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!
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