Truck Series Driver Rick Crawford Seeks a Helping Hand From Community For American Troops as he will Travel To Middle East To Visit With Troops Later This Month. He’ll be traveling with several other NASCAR personalities and representatives from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and Speedway Children’s Charities. The trip, which will leave Dec. 29, is scheduled to include stops in Iraq, Pakistan, Qatar and Kuwait. In an attempt to raise solider morale during the holiday season, Crawford is requesting that people in Charlotte and the surrounding communities donate one of two items that the troops have requested international phone cards or disposable cameras. “Our service men and women are halfway across the world with limited access to family and friends,” said Crawford. “Some have been on patrol for months, receiving phone cards and disposable cameras helps our troops convey the message of what they’re actually going through abroad.” Circle Bar Racing is working with local businesses including the Concord area Sears store, Alabama Grill at Concord Mills and Lowe’s Motor Speedway to coordinate drop box locations for these desired goods. More info on my Racing Charities page.(12-11-2003)
