5ive for 12

Hey, you guys in the Yard, I want you to get behind the #12 car in next week's Indy 500. I'm one of 12 celebrity partners joining Luczo Dragon Racing behind driver Tomas Scheckter.

Here's part of the press release they sent out….

Each year, Luczo Dragon Racing partners with 12 champion athletes, to match their #12 Symantec car, and donates approximately half of its racing profits to the charities supported by the athletes. This year's team of champions is boxer Laila Ali, swimmer Natalie Coughlin, Hall of Fame boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, five-time Pro Bowl quarterback Donovan McNabb, four-time Indy 500 winner Rick Mears, World Champion skier Bode Miller, four-time Super Bowl winner Joe Montana, two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash, NHL star Joe Thornton, four-time World Series champion Joe Torre and tennis greats Serena Williams and Venus Williams.

The LDR community development program was designed to raise money, increase exposure to the sport of auto racing and encourage a philanthropic spirit that inspires others to make an impact in their communities.

"There are just not enough rich people in the world to write checks big enough that will solve the problems we are all facing with respect to hunger, at risk children and the environment. It's just not sustainable," Luczo Dragon Racing co-owner Steve Luczo said. "We wanted to build an economic engine in sports that is sustainable, gets more people involved and can make a significant impact on our communities."

LDR formed its first team of celebrities for the 2007 Indianapolis 500. The team included Marcus Allen, Jackson Browne, Brandi Chastain, Baron Davis, Tony Dungy, John Elway, Wayne Gretzky, Ronnie Lott, Jonny Moseley, Chris Mullin, Kerri Walsh and Kristi Yamaguchi. When the #12 Symantec car finished fifth they generated $500,000 for the charities. This year, with driver Tomas Scheckter behind the wheel, the #12 car was a first day qualifier and will start 11th.

Combined the 2007 and 2008 Luczo Dragon Racing team of champions have won 13 Super Bowls, 15 Olympic Gold Medals, 28 Grand Slam victories, 23 World Championships, 10 Wimbledon titles, five World Series titles, four Stanley Cups, four Indy 500 championships, six US Open crowns, 17 League MVPs, five Super Bowl MVPs, one Heisman Trophy, 11 Hall of Fame inductions and more than 100 All-Star team selections.

I know many experts have labeled us the dark horse. I'm proud to be connected to such a distinguished group.

Luczo Dragon Racing #12 car
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20 Comments On: "5ive for 12"

 
Well I dont do racing but I'll be sure to root for you guys, and you as an Eagle.

Thats great that you joined up with this. Good luck.

Can you get me Danica's autograph? Please!!!

cool

Good luck Donovan.

I'm a Pats fan Donovan but you can quiet your critics this year. If anyone deserves a superbowl it's you and I'm not your biggest fan. Do your best and we'll see what happens this year. Buena suerte y feliz ano prospero. Cuidarte mi hermano.

jason2, everyone save for Sal Pal is in FULL SUPPORT of McNabb. i can't stand seeing your comments with some sort of supposed patronizing and sorrowful attitude towards our beloved QB. we all love you Donovan, and i'm feeling a parade down Broad Street this year. E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!

Jason2 said: "Good luck and have a happy/prosperous year. Take care my brother". For those of you who don't speak Spanish.

wow dude thanks for lettin us know ur a pats fan hahahahaha just tell him everything else except for the fact that ur another teams fan. Good job with the i'm not your biggest fan part too.

Best of luck, Donovan! It sounds like a fun activity for a great cause.

D5 you always show the fans appreciation and generosity when it comes to your talents on and off the field. I'll definitely be pulling for #12! Good luck!

So do you use symantic for your anti-virus and email archiving? ha ha. weird sponsor!

Donovan hat's up? Anser some questions for the EAGLES fans in here. WHAT DID YOU MEAN ABOUT AFTER JUNE FIRST? you started a lot of buzz with your last blog and now youre talking about car racing ith this one. As a die hard fan you owe it to us to clarify what you meant. PLEASE TELL US.

lets trade for roy williams

How is it that we are blessed with such a great leader on our team. U go above and beyond the call of duty as a pro athlete. The other guys cant stay out of trouble, and here you are constantly doing your part to better our world in so many ways. It's nice that I can allow my son to look up to you and not have to worry about him learning how money and fame can ruin some people.
thanks for being a good guy, all football aside I just appreciate you in general.

you got it dmac!

Eagle fans worship you Donovan!

now u got it right...amazing progress is.
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES! McNABB for MVP!

Ummmmm, I hope this doesn't mean you're gonna race in one of those death machines. Well, if you are I'll root for you with my eyes closed.Good Luck!

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