Rookie racer Kelly MacPhaden partners with the Toronto Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada

August, 2003:  Kelly MacPhaden, a female race car driver who currently competes in the Ontario Region Formula F1rst Championship, has partnered with Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada for the remainder of the 2003 season.

The Kelly MacPhaden Race Team will promote MADD Canada awareness to assist in conveying the message to racing enthusiasts on the dangers of drinking and driving. Kelly has become affiliated with the MADD Canada-Toronto Chapter, and will support their cause by attending conferences, school assemblies and participating in other various forms of awareness programs.

Kelly’s red and silver #144 car will be decaled with the MADD Canada logo and website URL (www.MADD.ca) in addition to her wearing patches, and sporting MADD Canada clothing. Kelly hopes that her commitment with MADD Canada in motorsports will be recognized nationally and will influence aspiring Canadian racers to become role models in their own communities. Kelly states, “I am proud to have teamed with one of the most recognized organizations in the World. I am looking forward to speaking about drinking and driving and the impact it has on society.”

The rookie driver has recently fallen second due to mechanical failures this past weekend at Mosport in the Formula F1rst championship. Kelly still remains second in Canadian Automobile Sports Club championship.

Kelly plans to enter the Canadian Formula Ford series in 2004 teamed with Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

On Friday, September 19, BARC and the Huntingtons Indy Go Kart Challenge will be featured on the City TV morning show, Breakfast Television!