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All scholarship awards are used by the students for post high school education. The scholarship can be used towards books or tuition at vocational/technical schools, junior college or universities. Criteria for winning the scholarships include three areas. The first area is grades. The second category is motorsports racing and the final category is promotional activities in the community.
BRADENTON:
Michael Elder
Bradenton, Florida
Age 12
$500 Attorney Justin and Ann Lumley Scholarship
School Haile Middle School, Honor Roll, Academic Achievement Award, Student of the Month, Perfect Attendance, Presidential Education Award, Mathematics Award, Talent Identification Program from Duke University for Academic Performance
Racing World Karting Association, Florida Karting Association and Dirt Devil Speedway, Go-Karts Championship Winner, Jr. Sportsman Champ and II
Community DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program graduate, School Patrol/Crossing Guard, Walk-A-Thon for school, Tennis Camp, School Orchestra
Goal 4-year College/University, Mechanical Engineer/NASCAR Driver
Tiffany
Elder
Bradenton, Florida
Age 10
$250 Lyn St. James Honorary Scholarship
School Gen Witt Elementary, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance award, Mathematics award
Racing Dirt Devil Speedway, Go-Kart, Novice Division
Community 2002 Mini-Miss Manatee County Fair, 2002 Bradenton Sunburst, 2002 State Baton Champion, Tomato Festival Performer, 2002 Parrish Heritage Festival, 2002 Young American Majorette, 4th runner-up 2002 Miss Majorette of Florida, Gymnastics, Children’s parade, Tennis Camp, Junior Achievement Program, 1st runner-up 2003 Miss Largo Pageant
Goal 4-year College/University, Arts Program
FORT LAUDERDALE:
Brian Blum
Margate, Florida
Age 12
$250 Hole Shot Engineering Scholarship
School Lyons Creek Middle School, Honor Roll
Racing Horstman Gold Cup, Florida Sprint Series, Go-Kart, 4-Cycle Coyote Go-Kart, Dr. Pepper and Joe Coulter- sponsors
Community Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation volunteer, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church activities
Goal 4-year College/University, Mechanical Engineering
Kevin Blum
Margate, Florida
Age 10
$250 Hole Shot Engineering Scholarship
School Liberty Elementary, Bronze Honor Roll
Racing Horstman Gold Cup, Florida Sprint Series, Go-Karts, 4-cycle Tony Kart, NAPA Auto Parts and Joe Coulter-sponsors
Community Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation volunteer, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church activities
Goal 2-year College, Communications
GAINESVILLE:
Darrell Pons
Gainesville, Florida
Age 12
$250 Q Motorsports Family Scholarship
School P. K. Yonge, University of Florida, Honor Roll, Safety Patrol, Outstanding Leadership Award, Certificate of Scholarship, Sunshine State Young Readers Award
Racing Gainesville Raceway, Junior Dragster Championship, Walley Award, Most Improved Male Driver Award
Community Kidfest, Cub Scouts Presentation, Gainesville Homecoming Parade, Veterans Administration Hospital Volunteer, Gainesville Nursing Home Volunteer, Shands Hospital Magazine Distribution, Gator Nationals/Walt Disney Display, Windsor Baptist Church Christmas Caroling
Goal 4-year College/University, Engineering
Whitney
Salmon
Middleburg,
Florida
Age 14
$250 Lyn St. James Honorary Scholarship
School Middleburg High School, Presidential of Academic Achievement Award, FCCLA State Winner, National Honor Society
Racing Gainesville, Junior Dragster
Community Freshman Class Vice President, MHS Marching Band, Advice for teens mentor, Teen Whispers.com helper
Goal 4-year College/University, Family or Estate Lawyer
HERNANDO COUNTY:
Michael
Smith
Brooksville,
Florida
Age 13
$250 Lugnuts Family Race Place/Wild Bill Revard Memorial Scholarship
School Powell Middle School, High Honors, Principal’s List, Science Student of the Semester, Geography Student of the Semester
Racing Dirt Devil Speedway, Florida Karting Association, Central Florida Karting, Go-Karts, Junior Sportsman II, Sponsor-Snap On Tools
Community BETA Club Fund Raising Events
Goal 4-year College/University-Engineer
LAKELAND:
Jason Howell
Lakeland, Florida
Age 17
$250 Tri-City Kart Club/C. J. Marvin Memorial Scholarship
School Mulberry Senior High, Key Club, J. V. Baseball “Best Attitude” Award, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Soccer
Racing Sprockets Park Go-Karts Stock Lite Championship, Sponsor-Torbert/Trucking
Community Medulla Elementary Volunteer
Goal 4-Year College/University, Elementary Education/Physical Ed
Rebecca
Menditto
Lakeland,
Florida
Age 15
$1,000 Sunshine Speedway Scholarship
School George Jenkins High School, Algebra II Honors, Moffitt Certificate of Service Award, FCAT-Certificate of Achievement Math, FBLA, Student Council, Mu Alpha Theta, Debonnettes
Racing NHRA and IHRA Junior Drag Racing Program, Track Champion Gainesville, Race of Champions Win Bristol, TN, Team Spirit Award
Community Salute to Racing, Country in the Park Pinellas Park, Published in Drag Racing News, ESPN coverage, Jr. Dragster Magazine, Volunteer H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Institute, Church activities, Senior Girl Scout (10 Years)
Goal 4-year College/University
Ricky
Menditto
Lakeland,
Florida
Age 11
$250 Sunshine Dragstrip/Bradenton Motorsports Park Scholarship
School R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School, Principal’s Gold Award, Soccer, Safety Patrol, Tour Guide
Racing NHRA and IHRA Junior Drag Racing Program
Community Salute to Racing, Country in the Park Pinellas Park, Caring & Sharing Toy Donation
Goal 4-year College/University
Burton Morse
Lakeland,
Florida
Age 18
$750 Alan Kulwicki Memorial/Barbara & Wayne Engelbert Scholarship
School Florida Institute of Technology, Freshman, Work Study Program with Senior Design Formula SAE racecar
Racing Auburndale Speedway, Orlando Speedworld, New Smyrna Speedway, Ocala Speedway, Modified Mini-Stock
Community American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society Automotive Engineers, FIT Sailing Club-treasurer, Volunteer Kids Club Racing Seminars
Goal 4-year College/University-Mechanical Engineer
Gerald White
Lakeland, Florida
Age 9
$250 Tri-City Kart Club/C. J. Marvin Memorial Scholarship
School Valley View Elementary, Certificate of Effort
Racing Quarter Midget Florida Series, Bandolero
Community Baseball, Tae Kwon Do Black Belt, Church Festival Display
Goal 4-year College/University
PASCO COUNTY:
David Davis
Hudson, Florida
Age 12
$250 Tri-City Kart Club/C.J. Marvin Memorial Scholarship
School Hudson Middle School, Honor Roll
Racing Tri-City Kart Club, Dirt Devil, Go-Karts, Sprint Kart and Champ Kart, Sponsor-Father/Uncle’s Roofing Company, Jimmy’s Hair Salon
Community Salvation Army girl’s basketball team coach
Goal Vocational/Technical School
PINELLAS COUNTY:
Courtney
Andries
Pinellas Park, Florida
Age 17
$1,000 J & J Auto Body & Painting, Helen Fletcher Memorial and Sunshine Speedway Scholarships
School Pinellas Park High School, Criminal Justice Academy magnet program, Student of the Month, pole vault and track, flag-football, Law Honor Society-treasurer, Junior Class Parliamentarian, Florida Public Service Assn. Member, A>W>A>R>E> (multicultural club), American Sign Language Club and Interact Service Club
Racing Tri-City Kart Club Go-Karts, Sunshine Speedway, Yamaha Light class
Community Pinellas Park T-Bird youth football & cheerleading volunteer, Camp Florida Clean up, Ronald McDonald House Breakfast and Christmas tree decorating, US Armed services packages charity, Camp Anytown volunteer counselor
Goal Four-year College/University-Business or Law related Degree
Nick Andries
Pinellas Park, Florida
Age 12
$500 Tri-City Kart Club/CJ Marvin Memorial, Sunshine Speedway Racing Association Scholarships
School Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School, Honor Roll, Track team
Racing Tri-City Kart Club Go-Karts, Sunshine Speedway, and World Karting Association, Yamaha Jr. Sportsman
Community Pinellas Park Christmas Parade, Great American Teach-in, Short Track USA Radio appearance
Goal Four-year College/University
Tyler
Andries
Pinellas Park, Florida
Age 11
$250 Sunshine Speedway Scholarship
School Pinellas Central Elementary, Super Citizen, President’s Physical Fitness award
Racing Tri-City Kart Club, Florida Championship Series, Cadet Class
Community Great American Teach-In, “Touch a Truck” event, Pinellas Park Thunderbirds J. V. Mighty Mights football player, Pinellas Park National League baseball
Goal Undetermined
Derek
Carvalho
Largo, Florida
Age 14
$500 Sunshine Speedway Racing Association Scholarship
School Largo Middle School, National Junior Honor Society, Honor Roll
Racing Tri-City Kart Club, Go Karts, 4-cycle Briggs & Straton Gold
Community St. Patrick’s Church volunteer
Goal 4-year College/University, Engineering
Dustin
Chisholm
Seminole, Florida
Age 15
$750 Tri-City Kart Club/C. J. Marvin Memorial Scholarship
School Seminole High School, Honor Roll, Student of the Month, Who’s Who American Students
Racing World Karting Association, National Dirt Series, WKA State Series, FKA State Series, CFK Dirt Series, Go-Karts, Oval Stock Kart and Champ Kart, Go-Karts Star Champ, Championship wins, Sponsors- VP Racing Engines, Cope Signs, Lightning Light Racing Bodies
Community Short Track USA Radio guest, Church Youth Group Volunteer, Tutor at elementary and middle school
Goal NASCAR Technical Institute
Austin Craig
St. Petersburg, Florida
Age 10
$250 Tri-City Kart Club/C. J. Marvin Memorial Scholarship
School First Baptist Christian School, Honor Roll, Student of the Month, Conductor’s Choice
Racing Tri-City Kart Club, Florida Championship Series-WKA, Go-Kart, Yamaha Jr. Sportsman Class, Sponsor Home Improvement Services
Community Pinellas Park Country in the Park and Christmas Parade
Goal 4-year College/University
Michael
Gulliver
Largo,
Florida
Age 13
$500 Sunshine Speedway Racing Association
Lugnuts Family Race Place/Wild Bill Revard Memorial Scholarships
School Largo Middle School, Principal’s List, Academic Achievement in Science, Geography & Reading
Racing Tri-City Kart Club, Go-Karts, 4-Cycle Briggs & Straton Gold
Community Tri-City Kart Club volunteer clean up
Goal Four-year College/University
Ashley
Larson
Pinellas
Park, Florida
Age
18
$250 Sunshine Speedway Scholarship
School St. Petersburg College, Freshman,
Racing Sunshine Speedway, Mini-Stock class; Rookie of the Year
World Karting Association, Fl. Championship Series-Go-Karts Heavy, Medium Class
Community Tutor for Reading St. Pete College, Back-to-School Celebration Pinellas Expo Center
Goal 4-year College/University, Athletic Training/Sports Medicine
Ryan Maslar
Clearwater,
Florida
Age
17
$750 Tri-City Kart Club/C. J. Marvin Memorial
Sunshine Speedway Racing Association Scholarships
School Pinellas Park High School, Criminal Justice Program, Mock Trial Team
Racing World Karting Association, 4 Cycle Senior Class Briggs Medium,
Sunshine Speedway championship 4 cycle Heavy and Light
Community Interact Service Club
Goal 4-year College/University, Pre-Law
Dalton
Nelson
Pinellas Park,
Florida
Age
9
$250 Lugnuts Family Race Place/Wild Bill Revard Memorial
School Pinellas Park Elementary, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance award, Computer Club, Mentor
Racing Tri-City Kart Club, Sunshine Speedway, DeSoto Kart Klub, Go-Karts, Jr. Champ Teal
Community Salute to Racing Sarasota, Pinellas Park Parade, House of Prayers Church volunteer and active member
Goal 4-year College-Criminal Lawyer
Kyle Roberts
St. Petersburg, Florida
Age
14
$250 Sunshine Dragstrip/Bradenton Motorsports Park Scholarship
School John Hopkins Middle School, Honor Roll,
Racing Sunshine Dragstrip, IHRA Junior Dragster Series
Community Scouting
Goal 4-year College/University, Automobile Designer
Sean
Scampton
Pinellas
Park, Florida
Age
17
$750 Sunshine Speedway, Lugnuts Family Race Place/Wild Bill Revard Memorial and Tri-City Kart Club/C. J. Marvin Memorial Scholarship
School Pinellas Park High School, Honor Roll, Outstanding Performance American History, FCAT Test Outstanding Performance, Best Supporting Actor in drama, Certified Thespian, Varsity Letter for Swim Team, Who’s Who American Students
Racing Tri-City Kart Club-Sprint Kart
Community Lugnuts Family Fund Raiser, Country in the Park Pinellas Park, Suncoast Cathedral Drama Club, Youth Club and Ministry Member
Goal 4-year College/University-Pastoral Ministries/Theology
Dale Shelton
St. Petersburg, Florida
Age
14
$500 Alan Kulwicki Memorial/Barbara & Wayne Engelbert Scholarship
School Southside Fundamental Middle School, National Junior Honor Society, Vice President
Racing Citrus County Speedway-Thunderstock, DeSoto Super Speedway-Pure Stock, Sponsors-Rick the Roofer, Dave Pletcher Racing, Whitey’s Transmissions, Red’s Reliable Auto Repair, Herb’s Home Improv.
Community Fossil Park Teen Council
Goal 4-year College/University-Engineering
Carl Staton
Pinellas Park, Florida
Age
7
$250 Sunshine Speedway Scholarship
School Pinellas Central, Best Student Award, Physical Education Award, Student of the Month Award
Racing Tri-City Kart Club, Go-Karts, Kids Karts, Sponsor-Andries Motorsports
Community Church activities, Soccer, Baseball
Goal 2 or 4-year College/University-Winston Cup Race Car Driver
Kayla Staton
Pinellas Park, Florida
Age
14
$350 Sunshine Speedway, Tri-City Kart Club/C. J. Marvin Memorial Scholarship Award
School Morgan Middle School, Most Improved Cheerleading, Perfect Attendance, Honor Roll
Racing Tri-City Kart Club, Go-Karts, Junior Gold
Community Cheerleading, Church Youth Group/Volunteer, Pinellas Pk. Parade
Goal 4-year College/University, Lawyer
SARASOTA:
Casey
Johnson
Sarasota,
Florida
Age
17
$1,250 Helen Fletcher Memorial, Sunshine Speedway, Eleanor Morse Scholarships
School Cardinal Mooney High School
Racing DeSoto Speedway, Limited Late Model, East Bay Raceway, Sprint Cars 360ci, 700 h.p., Sponsors-Harris Trucking, Fox Furniture
Community Heritage Festival Bradenton display sprint car, Cardinal Mooney volunteer work
Goal University of North Carolina, Fall 2003, Mechanical Engineering
Bryan Wagner
Sarasota,
Florida
Age
17
$1,000 DeSoto Super Speedway Scholarship
School Pineview High School, Honor Roll, Band, Track and Field Team, Theatre Program, Newspaper
Racing DeSoto Super Speedway, Mini-Stock and Modified Mini-Stock, Sponsor-Wear-Dated Carpet Fiber
Community Boy Scouts Eagle Scout Rank, Special project with Suncoast Center for Independent Living house project for Multiple Scoliosis patient, Manatee School for Arts & Sciences project
Goal 4-year College/University-Journalism/Communication
TAMPA:
Aric
Almirola
Tampa, Florida
Age 19
$500 Dave & Carol Pletcher Scholarship
School University of Central Florida, Freshman, Major-Mechanical Engineering, Honors Society, Bright Futures Scholarship
Racing Florida Sunbelt Super Series, Super late model
Community Society of Automotive Engineering
Goal Bachelor’s Degree-Mechanical Engineering
John Grimm
Seffner, Florida
Age
9
$250 Sunshine Speedway Scholarship
School Lopez Elementary, Principal’s Honor Roll
Racing Dirt Devil’s Speedway, DeSoto Speedway, WKA Dirt Series Championship, St. Lucie Speedway, Fruitland Park, Go-Karts, Jr. Sportsman 1 division
Community Operation Shoe Box, School Fund Raisers
Goal 4-Year College/University, Engineering or Business
NASCAR Driver
David Pollen
Tampa, Florida
Age
14
$500 DeSoto Super Speedway Scholarship
School Rodgers Middle School, High Honor Roll, Honors Classes, , Soccer Team
Racing DeSoto Super Speedway-Truck Series, Miniature Motorsports Future Stars, Florida State Champion and Super Regional Champion, Sponsors-B & D Trucking and Equipment Co., PMS Motorsports, Tampa Bay Stevedores, Smith Sandpaper, Classic Sandblasting
Community Future Farmers of America recreational advisor, Swine Show Red Ribbon, Racing for Kids event at Shriners Hospital, Racing Roundup TV Show
Goal 4-year College/University-Engineering or NASCAR Technical Institute
WINTER HAVEN:
Laura Weaver
Winter
Haven, Florida
Age
15
$750 Lyn St. James Honorary Scholarship
School International Baccalaureate Bartow High School, Honor Roll with Distinction, National Honor Roll, President’s Education Award, Who’s Who Among American High School, 1st place Impromptu & Grammar/Vocabulary at World Language Festival Competition, Varsity Girl’s Golf Team Most Improved player and Captain, FFA Scholarship, Duke University’s TIP Program, FCAT top 1% in nation, Most Likely to Succeed
Racing Racing for Kids Club-Dodge Charger at Auburndale Speedway, Sponsors-Pitts’ Muffler, Mason’s Custom Paint and Body
Community Key Club Secretary and Treasurer, Charity Run, Great American Clean Up, Special Olympics, Le Mot Juste Literary Magazine, Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, Carols in the Park, PCC Fall Festival, La Sertoma Rummage Sale, Relay for Life
Goal 4-year College/University-Veterinary Medicine
Pamela
Weaver
Winter
Haven, Florida
Age
13
$500 Lyn St. James Honorary Scholarship
School Jewett Academy Middle School, Honor Roll, Duke University TIP program, Student of the Month, Perfect Attendance, Who’s Who Among American Students, Jewett Academy Symphonic Band and District Music Ensemble
Racing Racing for Kid’s Club, Dodge Charger, Auburndale Speedway
Community Conservation Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Girl Scouts, All County Band, Youth Program at First Baptist Church, Suncoast Citrus volunteer
Goal
4-year College/University
Attorney Leonard McCue and
his wife, Barbara, founded the Q Motorsports Family Student Racer
Scholarship Program to promote education among young people who race.
A Board of Director’s meets annually to select scholarship
winners. Current Board Members are, Leonard and Barbara McCue, Jill Marie,
Attorney Chris M. Vorbeck, Claudia Straw, CPA, Foelgner, Ronz & Straw
CPA’s, Barbara and Wayne Engelbert, Alan Kulwicki Foundation, Bonnie and
Frank Hill, Sunshine Speedway, Barry
and Sheri Fletcher, Tri-City Kart Club, Bill Green and Honorary Board
Member Lyn St. James, Retired Indy Car Race Car Driver.
Students are judged in three categories: grades at school,
sanctioned motorsports participation and community service/self
promotional activities. Scholarships
are awarded to
Scholarships are funded by donations to this 501 c 3 charity by
individuals interested in promoting education to young people.
Donations in excess of $500.00 result in named scholarships on
behalf of the donor. Anyone
interested in donating to this scholarship charity can call
1-800-332-1992.
Members of the press are invited to interview scholarship winners.
Please contact our office to coordinate interviews with the
scholarship winners.
For more information, please contact:
Attorney Leonard A. McCue
Phone 1-800-332-1992
Email Q@Qlaw.com
Registration/Donation Form
The Q Motorsports Family is proud to announce the Student Racer Scholarship Program, a 501 (c)(3) charity.
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Why?
We are the Q Motorsports Family and we are dedicated to supporting competition in motorsports, academic achievement, community involvement and physical fitness. If you are a student from first grade through high school senior, compete in sanctioned motorsports, and believe in the importance of good grades and helping out in your community, you may be eligible to receive scholarships, prizes & awards as a member of the Q Motorsports Family.
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Who Qualifies?
Any student racer in the state of Florida, age 5 to 21, may be nominated by a parent or guardian for membership in the Q Motorsports Family and to compete for the annual Student Racer Scholarship Program. The sanctioned racing venues are as follows: motorcycles, go-carts, motorized water vehicles, radio-controlled cars, QT midgets, drag racing, circle track racing and road racing.
The criteria for winning a Student Racer Scholarship for your race venue follows:
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33 1/3% based on official, certified race results for race year ending December 1st.
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33 1/3% based on certified academic records.
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33 1/3% based on documented, multimedia race-related self-promotional activities, in combination with extracurricular activities, community service participation, as well as charitable and / or church activities.
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What?
As a nominee, you will receive the complete Q Motorsports Family Racer Scholarship Program membership kit to assist you in planning your motorsports future and put you in our winner's circle. Look for our quarterly newsletter.
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When?
Nominations must be received in our office no later than March 15th. Winners of the Q Family Student Racer Scholarships in each category will be announced during March.
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Where?
Our Student Racers of the Year will be honored at a ceremony at Sunshine Speedway, 4500 Ulmerton Rd.,Clearwater, Florida.
The Q Motorsports Family is directed by Leonard A. McCue -a seasoned automobile racer, attorney and former educator - who believes in promoting what he loves most: competition motorsports. Recognizing the importance of education and family values, Attorney McCue created the Q Motorsports Family to reward those racers who can balance their school work with the sport of racing. The Q Motorsports Family also recognizes other important virtues such as community involvement, entrepreneurial efforts, physical fitness & good sportsmanship.
Information or Questions. Please E-mail us here Or call us at 1-800-332-1994