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ROCKY MOUNTAIN RACEWAYS
HONORS THE LIFE OF LOGAN EMERSON
 Salt
Lake City, Utah-July 1, 2009. The racing community came
together tonight at Rocky Mountain Raceways to celebrate the life
of Logan Emerson.
“Rocky Mountain Raceways is happy that we could support the
Emerson family. We are so grateful to everyone that came here to
remember Logan Emerson,” said Curt Stewart Motocross Track Manager
for Rocky Mountain Raceways.
More
than 600 people came to show support for the family and
commemorate Emerson. A candlelight vigil was held at the end of
the evening to remember Emerson.
“Logan was very passionate about motocross. He was a very loving
and compassionate boy,” said Emerson’s Aunt Jackie Orr.
A
memorial BBQ and fundraiser was held in Emerson’s honor. A raffle
and silent auction were held with countless prizes being donated
from local racers and companies. 100% of all donations and sales
will go directly to Logan Emerson’s family through the Utah
Motorsports Foundation.
Utah
Motorsports Foundation is a non-profit organization established in
1999 and organized by Terry Nish and
friends. The foundation was created for the purpose of raising
funds to offer assistance and financial relief to the motorsports
community families in the event of terminal illness, accident or
related family tragedies.
“The motocross community is like a big
family. It has been great to see the enormous support and response
given from the motocross community,” said Elci Chapman of the Utah
Motorsports Foundation.
Since its inception the Foundation has
raised over $566,000 and has been able to assist over ninety
different racers and their families. The recipients have ranged
from U.S.A.C, NASCAR, N.H.R.A., I.R.L., karting, motorcycle and
Bonneville Salt Flats Racers.
Donations can be made by calling
(801) 533-9179 or visiting
www.utahmotorsportsfoundation.com. |
