Mid-American Stays Involved with ACS, Road America

Matt Panure
Mid American Stock Car Series
November 1, 2009

FORT ATKINSON, Wis. (November 1, 2009) – Although there were no stock cars cruising around the historical four-mile venue this fall, the Mid-American Stock Car Series was still present in the annual American Cancer Society Run/Walk at Road America. MASCS co-owner Julie Strasburg and several other Mid-American members participated in the event Saturday, October 31.

For the third consecutive year, Strasburg led the Mid-American Marauders team in fundraising for the run/walk. The team was given that moniker by MASCS starter Dave Sankey two years ago. “Dave put the name out there. I said, ‘so what, it’s fine. We’ll keep it,’” Strasburg said jokingly.

Though the team was smaller without Mid-American teams present, Strasburg recognized the importance of staying active in the event. She said she felt the need to continue Mid-American’s show of support for the ACS.

“Nearly everyone has been affected by the word cancer, either personally, through relatives or friends,” Strasburg said. “The American Cancer Society is a very well known worthy cause continually working with the medical research to bring about a cure for the dreaded disease. I’m really happy to keep the series involved with such a great organization.”

MASCS competitor Louie Goss is one who has been affected by cancer through a friend. He and three friends joined Strasburg as part of the team, as they did last year. “It’s for a great cause,” said Goss.

In last year’s running of the Fight for the Cure Fall Classic, Goss recorded a career best finish of fourth.

It was hard to contain that competitive spirit this year. “I’m sure once we get close to the start/finish line someone will pick up the pace and we’ll be in a dead sprint.” Goss said before the event Saturday. He won the foot race amongst him and his friends last year. “I’m not only fast in the race car, I might actually be faster on my feet.” This year, however, Strasburg cited a third place finish for Goss.

The Marauders raised $800 in the run/walk. Donations were made by several friends and sponsors of the Mid-American Stock Car Series, including MASCS event sponsor, Hankscraft, Inc.

They finished with a time of 1 hour 11 minutes.