So cool!
Photograph Courtesy Out Motorsports
Even though we all work to make the motorsports world more inclusive for everyone, there is one barrier that’s still difficult for many to overcome: money.
To better support LGBTQ+ enthusiasts, Out Motorsports is offering a scholarship program that covers the cost of entry and hotel stay for five lucky contestants at each of its two Trackcross events this year at Summit Point Raceway–about $600 per person.
[Out Motorsports Creates a Space for LGBTQ+ Racing Enthusiasts]
Out Motorsports even has loaner helmets for those who need them, so all entrants need to concern themselves with is what they're driving on track and how to get there.
Apply for yourself or someone you know here, and learn more about Out Motorsports at outmotorsports.com.
So cool!
Excellent! Is there a way to support that scholarship program financially? I looked on the website and didn't see anything.
In reply to APEowner :
Let me get someone who can help answer that question on the other line.
Good.
APEowner said:Excellent! Is there a way to support that scholarship program financially? I looked on the website and didn't see anything.
Hey there, so the scholarship is fully funded for 5 drivers per event at this point (thank you Toyota, Mazda, and Michelin!) but any additional funds we raise will allow us to accept a few more applicants.
All I can really offer is a Venmo Business account, but we can be found there @OutMotorsports if anyone would like to support.
Very cool, might have to add a couple stickers
Buy from them and that'll help fund more scholarships in the future PLUS you get cool swag.
Hey all - thanks Colin & David & co for sharing this with the GRM fam! I am super excited that this seemingly-crazy idea has come to fruition and we are able to do the dang thing. Between scholarship funds and other support (prizes, awards dinner, giveaways to all registered drivers) we have some very real support from a lot of brands - and people at said brands - who believe in greater inclusion and diversity in amateur motorsport.
Those brands (so far) are Toyota, Mazda, Michelin, Hawk Performance, Motul, OG Racing, and Grease Monkey Gloves. I have a few things cooking with others as well.
We would love to have anyone and everyone at our events, so long as you're not a jerk about getting more LGBTQ folks involved in this kinda thing. Both track weekends are held at Summit Point. Registration is open for May 7/8 here and October 8/9 here.
Donating now!
Edit: Except that there are no results in personal or business on Venmo that match that name.
Edit again: It helps if your fat thumbs dont spell it Mororsports. Found ya.
Brake_L8 (Forum Supporter) said:Hey all - thanks Colin & David & co for sharing this with the GRM fam! I am super excited that this seemingly-crazy idea has come to fruition and we are able to do the dang thing. Between scholarship funds and other support (prizes, awards dinner, giveaways to all registered drivers) we have some very real support from a lot of brands - and people at said brands - who believe in greater inclusion and diversity in amateur motorsport.
Those brands (so far) are Toyota, Mazda, Michelin, Hawk Performance, Motul, OG Racing, and Grease Monkey Gloves. I have a few things cooking with others as well.
We would love to have anyone and everyone at our events, so long as you're not a jerk about getting more LGBTQ folks involved in this kinda thing. Both track weekends are held at Summit Point. Registration is open for May 7/8 here and October 8/9 here.
Ya know... these events are only about 3.5 hours from me. I'll have to check the schedule.
In reply to Brake_L8 (Forum Supporter) :
The idea and concept is so far from a crazy one. I'll also encourage any interested parties to check out your YouTube channel, as the content is properly topnotch and I suspect that pretty much everyone on here will find it to be subscription worthy.
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