They'll never hear a motor's roar or the ovation of cheering race fans, but they
are the strongest supporters of one inspiring driver with their resounding love
and enthusiasm.
Caleb Holman is an accomplished driver on the ARCA RE/MAX series.
Holman started in go-karts at age seven and by age 13 was in mini-stock cars.
He won a Sportsman Track Championship in 2001. The 20-year-old driver was
voted "Most Popular" in 1999 and 2001. People knew he was something spe-
cial, but he had a higher calling.
Teams are almost always looking for sponsors, those businesses and indi-
viduals who are willing to contribute product or cash in exchange for promo-
tion and publicity. AMSOIL Dealer Barry Gibson of Coeburn, Va., had faith in
Holman and had been with the team for
some time. Then, in 2003 a new ARCA
team was announced with Holman as the
driver. Deaf City of Refuge had something to say and wanted Holman as its mes-
senger. As they say, "The Lord works in mysterious ways." So, the kid from
Abingdon, Va., was brought together with some disadvantaged kids in Baton
Rouge, La. The red #71 Monte Carlo was on a divine mission.
Deaf City of Refuge provides a haven for deaf orphans. The children are taught
values and given an education that raises their spirits, installs integrity and gives
them hope for a better future. Often without role models, the kids have been
given a hero.
Because the team doesn't have
the financial resources to run multi-
ple cars and a complete series, Holman carefully chooses his races.
Charlotte, Mich., and Nashville are among his favorites. The team has
worked up to bigger stages like last May's NASCAR Busch Hardee's 250
in Richmond, Va. He finished 32nd in that race. More Busch events
could mean more money, but it's not so much the tracks, but the course
Holman's life in on.
Holman's not breaking the bank with purse money. Typically, it costs
more to race than what he gets back. But Holman feels he's getting back
so much more. His strong Christian values allow him to press on. It's for
the children he remembers.
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It began as a seed of an idea nearly eight years ago. The thought was to raise
money and awareness about cancer through racing.
AMSOIL Dealer Richard Bowling of West Haven, Conn., has joined other team
sponsors to see the program germinate into a powerful and enlightening force
in the race against cancer.
Last season the program raised nearly $75,000 to reach a cumulative total
topping $250,000. The Foxwoods Resort and Casino matches driver earnings
with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society and other notable cancer
research and support organizations.
Scott Gregory's purple and white #94 Chevrolet Silverado competes in the
northeast region of the American Race Truck Series with the red, white and blue
AMSOIL logo proudly displayed. Racing Against Cancer teams can be seen in all
types of racing including karting, powerboats and dirt modifieds. Watch for Phil
Rondeau's #19 Monte Carlo competing in the USAR Hooter's ProCup Series.
Gregory will be back in the truck when the series begins again in the spring.
AMSOIL Continues Association
With Racing Against Cancer
Holman not only changes tires, he changes lives
of those less fortunate.
Holman has his sites set on winning for
the children.
The red # 71 of Caleb Holman gets atten-
tion prior to race day. His main sponsor is
Deaf City of Refuge, a place for deaf
orphans.
The Racing Against Cancer team uses
AMSOIL products to help acheive its goals.
Those Who Can't Hear Cheer for
AMSOIL Sponsored Racer
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