SONOMA, Calif. — Drag racing
fans have the opportunity to battle on the Infineon Raceway kart track with racers from the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series at the 9th annual NHRA Tour de Charity.
Infineon Raceway will host the charitable event on Saturday, March 26, with all proceeds benefiting Speedway Children’s Charities. The event has raised more than $84,000 for needy youth groups in Sonoma County since its inception in 2003  … Details
Many windsurfers have lost their loved ones, homes and offices after the tragic Christchurk earthquake, in New Zealand. Windsurfing New Zealand has set up a bank account in which windsurfers from around the world can deposit their donations.
Once donations stop, Windsurfing NZ will distribute funds appropriately, after discussing the needs with the Canterbury Windsurfing Association … Details
All British windsurfers have been challenged to make history. The “Windsurfing 4 Cancer Research” wants to gather 1000 wind riders at midday, in the ocean and lakes of the United Kingdom, on May 1st 2011.
W4CR wants to raise awareness and collect funds for cancer research, education and support. The event is also open to kiteboarders, SUPs, kayaks and other sailing craft, whether you’re beginner or expert  … Details
Jeanette Dunscombe says she grew up in the skateboard community in Arizona before she moved to Madison 13 years ago. Now that she has two sons learning to grind and flip locally, she is helping Madison build its first outdoor skate park.
She’s doing it the way she knows how — booking a rock show.
Dunscombe booked shows for the now-defunct Slipper Club from 2005 to 2007. On Saturday, Feb. 19, at the High Noon Saloon, she’ll present a DJ and three bands that will bang out skateboarders’ most revered genres — heavy metal and punk rock. The lineup includes Madison’s Antiprism, Systemic Torment and DJ Jeremy Thomas. Wausau loud rockers Romero round out the bill … Details