We regularly receive testimonials and appreciation for our Day at the Races events, and we certainly appreciate them.

Here are some recent examples.

- "Thanks SO much Cindy!! I LOVE racing cars and had a new 3 series BMW when a 100 foot tree fell on it/me as I was driving past it in a summer storm. I had just gotten it, with a standard shift (to wind out the gears of course) and was saving money to attend their racing school/track in North Carolina. So now you know how much I LOVED being there. The Grand Prix was a TRUE dream for me and one of the very few occasions it helped being in a wheelchair so I could accept your wonderful invitation!" Paula S.
- "Thank you so much for everything this weekend.  It really was an incredible experience.  SSPF and Andretti Autosport provided a first class experience for us all.  If there is anything I can do in the future to help promote SSPF please let me know, it would be my pleasure.  Hope the rest of your events go equally well." Jeff H.
- "Just got back from an OUTSTANDING full day at the Grand Prix!!  Cindy and Jody did a WONDERFUL job working out the "first event day" kinks and the group appeared to truly enjoy themselves.  Larry and I went places today we've never seen or experienced.  We went everywhere and participated in everything I've ever wanted to do; with the exception of getting to actually drive one of the cars.  Actually, the A.J. Foyt team took the steering wheel off their car and had me hold it for a picture; with a comment "Don't drop it because it costs $20,000". :-)  The day wouldn't have been possible without the thoughtful and time consuming preparation of both of you.  Thank you for an experience we will never forget!!"  Paula & Larry
- "Want to thank Sam Schmidt and the Sam Schmidt Foundation as well as Michael Andretti and Andretti Autosport for one incredible experience for all of us at this year’s Baltimore Grand Prix. These two gentlemen over the years have gone above and beyond for hundreds and thousands of disabled individuals." Patrick R. 
- "Thanks again to all for creating such an exciting and pleasurable day at the races. My friend and I stayed most of the afternoon until 'my engine ran out of fuel'. We found a nice lady operating a wheel chair lift hidden behind a fence at the grand stand in front of the chicanes. She was very kind, she lifted me up straight away and pointed us directly to an area designate for wheel chairs, the view was awesome. Lunch was a blessing and we enjoyed it along with the behind the scenes tour of the Indy cars. All the best to everyone that made this day possible."  David S.
- "Words can't express what a nice getaway the Indy cars were last Saturday.  (We had a medically stressful week)... so the Indy cars were such a fantastic break for Sean to be a kid again and enjoy the races.  Sean is mechanically inclined so he really was fascinated by visiting the pit area, seeing the cars up close and watching the pit crew in action.  He also enjoyed Tom's description of his trucks that transport the race cars and all of their parts.  He left the races truly happy and inspired not to let his disability define who he is.  Thank you so much - the Day at the Races really meant so much more!"  Sean and Kris K.
- "What an amazing day and the kids in my program (and my own) had a BLAST!  I honestly cannot thank you enough and this was a day that these kids will never forget.  There were several moments today that were priceless, but there was one thing that happened that I really wanted to share with you.  It was as we were loading the bus to get the kids home.  The gentleman from the National Guard racing car team had been talking to my family.  He asked if we were going to bring the kids back to the race tomorrow.  It was that moment that I realized that of all the kids I brought today, none of them would have been able to have that experience if not for the generosity of the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation.  Your efforts made it possible for these kids to experience something special.  Please pass on my appreciation to Sam and the rest of the folks from SSPF, and to the Andretti family and pit crews, for taking such great care of the kids today."  Trooper.
- "They all had the best time ever!  That made it 100 times for fun for Kate and I.  I can't thank you enough for the powerful work you do bringing light into our sometimes too dark world.  Please send a special thanks to Sam and Martin Plowman (The Big One Seven!) who was so sweet with the kids, they loved him." Dan M. 
- "... thank you for all of the fun my cousin, Tom and I had at the Kentucky Speedway.  I got an autographed photo of the Indy-Lights racer, Pippa Mann, which has a place of honor on my awards shelf.  Please give Sam my absolute best, as he is a true hero, and inspiration to anyone he comes into contact with.  My disability is so minor, compared to that of so many people.  I firmly believe that my life was spared, so that I could hopefully inspire others to overcome their pitfalls that life throws at them.  I hope I am doing a good job in this respect, but seeing Sam makes my problems so minor, I am humbled.  God Bless you, your foundation, and Sam Schmidt.  Sincerely,  M. S. V. Cpl. USMC  (ret)"
- "I don't see myself as an individual with a disability. I just see myself as a person that can't walk very well... I had so much fun when I got invited to the track last summer. I have never seen so many people with disabilities smile so much. It was truly a highlight of my year.  I have been keeping up with the team stats via the web. I can't believe they have done so well. Awesome Job!!!! I have been converted to and Indy car fan ever since my trip to the KY Speedway. Tell everyone on the team CONGRATULATIONS...from us.....K. Combs"
- "Cindy contacted me through Linkedin to invite me to A Day at the Races at Homstead Motor Speedway. I was with a group of about twenty disabled persons from the area invited to to experience a day of Indy Car practice. I am a triple amputee. We met and heard Sam Schmidt's inspirational story of crashing his race car, becoming a quadriplegic but going on to manage a successful racing team. Cindy did a tremendous job of organizing and managing this complex event. Getting twenty of us plus our guests into the infield through tight security was a marvel. From there it was an exciting dream come true...eating in the Andretti Team dining tent, meeting drivers. then viewing the rows of moter homes, transporters, garages and finally right down to the pits. Because of Cindy's organization everythig went off without a hitch. A great day with incredible access thanks to Cindy Norton." Ted B., Engineer Supervisor US Coast Guard.

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