If you haven't heard about Bruce
Litton's shop, you're probably one of a small few. Not only does the shop
house his 300+ mph Lucas Oil Top Fuel team, the shop also doubles as a
recreation of Litton's hometown of Oneida, Tenn. The 1950's style shops
and businesses make up a Main Street USA feel that's a delight to
visitors.
Litton's shop has never before been open to the general public. However,
on September 3rd, that will change as Litton hosts an Open House from
4-7pm to benefit Riley Hospital for Children and Racers for Christ. This
event will be run in conjunction with the largest drag racing event in the
country, the NHRA Mac Tools U.S. Nationals. Litton's shop is within
walking distance of O'Reilly Raceway Park, where the U.S. Nationals will
be held.
The Open House is sure to be a good time. As you stroll through old-town
Oneida, you can stop in and have a Coke or Root beer float with RFC
President Larry Smiley and wife Linda who will be on hand and sure to be
decked in fine 50's style.
Riley Hospital for Children is located in Indianapolis and is considered
among the best children's hospitals in the nation. Litton has dedicated
this racing season to raising awareness for the work of Riley Hospital and
for the life of a young patient who lost a battle with cancer earlier this
year. Karsyn Bell was a delightful and endearing little girl diagnosed
with a rare form of brain cancer. She fought fearlessly for two years, but
on January 23rd of this year she lost her fight with the unrelenting
disease. In memory and honor of her life, Litton displays her picture on a
decal on his Lucas Oil Top Fuel dragster.
"Karsyn was a very special girl. I want to honor her life," explains
Litton. "Every one of us is connected to a child in some way. These
children are our future. That makes a soft spot in anybody's heart. If you
have a child that's healthy, then you're blessed. I'd like to see Riley
Hospital gain support so that someday when someone does need help it will
be there for them with all the modern technology and the best doctors
available to take care of these kids. You never know when it may be a
child of your own."
Support Riley Hospital for Children and Racers for Christ, and complete
your trip to the U.S. Nationals with a stop by Oneida, Tennessee. You can
even bring your poodle skirt or slick your hair back. So join the fun at
Litton's Open House on September 3rd from 4-7 pm. Bruce will be glad you
stopped by and so will you.
For more on Racers for Christ visit http://www.teamrfc.org
For more on Riley Hospital visit www.rileychildrenshospital.com
