Goody’s® Headache Powders Grant Program Brings Together NASCAR’s Own Bill Lester to Help Youth Gear Up for the 2006 Great Derby Race

Lester and Other Drivers Provide Bethlehem Center Derby Race Participants with Racing Tips 

Charlotte, NC (May 11, 2006) —NASCAR^® Craftsman Truck Series^TM driver Bill Lester who made history recently when he became the first African American driver to qualify for a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race in over 20 years, has excelled in the fast pace world of racing. Not only has Lester made his mark in racing but he’s also made it in the community through his commitment to a variety of initiatives and causes. 

On Wednesday, May 17, 2006, Lester will continue to foster his commitment to bettering the community along with Drive for Diversity® participants Chris Bristol, Allison Duncan and John Boyd.  These NASCAR drivers and crew member will take time to speak to youth participants in the Bethlehem Center of Charlotte’s Annual Great Derby Race which is being sponsored in part by Goody’s Headache Powders “Finding A Solution Together” (F∙A∙S∙T) Grant Program. The Bethlehem Center is a community, faith-based, non-profit organization that is dedicated to renewing hope, strengthening family life and promoting self sufficiency for the people they serve.  The organization has been in the Charlotte community for over 65 years serving in a variety of ways. One of those ways is through their Great Derby Race – a program that recognizes 20 to 30 children ages 12-14 who have excelled in school and character.  The youth are participants in the Center’s after school program.  The Great Derby Race provides the children with an opportunity to build their very own Derby car with a parent or adult of their choice. 

At the event on May 17^th, the NASCAR representatives will go to the Bethlehem Center while the youth are working on their Derby cars for the main event which will take place on Saturday, June 3, 2006.  They will spend time with the youth giving racing tips and helping them with the construction of their cars.

The NASCAR Day at the Bethlehem Center of Charlotte was made possible through the Goody’s Headache Powders F∙A∙S∙T Grant Program, a fast-acting program that provides grants of up to $5,000 to non-profit organizations in Charlotte and the surrounding counties to solve non-profit organization’s little headaches.  The program is designed to support organizations that have a constructive impact and help meet the needs of the African-American community.  Since the program’s inception in 2004, Goody’s has awarded nearly $65,000 to organizations across the area, including the Bethlehem Center of Charlotte (a February 2006 recipient). The $5,000 grant will provide funds for the cars, awards, t-shirts and other elements for the Great Derby Race as well as funding for new computers for the Center’s computer lab.    

“When we read the proposal for the Great Derby Race, we knew we had to get involved.  Bringing together Goody’s, NASCAR and the Bethlehem Center is truly an example of “finding a solution together” to better the community.  It was a perfect fit for Goody’s Headache Powders- which is all about speed, to sponsor this event,” says, Darren Singer, Vice President for Goody’s Marketing. "We have been the Official Pain Reliever of NASCAR for nearly 30 years and have a long history in the Charlotte community. It’s an honor to work with Bill

Lester, who truly exemplifies the spirit of entrepreneurship and forging new territory for the advancement of the community.”

For more information about the Goody’s Headache Powders F∙A∙S∙T Grant Program, visit www.goodyspowder.com.  All non-profit organizations that meet the criteria are encouraged to apply.

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