Celebrities Tear Up The Track For Kids Charity. 30th Anniversary Toyota Pro Celebrity Race
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Celebrities Hit the Track for Kids' Charity: 30th Anniversary of the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race
For the past 29 years, stars from film, TV, music, and sports have revved up their engines in the streets of Long Beach, California, for the annual Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race. This exciting event brings together celebrities like Cameron Diaz, George Lucas, and Queen Latifah to race through 10 adrenaline-pumping laps at over 100 mph?"all in support of children’s hospitals.
A Highlight of the Long Beach Toyota Grand Prix
As a featured event in the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, this race holds the title of the longest-running corporate-sponsored event of its kind. Celebrities compete not just with their star power but also with their driving skills, learned during a rigorous eight-day preparation involving charity work, car tuning, and race training.
Participants undergo an intensive four-day session to master vehicle handling and track navigation before taking on a practice run and then the full race on April 8. Thousands of spectators cheer them on, both in person and via national TV broadcasts.
Fierce Competition for a Cause
Les Unger, national motorsports manager at Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., describes the thrill: "The competition is fierce. Celebrities initially expect a friendly race, but they soon find themselves caught up in rivalries and camaraderie, transforming into race car drivers right before your eyes."
Patrick Dempsey, known for his role as Dr. Derek Shepherd on "Grey’s Anatomy," experienced this firsthand. After participating in the 2005 race, Dempsey continued pursuing professional racing and will return in 2006 as a "pro" competitor. "Toyota's event combines fun and competition, all for a worthy cause. I couldn’t resist returning," he shared.
Supporting "Racing for Kids"
While learning racing skills, celebrities also help raise funds for "Racing for Kids," a national organization supporting children's hospitals. Participants visit Miller Children’s Hospital in Long Beach to bring joy and inspiration to young patients. Since 1991, the race has generated over $1.3 million, benefiting both Miller Children’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Orange County.
The 2006 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race will take place on Saturday, April 8, in downtown Long Beach, broadcast nationally on SPEED. This event continues to blend entertainment, competition, and philanthropy, making it truly one of a kind.
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