Jack Beckman: A Racer Who Cares
As part of the Racers Who Care program, NHRA Funny Car driver Jack Beckman will speaking at the YMCA in Santa Monica on Friday.
Beckman will talk about his pursuit of becoming a professional drag racer and telling the campers about the importance of following your dreams. The presentation is open to the public.
Beckman drives for Don Schumacher Racing and was fifth in the Funny Car standings in 2007. He won two races and was part of the NHRA's first Countdown, which included the top-eight drivers in the Funny Car division competing in a playoff format over the last six races of the year.
The YMCA in Santa Monica is at 1332 6th Street, between Wilshire and Santa Monica boulevards.
The presentation begins at 4 p.m.