Rick and Joe went out to RPM this morning to check on the condition of the track and agreed that the track is in good enough condition to proceed with our Oct. 12 DE plans. Their clean-up efforts continue to show improvement and we are confident that there is adequate clean space for the paddock area. RPM Report: Overall track condition is good. Completed 2 full track circuits – during the first stopped at each major corner to inspect curbing (inside and outside) and run-off areas. Curbing is in good

Joe Chambers had the following update on the current status of RPM after the recent floods: A few of us went down and drove RPM Saturday morning. I’m very pleased to say that there is still a track out there. They have done a good job getting it cleaned off, but there is still some work to be done. I was driving at about 80% and felt comfortable. It was fun! There is still some dirt in some of the corners and some weeds are growing in the cracks. I

In January the Great Plains Region selected “Angels Among Us” as our 2019 charity. Angels Among Us is a local Omaha 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides financial support to families whose children have cancer. Families in need are referred to AAU through the social work offices of Children’s Hospital & Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine. Any family living in Nebraska is eligible to apply. Once approved, they provide families up to $500 per month for a period of 18 months to be used toward payment of bills. While paying a monthly

Our hearts go out to everyone that has been affected by the devastating flooding that has occurred in Nebraska and Iowa. The impact of the flooding in our community will be felt for a long time. Many groups are organizing to provide much-needed help to those affected. I cannot recall a time when the GPR has ever formed a volunteer team to help those in our club in this way. I am writing to our membership today to explore the level of interest for putting together such a team. If

The board is excited to announce that the GPR has selected Angels Among Us as our 2019 charity. Angels Among Us supports families of children who have cancer and are receiving treatment here in Omaha. They are an Omaha based organization that primarily helps kids and their families from our community. On January 25th, GPR Treasurer Moe Shanley and President Joe Chambers presented a $1,000 check to Susie Nelson, Executive Director for Angels Among Us, made possible by our 2018 parade lap and raffle donations. We will be raising donations