Funny car movie "Snake and Mongoose" has released the info on the special premieres

https://www.facebook.com/snakeandmongoose/app_646874398658983

First showing was in Reno Nevada Friday night, https://www.facebook.com/snakeandmongoose the next will be August 14th in Birmingham Michigan, http://www.snakeandmongoosemovie.com/tickets

However, to raise awareness with a fundraising campaign for the Lymphoma and Luekemia Soiciety to help them fight the blood cancer disease, as Tom McEwan lost a son to it the August 26th and 29th events are going to be:
Two benefit premieres - one on Monday, August 26th at the Egyptian in Hollywood and one on Thursday, August 29th, at the Regal Shilo Crossing in Indianapolis,with the bulk of ticket sales going to help patients fighting blood Cancers

LLS logo on a corner of the poster with a "Text-to-Donate" number below;

Material available at LLS about the Snake and Mongoo$e Movie booth as it tours the country over the next six weeks;

Promotional giveaway items THROUGHOUT the United States that include information about how to donate to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 

A special trailer that highlights this portion of the story for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to share with its Constituents.

The cancer that killed Tom's son is now 90% curable, and the efforts of many people to raise money and awareness has went a long way to change Leukemia and Lymphomas from death sentences to surmountable and medically treatable diseases.

 I was just talking to a mom while in line at D23, her oldest daughter at 24 yrs old was hit with Leukemia in her senior year at Texas A&M but has been going through chemo for 6 months and her doctors think she's going to be fine, and she was able to come with her family to Disney D23 Expo.

So spread the word, and donate if you can, the next life saved could be your in your family. Cancers are so common and widespread now that everyone I know has lost one or more family members, or friends, to some cancer. In my family, 2. Friends, 2.

Road and Track has reviewed the film, http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/car-culture/film-review-snake-and-mongoose-2013

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The Rodders Journal is having a contest, or a facebook challenge, but they're opening up to giving a reader/subscriber/car owner a shot at a feature article

Here are the instructions for how to enter:
 You must post a photo of your car to The Rodder's Journal Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/RoddersJournal?utm_source=TRJ+Newsletter+List&utm_campaign=5238127ed2-Your+Car+Photographed+in+TRJ+7_25_2013&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_016fd74f35-5238127ed2-85734653 by 5 p.m. PDT on August 9.

 Submissions can also be emailed to customerservice@roddersjournal.com, and will be added to the “Contents Contest” album on the TRJ Facebook page.
The number of photo “likes” will be considered in the judging process, but will not be the sole determining factor of the award.
 Criteria will include compatibility with other editorial content in the issue, color, make, model, and year of car, etc.
 Note: Photos must be submitted by 5 p.m. PDT on August 9 to be eligible. Photography of the winning vehicle will take place in the TRJ studio in South San Francisco, California, during the week of August 19, 2013.

The contest winner will be selected on Monday, August 12, by the editorial team at The Rodder’s Journal, and will be notified by Tuesday, August 13. In determining the winning hot rod or custom

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Bethany Hamilton and teammate place 8th in Morocco's Gazelle Rally

found in Automobile Magazine, July issue... what an amazing news story to have in a car magazine! No one else has this story but Automobile Magazine is my guess!

Bethany will be on one of five US teams participating in the 2013 Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles. The well-known international competition, celebrating its 23rd year, will take place in France and Morocco from March 16th – March 31st. The off-road rally raid is unique in format – nine days of off-road driving competition using traditional dead reckoning navigation, outdated maps, no GPS or outside assistance while on course. It is considered one of the toughest all-female sporting events on the planet.

Bethany’s teammate, X-Games gold medalist navigator Chrissie Beavisis an architect by trade, but has top-notch skills in rally racing. She is also a driving instructor, rally racer and her capabilities as a mechanic and ace fabricator have led to appearances in popular TV shows such as “Monster Garage” as well as commentator roles for ESPN.

above press release from Bethany's website: http://bethanyhamilton.com/2013/02/gazelle-car-rally-across-morocco-in-march/

above photo from http://xgames.espn.go.com/rally-moto-x/gallery/9116249/bethany-hamilton-23rd-annual-gazelle-rally

Any wonder I'm a fan and subscriber?

With its unique concept involving eco-driving without excess speed, based on traditional navigation without GPS and for women only, the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc was the precursor to a new vision for auto rallies.

In our constant quest for quality, the environment has always been one of our main areas of focus. In 2010, the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc became the first auto rally in the world to obtain international environmental certification (ISO 14001:2004). 

http://www.rallyeaichadesgazelles.com/en/top+story

Yup, I just checked Google news, and not a word about it.

However,... very cool news for women, Bethany is a spokeman for Proctor and Gamble's Tampax business, and is hosting a contest for young women:

Tampax and pro-surfer Bethany Hamilton are joining forces to shine a spotlight on awesomely active girls - those who have the confidence to get off the sideline and into the game. The Awesomely Active Girls Challenge is designed to celebrate and reward girls who share pictures of moments when they have been awesomely active. In addition to being featured on the Tampax Facebook page, girls have the opportunity to win a great prize, which includes a chance for their photo to appear in Tampax Pearl Active advertising.

For one month, from June 21 until July 21, girls can enter the Awesomely Active Girls Challenge by submitting a photo of them taking on their favorite activity with 140 character caption on Facebook.com/Tampax. Beginning July 29 and through October 6 the community can place votes for their favorite moment. Each week, a winner will be selected and highlighted as the "Awesomely Active Girl of the Week," not only receiving the spotlight but also $500

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/06/20/surfer-bethany-hamilton-challenges-girls-to-be-awe/

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Sunoco is looking for some free publicity

Here's the deal... if you hang around a Sunoco gas station, (as in buying gas there) and get the sticker and put it on your car, you might be seen and awarded the grand prize.

Winning Couldn't Be Easier

For your chance to win, get the official Sunoco decal and stick it on your ride. Our spotters will be visiting Sunoco locations all summer long looking for drivers just like you. When they see you with your decal, they’ll make you a winner on the spot with prizes including Sunoco Gift Cards and complimentary 3D upgrades to see DreamWorks Animation’s TURBO, only in theatres. You’ll also be entered to win the grand prize- 5000 gallons of Sunoco fuel.

I think this is horrible. So, only by spending all your gas money at their over priced gas can you hope to be at the right place at the right time, with no guarantee that this give away is legit? Ever heard of a winner of these things? Me neither.

Anyway, according to google maps, there aren't any Sunoco gas stations North or West of Texas

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