporter Thom from Who's Calling is the life of the party with his
enthusiasm on board with Aileen from the hospital guild foundation.
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Hurry
up and wait, so typical in racing. Karen watching the excitement in
the garage area. |
What's
this, Kami's on the crew? Changing tires.... |
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| Inside
the hotpits. Board indicates what drivers are in and what time next
driver is expected on deck. |
Dave
getting ready for the start of the race. |
Team
Baur having fun with the action of the hot pits. |
Meanwhile
Nancy making sure all the details are being looked after in the VIP
Suite. Thank you Nancy! |
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is too much fun! All you can eat ice creme at the hospitality chalet. |
Getting
ready for the start of the race 1:30 PM and warm! |
Through
the late evening both cars experience mechanical issues. |
Late
night watching the race coverage inside the warm tent. |
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| Hal
eager to get his stint started. |
Don
finishing up his night stint. His comments, "I wanted to stay
in all night!" |
Jordan
and Kami on the Ferris wheel. The 5 minute ride ended up 45 minutes.
The entire Ferris Wheel was filled with our guests. |
In
the hotpits with Chris and Vicki. Thank you for your years of support
and belief in our story! |
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| Jon
and Perry watching the progress of their Kid's Country team car #
83 as it continues racing into the morning. |
Jan
happy that Dave is out of the car. |
Lynne
having a great time on the 50 minute Ferris Wheel ride...wait that's
actually a clenched smile of fear! |
Siena
congratulating daddy on a job well done. |
| Sunday
January 28th, 2007 |
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think the kids have more fun then the adults! |
Myovision
in front of the finishing 83 car! Thank you David, we wouldn't be
here without you. |
Don
Kitch so proud of Don Pickering's performance including driving to
the checker. |
Kids
on the start finish of the race track. |
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| Don
greets his daughter with a big kiss! |
Team
Seattle cars always have the most fans around them at the end of the
race.. |
More
congratulations from the drivers. What an experience to finish the
24 hours of Daytona! |
Cole
showing his team spirit. |
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| Kids
having fun signing their name on the high banks of Daytona International
Speedway |
Dr.
Cohen, Don, and Kami ecstatic to achieve our goal of 700 laps completed
with over $675.00 per lap raised. |
More
press, more pictures what a moment to have our 83 car finish the race! |
Riding
around the paddock with the big sign letting everyone know...we did
it! |
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| Why
we do it year after year for our Children's Hospital back in Seattle.
This one's for you! |
6:00
AM on our way to the Orlando airport for an early flight back home.
See you next year! |
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