Sgt. Benjamin Portell Foundation

Race day is Saturday!

For those of you who do not know. Sgt. Benjamin Portell was my husband’s best friend who passed away in Iraq on December 26, 2007. A foundation was set up in his name at Riverlakes Community Church here in his hometown of Bakersfield, CA.The foundation helps youth attend church camp, such as Hume Lake, who would otherwise not be able to go because of monetary reasons. Ben was able to attend Hume Lake camp because someone cared enough to help him in this way when he was a child and this cause is a great way to honor him and it combines two things that were close to his heart.

Dustin (my husband) has set up a Memorial Race for this coming Saturday, September 20th. We will be holding a 50/50 raffle where the winner will win 50% of the pot and the other 50% will be donated to the Sgt. Benjamin Portell fund from Famoso Dragway and friends.

We had a small raffle earlier in the year without the race being sponsored in his name and we earned $500 for the foundation (thanks to the winner donating his winnings back).We hope to greatly exceed that number this weekend!!Here are the details about Saturday's race - even if you can’t make a donation please come, have a great day watching the races and show your support!

The race is officially run by: The Lucas Oil/K & N Filters Southern California Super Comp Association

The Saturday race is presented by The Sgt. Benjamin Portell Foundation.

It is being held at Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, CA.

I believe gates open at 9 am, and qualifying starts at 11am

To enjoy a full day of racing, be there between 10:30 or 11:00.

Dustin Harris will be racing and drives a dark red dragster with a big DGH on the side.

We can’t wait to see you all and spend some time enjoying the racing with you!

Thank you again for your continued love and support.

If you are unable to attend but are interested in making a donation to the foundation please contact Candi Harris at 661.204.5077

Please feel free to re-post this and spread the word.

In HIS grip, Candi