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2007 Team Photo

2007 Driving Team

Don Kitch Jr.
Dave Gaylord
Chris Pallis
Don Pickering
Chris Pennington
Hal Hilton
Tony Bawcutt
Ben McCrackin

2007 Official Poster

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.
Team Seattle looking good on the track. Dave and Hal debriefing. Drivers in thought or.....? Lynne, thank you for all you do!
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! 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.
Thank 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.
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
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!
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!
Thank 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.
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.
 
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! Tracy and kids in victory lane.
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.
Daytona 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!
This is the North Turn Bar and Grill at its finest. Driver Chris showing future drivers Themio and Siena how to earn money for racing.
Saturday Race Day 27th of January
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. 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....
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!
This 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.
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!
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
We 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.
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.
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!
   
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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