Jeff Gordon said Tuesday he will be ready to race this weekend, even though the four-time NASCAR champion has a stiff back from his spectacular accident at Watkins Glen.
Gordon, who has been bothered by an aching back for more than a year, went head-on into a steel barrier during Monday’s road course race. The impact aggravated his back, but he should be able to handle this weekend’s race at Michigan International Speedway…Â Details
Folly Beach, SC – Sunny skies, a steady breeze and waves created perfect conditions for experienced surfers and autistic children to get out and surf at Folly Beach.
“He’s in Heaven. He’s just so happy and content. He doesn’t have any fear or any sense of danger,†said Eileen Rous.
Rous’ five year old son Cole has autism and she says that riding the waves has a therapeutic affect on him.
“He makes much better eye contact. He connects more with you and the professional surfer,†she said.
Just when we thought KB4C couldn’t get any better, it did.
Participants pumped up their kites and the clouds parted as 125 kiteboarders and about 20 standup paddlers took to the windy conditions and swell-blanketed waters of the Columbia for the 3rd annual event.
Through athlete fundraising, silent and live auctions, a raffle, and beer and food sales, participants raised over $58,000 for cancer programs!.. Details