Obviously the tragedy in Moore, Oklahoma is affecting thousands of lives. Many have lost loved ones, some their livelihood, others their homes and possessions. We will hear many extremely sad stories over the next few days.
One story that we as members of the racing fraternity want to bring to your attention is that of the Gastineau family. Whit and Steve are sprint car racers from the Moore Oklahoma area. The attached pictures are what is left of their homes, garages and race shops. Whit’s house is in shambles and Steve’s was blown away. The pictures speak for themselves.
MOWA plans to raise money to help this family at our races at Pevely and Quincy this weekend. We hope other tracks and series join the effort. Through the help of Joyce Standridge, we have verified that the bank where a fund has been set-up actually exists, and that the fund is legitimate and not a scam. We will do everything possible to make sure that any contributions go directly to this racing family. MOWA will accept contributions from tracks, racers and fans in our area and make sure that they get to the correct place. If you hold a fundraiser, please contact us to arrange forwarding your donation.
Those whom we help will require less help from national organizations who will be reaching out to the entire community.
This isn’t about getting the family racing again. This is about getting them living again. Racers helping racers in a time of great need. No doubt there are other families that are as deserving as the Gastineau’s. The pain of some others might be greater but that doesn’t erase the fact that the Gastineau family could use our help to put their world back together again. We hope you join us this weekend in doing a small part to
help that happen. To donate to the families, please help out without whatever amount you feel comfortable and click the donate button below and we can help racers the best way we know how.
If you would like to donate directly by sending a cashiers check to their fund please send to the below addresses.
For Whit and Steve Gastineau:
Triad Bank
c/o: Gastineau Recovery Fund
7666 East 61st St, Suite 150
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133
OR….
For Dan Schnackenberg:
Triad Bank
c/o: Schnackenberg Recovery Fund
7666 East 61st St, Suite 150
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133
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