Ironman GNCC Raises Over $10,980 For Breast Cancer Awareness

The proceeds raised will be donated to the Faith Alliance Fund at the Montgomery County Community Foundation. The fund provides support to the Montgomery County Free Clinic, which offers free mammogram examinations, wigs, transportation and guidance to those affected across the Crawfordsville and Montgomery County region. The local community is full of moto-crazed enthusiasts that support Ironman Raceway, which has been a favorite stop for the GNCC circuit for the past 24 years.

Yamaha celebrated a successful 2018 season in the GNCC Series as Walker Fowler, Traci Pickens and 23 other racers officially claimed their championships while an additional 39 topped their classes in Indiana at the season finale. Donations were made by Yamaha per National Championship and race wins at the Ironman GNCC. With 25 National Championships and 39 race-day wins being captured in Indiana, $3,200 was donated by Yamaha to support local breast cancer care in Montgomery County.

"The Ironman GNCC finale is always a great event, and to see the racing community come together in support of the local community's breast cancer awareness efforts is amazing," said Steve Nessl, Yamaha ATV/SxS Marketing Manager. "We are proud to support those efforts again this year through contributions made on behalf of the Yamaha racers who competed in Crawfordsville and all year long in GNCC to earn class wins at Ironman and overall series championships."

Zakowski Motorsports returned to Ironman with their own fundraiser which included t-shirts, hats, gloves and other special pink gear resulting in a final total of $13,145. In an attempt to reach their goal, orders are still being taken on their website www.zakowskimotorsports.com, all you have to do is click the pink ribbon to shop. Zakowski Motorsports will be splitting the  amount between MCFC, Pink Ribbon Riders, Spiering Cancer Foundation, Pink Tractor Foundation and the American Cancer Society.  

"We were short this year on our $21,000 goal, but every dollar given makes a difference in someone's life. Since starting this fundraiser, we have met families that benefited from our donations," said Linda Zakowski. "Having gone through the same experience, we know how much help it is. I want to thank Spider Graphix for donating their shirt sales of $777.00 to our fundraiser. Also, a huge thanks to everyone who supports our cause and special thanks to GNCC for allowing us to come and do it again!"

HBD Moto Grafx, the official graphic sponsor of GNCC, provided specialty graphics for both ATVs and bikes. Front number plates resulted in a $5 donation, while a full set of front and side backgrounds included a $10 donation. Background sales steamed a $200 donation. In addition, HBD Moto Grafx created exclusive GNCC breast cancer awareness stickers, which were sold at the event for a minimum donation of $1 that raised over $580 dollars.