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November 2, 2009
4th ANNUAL RACING TO RECOVERY GOLF TOURNAMENT (11/2) and KARTING EVENT (11/1)

Monday, November 2, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada
The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation will hold its 4th Annual Racing To Recovery Golf Tournament on Monday, November 2, 2009 at the Revere Golf Club’

September 20, 2009
LIFE IS A FAST LANE

Nashville Recording Artist Michelle Murray's Dedication to SSPF and Our Cause
The band hits the stage running, and the show isn’t finished until the last autograph is signed.

September 15, 2009
2010 INDY RACING LEAGUE STYLE CALENDAR

Available To Order Now
"Up Close & Personal" - The new Indy Racing League Style 16 month calendar is now available.


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¦ May 4, 2009
BALLOON FESTIVAL IN INDIANAPOLIS
Sam Schmidt in a Hot Air Balloon

  

On Saturday, May 2nd, the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation sponsored the winning hot air balloon in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Centennial Era Balloon Festival. 

Sam Schmidt himself got to go up in the balloon the very next day.  He said of the experience, "Fantastic opportunity to be flying in the race this morning.  We left the IMS infield and headed straight down the front stretch over Turn 1.  It was way different than taking that path at 228 mph, but equally as exciting.  I had no idea ballooning was such a team sport and there is a great deal of technical ability required to compete at the top level.  Just like Indy Car racing.  Many thanks to Al Hansen and his crew for the excellent performance and, more importantly, all of the tethered rides at RHI on Saturday. 

Photos on Gallery page of this website.  To see video of the event, view the clip on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOiaVNTnV9w