A division of Nation's Missing Children Organization, Inc.
2432 W. Peoria Ave.  Suite 1286 Phoenix, AZ 85029
Hotline: (800) 690-FIND Tel: (602) 749-2000 Fax: (602) 749-2020
  http://www.theyaremissed.org/rftm/

Where: Madera Speedway, Madera, CA

When: Saturday May 26, 2007

Contact: Darrell LaMoure (602) 377-2112

National Center for Missing Adults 4641 N. 12^th St. Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85014

Kanke & LaMoure Provide Hope for Two Families of Missing Persons

Saturday evening under the lights of the famous Madera Speedway, Madera California two drivers have hopes of generating a lead resulting in a safe recovery of two missing male adults in the Hotwood Tri- Holiday series featuring the Stock Car Racing League (SRL) Wild West 100 Shoot Out.

  Boaz Zino

Boaz Zino, who went missing at the age of 22 on January 3, 1999, was last seen on a bus in Oakland, CA. He was on Christmas leave from basic training at Fort Sill and was headed for San Francisco, but it is undetermined if Boaz ever arrived to his destination. Boaz will appear larger then life on the hood of the #33 race car driven by veteran competitor MK Kanke Saturday evening.  Darrell LaMoure, Co-Founder of Racing for the Missing (RFTM), a program of the National Center for Missing Adults, “Mike joined our effort last season and we couldn’t have hand picked a better spokesmen for the families we represent. He is a front runner and aggressive. Outside the car as gentle as a kitten but, don’t be mistaken, he is the sharpest aggressor I have ever competed against.” Said; Darrell LaMoure. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Boaz Zino is urged to contact the Lawton Police Department at 580-581-3240.

  David Knowles 

David Clark Knowles, who went missing at the age of 43 on August 17, 2006, was last seen in the evening at a campground on Interstate 15 south of Dunsmere, CA. All personal belongings, except his wallet, were left behind. There has been no ATM or credit card activity since his disappearance. David’s larger then life image will appear on the hood of the #94 race car driven by RFTM Co-Founder Darrell LaMoure.

David’s fiancé and family will be in attendance complements of Kenny Shepherd, president of Madera Speedway. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of David Knowles is urged to contact the Shasta Sheriffs office at 530-245-6135.

Racing for the Missing is a personal awareness and safety education program designed to assist families of missing persons and law enforcement. RFTM also makes an effort to educate the general public of the circumstances concerning this serious issue. Mike and Darrell urge you to make the trip out to Madera Speedway take a look at the images of Boaz and David on the hood of these two race cars.  Please help these families! Racing starts at 5:00 PM.

 Racing For The Missing's Next Stop!

Irwindale Speedway

Victoria Cotton                                                                                                                                          Charles Daniels

Saturday August 12, 2006 the NASCAR Elite Division Southwest Series converges on the high banks of famous Southern California’s Irwindale Speedway Irwindale, CA. History was made in the late Ninety’s when Flying Bryan Germone set the fastest lap ever recorded 17.36 at Irwindale by the NASCAR Elite Division Southwest touring late model series.

History will make its mark in the record books again Saturday night, the mark is the last scheduled championship points battle at this speedway under the NASCAR banner and the last victor will remain untouchable in the history books “We have been very close, won many trophy dashes but not the big one, maybe this is the one” said Elite division series #94 car owner Roger LaMoure. On a positive note, its just a matter of time before a new breed of late model racing will begin,  the fact that there are more touring cars across the country then any other series of racing provides for a promising future for the touring late models.

Behind the scenes, the star spangle banner and the roar of the engines may develop the story of the weekend as two competitors continue to donate their hood space for a cause. In July Racing for the Missing received a huge break in case profiled on Pettit’s machine resulting in a safe recovery. “The media played a significant part in the recovery of Charles, we couldn’t have done it without their help. This weekend we hope for another miracle” Said Jim Pettit II of Prunedale CA. Jim, and his Top of the Hill Racing for the Missing Ford will place a larger than life image and contact information of Victoria Cotton of Goleta, CA. on the hood of his racecar. Victoria, has been Missing since July 15, 2006. Victoria has a medical condition after a battle with Bacterial Meningitis many years ago which concerns her family and friends. “She had gone to the next town by MTD to go to the Farmers market. The driver recognized her as she was a regular. He also recalls bringing her back and dropping her off at a 7-11 not far from her home because she wanted to get a local paper. “ That was the last that anyone saw her” said close friend Steve Stighe. Victoria at fifty years of age has blonde hair blue eyes and wears plastic framed glasses. Any information concerning he whereabouts please contact the Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Department at (805) 681-4151.                                                              

The second driver motivate by purpose is Darrell LaMoure, co-founder of Racing for the Missing which will place a larger than life image of Charles Alfonso Daniels of Inglewood, CA on the hood of his Napa Auto Parts Chevy. Charles, sixty eight years of age suffers from diabetes and needs his medication. He was last seen in the day time hours near his residence in the vicinity of the 800 block of Eucalyptus Ave in Inglewood CA. Charles has capped teeth gray hair and brown eyes standing just less than six foot tall. Any information concerning his whereabouts please contact the Inglewood Police Department at (310) 412-5240.

Racing for the Missing is a Personal Safety and Awareness program of the National Center for Missing Adults, the non-profit agency is supported by the Justice Department and private donors. If you have interest in how you can help please ask one of our teams or call our agency at (602) 749-2000.

Special thanks go to Bob De Fazio of Irwindale Speedway who has provided complementary passes for the families being profiled.

Erin Bruno

July 12, 2006

Great Job Altamount Motorsports Park

"It wasn't what I did or what Jimmy did It was what Altamount Motorsports Park Did!!!!"

Darrell LaMoure

What: California’s Missing

Where: Altamont Motorsports Park, Tracy Ca

When: Sunday July 2, 2006

Time: Gates Open at 12:00 PM

Contact: Darrell LaMoure (602) 377-2112

Sunday July 2, 2006 closes in on another holiday one generally celebrated with family and friends, although thousands of families share sadness rather then happiness during the holidays. In California alone their are a total of Twenty Seven Thousand-Six Hundred Thirty Eight known missing persons as of June 1, 2006 Eleven Thousand-Two Hundred Seventy being adults and Sixteen Thousand-Three Hundred Fifty Nine are children.

The National Center for Missing Adults and the Racing for the Missing program reach out to the public this holiday with two families in mind.  Both Jim Pettit II and Darrell LaMoure continue the efforts to educate the public and provide awareness for the families they assist in the NASCAR Elite Division Southwest Series.

Missing: DIANE RIES LIMA featured on the #94 Napa Auto Parts Chevy

http://www.theyaremissed.org/ncma/gallery/ncmaprofile_all.php?A200502720S

Diane, Thirty Two years of age disappeared March 21, 2005 Diane was last seen in the vicinity of the 7100 block of McCracken Rd in Westley, Ca She may have been seen driving a burgundy four door Toyota Corolla Lic#2VYS016 Diane has a medium complexion brown hair and eyes weights approximately 125 pounds and wears green colored contacts. She has a tattoo across her lower back “Benny” anyone having information concerning Diane please contact the Tracy Police Department at (209) 831-4028

Missing: CHARLES JOSHUA DEBES featured on the # 03 Top of the Hill engineering Ford

http://www.theyaremissed.org/ncma/gallery/ncmaprofile_all.php?A200503706S

Charles Twenty Five May 5^th was last seen in Roseville, Ca Christmas day 2003 reports of him being in both Florida and Texas were unsuccessfully confirmed. Charles has sandy blond hair blue eyes light complexion and a scar approximately ½ inch to 1 inch long on jaw line. He is known to wear jewelry around is neck. Anyone having information concerning Charles please contact the Butte County Sheriffs department at (530) 538-7321

Altamont Motorsports Park, a subsidiary of Riverside Motorsports Park, LLC and newly upgraded and expanded NASCAR-sanctioned motorsports facility located between Tracy and Livermore, Ca features the NASCAR Elite Division Southwest Series Altamont “150” this Sunday afternoon July 2, 2006 gates open at noon and racing at 6:00 PM

“We thank the entire staff at Altamont Motorsports Park for their efforts to assist us, the families in attendance this weekend and for the efforts to maintain grass roots racing at its finest on the West coast”  Said Darrell LaMoure

Missing Arizona Hikers

Racing for the Missing (RFTM) a division of the Nations Missing Children’s Organization (NMCO) and National Center for Missing Adults (NCMA) enters its seventh and final season in the NASCAR Elite division Southwest series. “ We have promoted Personal Safety and Awareness in the popular Elite division for a long time now, we now must look out side the box realigning our program in other motorsports venues continuing to support the families we assist” Said Darrell LaMoure RFTM Co-Founder and veteran driver in the Southwest series

Jim Pettit II won his second consecutive series championship in 2005 and has no plans for change in the series final season. “Our team is solid the car and engines are good if its not broke don’t fix it as they say. What’s more important to us is we will continue to support Racing for the Missing and do everything we can to help the families RFTM assists” Said Pettit

Pettit racing will place a larger then life image and contact information of RANDY ROBERT ROGERS on the hood of his Top of the Hill Ford Sunday January 22^nd in the Copper World Classic at Phoenix International Raceway. Randy Robert Rogers  a endangered missing adult was last seen at Mather campground in the Grand Canyon National park on 09/09/05 He planned to continue to Telluride, CO after camping but never arrived. His vehicle and camping gear were found abandoned at the campsite.

RANDY: http://www.theyaremissed.org_/ncma/gallery/ncmaprofile_all.php?A200503463S

Veteran Elite driver and Co-Founder of RFTM Darrell LaMoure will provide awareness of another Arizona missing hiker on his NAPA Auto Parts Chevy. DAVID BARCLAY MILLER an employee of the Sedona Forrest service was on a two and half day hike and never returned. David is an experienced hiker and his whereabouts are unknown. David is thirty years of age today he was last seen wearing shorts t-shirt and a forest green “Gregory” back pack. David was last seen on 05/19/1998

DAVID: http://www.theyaremissed.org/ncma/gallery/ncmaprofile_all.php?A200300017W

Racing for the Missing utilizes motorsports as its platform to reach the public in hopes of generating that one-lead law enforcement can use resulting in a safe return. In addition the program provides an educational value a safety element; each race fan, track promoter and racing team having contact with the program becomes more cognizant of the circumstances surrounding these cases and reduces the potential for occurrence in their lives.

The 2006 Copper World Classic marks a historical timeline for race fans, racers and NASCAR as this will be the final season for the Elite Divisions “the decision was tough race fans, competitors, track operators, sponsors and NASCAR employees were all considered” commented an unnamed source. Eight to Ten final events will etch there way into the record books this season and when its all over only memories live like the photographs taken Susan and David Stone of MotorShooters racing photography and those snap shots of the past twenty something years in each of our memories.

Racing for the Missing is one of the many services the Nations Missing Children’s Organization provides families and law enforcement agencies across the country we are a non-profit which depends on the publics support. We need your financial assistance to continue our program, please send donations to RFTM/NMCO at 2932 W Peoria Ave # 1286 Phoenix AZ 85029

April Beth Pitzer of Newberry Springs California disappeared June 28, 2004. April was last seen in the vicinity of the 30,000 block of Caspian Way in Newberry Springs. White female five foot nine inches tall, one hundred twenty five pounds brown hair and hazel eyes. Circumstances unknown. April was last seen in the vicinity of the 30000 block of Caspian Way in Newberry Springs, CA. She has a medical condition and needs medication. April is thirty-one years old.

“April didn’t just disappear, she loves her children to much. Something happened to her and we want to know what Gloria Denton (April’s mother) went on to say. Bradley Elisa (7) and Kennedy Marie (4) are Aprils life and they miss her very much and I miss her laughter, love & beautiful friendship; the girls ask me when will I ever find their mommy, wont you please give April back to us”

The circumstances surrounding Missing person’s have multiple explanations, like the Katrina disaster that was responsible for over eleven-thousand missing adults alone as the result of a natural disaster when there are tens of thousands more missing from unknown causes. Sadly the numbers continue to grow.

Gloria Denton (April Pitzer mother) like thousands of others are wondering what happened and what can they do to locate there loved ones. RFTM is not the answer however it’s place has made an impact in the lives of the families they work with and in the communities they work in.  “We designed the program to assist families with awareness and the public with education, we interact with missing persons families and law enforcement in hopes of generating that one lead that will result in a safe recovery while teaching the general public of the circumstances surrounding their cases” Said Darrell LaMoure driver of the Napa machine and founder of RFTM

Saturday night October 15, 2005 the NASCAR Elite division Southwest Series competitors open their haulers for the last time at the famous Half-Mile in Bakersfield, California. The Startnursery.com “300” a 150 mile event will test the talents of the West coasts best one more time at Mesa Marin Raceway. Darrell LaMoure in his Napa Auto Parts Chevy will display a larger then life image of April Pitzer and law enforcement contact information on the hood of his Napa machine. “Darrell won this event in 2001 with a last lap pass on Craig Raudman the 2001 champion). We would like to leave Mesa with another win” Said Roger LaMoure car owner

Nations Missing Children’s Organization & Racing for the Missing embrace the opportunity to reach the persons responsible for April Beth Pitzers disappearance, “Newberry Springs is just across the hill from Bakersfield and Aprils family believe someone knows exactly what happened to her daughter” Said Darrell LaMoure. Hopefully someone will have knowledge of April and be present at the October Classic this weekend see her image on LaMoures car and come forward sharing information that will result in a closure for the family.

Starnursery.com 300 is set for the history books Saturday October 15, 2005 at 6:00 PM Mesa Marin Raceway Bakersfield California.

Monica’s family won’t give up hope

Monica Lynn Appleton, born May 21, 1970 in Pampa Texas. Last person known to have seen Monica was her mother on October 13, 1999, at 17th and Hughes Street, Northwest Amarillo, Texas, She is 5 ft. 5 inches tall, weighing about 120 pounds. She has blonde hair and her eyes are hazel. She was last seen by her mother, appeared to be concerned about something but wouldn’t go into detail with her mother. Her last comment was for her mother to get out of the area. When her mother asked Monica what was wrong Monica responded. I will tell you later, she never did and is still missing.

Not every story has a silver lining, Monica was allegedly involved in the wrong circles and while she may have or not she is still missing and Monica`s family wont give up hope, something went wrong and her family wants to know what. Go to www.findmonica.org to learn more.

“We can learn so much through the misfortunes of others. I mean we have to care more about our neighbors, stop looking the other way and get involved and I am as guilty as all of us. Monica may or may not have made a wrong turn in her life that’s the issue, we don’t know please look at the image of Monica on Jim’s car go to their web site maybe you know something” Said Darrell LaMoure co-founder RFTM

Jim Pettit II, Prunedale California and the Racing for the Missing program (RFTM) lead the NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division Southwest Series in multiple categories, championship points, most wins, most laps completed, most top five finishes and most top ten finishes. “If we continue to do what we have been doing we might win another race or two and the title again this season. Pettit went on to say wining isn’t everything it’s important but not as important as helping someone you don’t know and may never know. Can you imagine not knowing where your little sister, brother or wife is, we want to win for two reasons and if we run out front then everyone has a chance”

Monica`s life size likeness and law enforcement contact information will appear on the hood of the Pettit machine for the Elite division’s trip to Shasta Raceway Park, Anderson California Saturday night September 10^th, 2005. The family of Monica will be present for the event as guests of the raceway, special thanks goes to George Wade and the staff of Shasta Raceway Park for their concern for the welfare of Monica and her family.

Racing for the Missing a division of the Nations Missing Children’s Organization is a personal safety & awareness program designed to reach the public in larger numbers through motorsports venues such as the NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division Southwest Series and others. For more information about the program and how you can help please contact Darrell LaMoure at (602) 377-2112 or go to our web site at www.theyaremissed.org/rftm

Jason Anthony Jolkowski

Cause driven Youth living a dream

Tony Steele, Glendale AZ accepts a challenge of a lifetime. Steele only sixteen years of age with many challenges ahead in his young life has one huge one presently in front of him. “We can’t imagine what we will learn at the Nationals, most of the best drivers in the country will be competing in this event” Said Tony Steele http://www.racinginiowa.com/boonespeedway.html 

Steele will be competing in the IMCA Super Nationals in Boone, IA.  Boone Speedway hosting stockcar racing at its finest with Hobby Stocks, Stocks, Late Models, Sprints and the Modifieds with car counts in the seven-hundred range. Racing starting on Monday September 5^th through September 10^th with tune up events for Steele at Beatrice Speedway, Nebraska Saturday night and Nebraska’s Raceway park Sunday http://www.neracewaypark.com

Veteran and standout driver/car owner Terry Shearer of Auburn, Nebraska will provide the experience necessary for Steele, as he will prepare a second IMCA hobby stock for action during the week of the Nationals. Steele, will be representing the Racing for the Missing (RFTM) Safety & Awareness program in Shearer`s #9TS Razor Chassis/Olds Cutlass.

Steele will have to literally out drive over one hundred of his competitors just to make it in to the main event held Saturday night September 10th. Pete Steele (Tony’s father) commented “This is the first step of many, Tony knows how to win and when we do this we can focus on winning the biggest race of Tony’s life to this point” With the help of veteran racer and Nebraska resident Terry Shearer the Arizona driver and his father will live one of many dreams in what they believe will be a long career in motorsports.  

RFTM is a division of the Nations Missing Children’s Organization & Center for Missing Adults and aside from promoting safety in communities nationwide, RFTM`s mission is to increase the likelihood of a safe return of a missing child or “at risk” adult. We do this by positioning photographs of missing persons and law enforcement contact information on the most valued location on a racecar in high-visibility motor sports venues such as NASCAR, NHRA, USAC, and others. We provide support and encourage family involvement with teams and media trackside improving awareness and utilizing the team’s transporters as mobile billboards positively impacting the communities we travel through serving to protect and involve personal safety information at each event.

MISSING

Jason Anthony Jolkowski of Omaha Nebraska, disappeared June 13, 2001 Jason was last seen bringing in garbage cans at his residence after pickup. He was leaving to go meet a co-worker at the high school only 8 blocks away to get a ride to work but never arrived. He has not accessed his bank account and has not cashed checks from his employer. http://www.theyaremissed.org/ncma/gallery/ncmaprofile_all.php?A200301135W 

Jason a white male Six Foot One inches tall weighing 165 pounds with Brown hair Brown eyes and a Light complexion.  Jason was last seen wearing a white "Chicago Cubs" or "Sammy Sosa" T-shirt, black dress pants, blue "Cubs" cap, dress shoes and also carrying red work shirt.

To learn more about Jason’s disappearance and how you can help others, go to these web sites for more information. www.Projectjason.org and www.theyaremissed.org

“ We are so fortunate to have people like the Steele family working with us, together we are creating a safer place for our children” Said Darrell LaMoure Co-Founder RFTM/Program Manager

Special thank you to our friends at Nebraska Raceway Park and Boone Speedway for they’re support of the family of Jason Jolkowski. Each facility providing Jason’s family with complementary VIP passes to the events and an opportunity to share their story with the people of Iowa & Nebraska.  Thanks also to Justice Brothers, Meyer-Earp Chevrolet and Razor Chassis for all of their efforts on the Hobby Stock that Tony will pilot.

Contacts:

Darrell LaMoure founder RFTM (602) 377-2112

d.lamoure@racingforthemissing.org

Pete & Tony Steele (602) 625-4069 or (602)-758-5184

Amysena Beatrice Chappel                                  Brown San Diego            

Call - (924) 778-2441                                    Call - (707) 463-6262     

Focus on Missing at Irwindale Speedway

NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Southwest Series rolls into Irwindale Speedway Saturday August 6^th for the 150-lap Stock Building Supply sponsored event. While their will be forty or more competitors contending for bragging rights two racers stand alone, racing for a cause.

Series point leader and 2004 series champion, in the Over the Hill Ford powered machine of Jim Pettit II and RFTM Co-Founder Darrell LaMoure in the Napa Auto Parts Chevy race with a purpose. Racing for the Missing (RFTM), a division of the Nations Missing Children’s Organization spans the state of California assisting the young and the elderly. Racing for the Missing is a Personal Safety & Awareness program designed to assist law enforcement and families with missing persons by placing a larger then klife lieness of missing persons and their contact information in front of the largest sporting venue NASCAR racing. www.theyaremissed.org/rftm    

Pettit carries the message for the family of Amysena Beatrice Chappell, missing since September 7, 2004 Amysena (Amy) from Hawthorn, Ca. The Nineteen-year-old California resident was to contact her family with Amtrak information to return to Antioch, Ca when she disappeared. Amy is a black female Five feet Four inches tall, black hair brown eyes with pierced ears. Any information concerning Amy please contact the Antioch Police Department at (925) 778-2441 http://www.theyaremissed.org/ncma/gallery/ncmaprofile_all.php?A200402287S

LaMoure assists the family of Native American Brown San Diego. Brown was last seen when he walked from his residence in the vicinity of the 700 block of North Pine Street at 8:15 AM. He suffers from the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease and is a diabetic. Brown was last seen wearing a maroon colored shirt blue pajama pant, green fleece jacket that zips in front. He was wearing either Adidas with white strip sneakers or brown sued moccasins. Diego has a tattoo on his face “four Dots” between his eyes above the bridge of his nose. Law enforcement is very concerned about this elderly man age, eighty-four. Any information concerning his whereabouts please contact the Ukiah Police department at (707) 463-6262

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Saturday August 6, 2005 under the lights of unquestionably the finest racing facility in Southern California Irwindale Speedway located west of the 605 South of the 210 on Live Oak in Irwindale, Ca offers a show down of the best West coast racers. A unique opportunity to get up close to the racecars and drivers is nothing new to Irwindale as they position the starting line up for the Feature event on the front straightaway so their fans can come down and get close. Beyond this fan friendly feature and directly after the on track autograph session your invited to join series champion and current point leader Jim Pettit II on the West side of the main grandstands next to his racecar for a personal appearance. Included in this appearance will be team members assisting the children with a chance to sit in the car that won the last event at Irwindale in June.

Contact: Darrell LaMoure (602) 377-2112

RFTM Program Manager

Missing man from Crestone, CO to be featured on racecar at

                                         Pikes Peak International Raceway this weekend

Twenty-seven year old James Brian Rowe is the typical American male that loves to play ball, ski and hang out in the woods. In the summer of 2003 James was living in Wyoming when he decided to do a little traveling and settled in Crestone, Colorado.

One year ago on July 30, 2004 James was attended a Landmark Forum graduate school in Crestone, Co when he became delusional and drove away in his Jeep. Three days later the Jeep he was driving was found abandoned 20 miles from town and law enforcement believe he must have started walking back into town, but has never been seen since.

Have you seen James Rowe? James is a white male, five-foot eleven, one hundred thirty-five, brown hair, blue eyes and a medium complexion. He has distinguishing facial features including gauged ears (¾” disks), pierced chin and a pierced nose. For more information regarding this case please visit this web page.  http://www.theyaremissed.org/ncma/gallery/ncmaprofile_all.php?A200401891S

“My son is a responsible man with strong moral values. He is intelligent and open-minded. We just want him home with us,” said Sue Rowe, James mother.

On Saturday July 23, 2005 two NASCAR AutoZone Elite Divisions “Midwest & Southwest” converge on Pikes Peak International Raceway a paved, one-mile, high-speed raceway located in Fountain, CO. Among the many talented drivers competing in the weekend’s action are Jim Pettit II, the current Southwest Series point’s leader and teammate on the Racing for the Missing (RFTM) effort. 

Racing for the Missing (RFTM) is a division of the Nation’s Missing Children Organization www.theyaremissed.org. RFTM founded a Personal Safety & Awareness program in 1999 utilizing motorsports as their instrument to reach the public. “The hood of a stock car is perfect, its size allows for a larger then life vinyl likeness of a missing person and there contact information to be displayed in a position everyone can see,” said Darrell LaMoure Co-founder of RFTM with wife Shelley.

Jim Pettit II of Prunedale, Ca will drive the Racing for the Missing  #03 Ford and profile another missing person in front of potentially the largest crown in series history this Saturday. “Jim joined the effort at the beginning of this season not having any primary sponsorship, and he felt he could help us get the word out” said RFTM founder and driver Darrell LaMoure. “We couldn’t have hand picked a better spokesman for the program and the huge fact he is a front runner doesn’t hurt, anytime we can reach the public with our Awareness information we have a chance of saving a life!”

The King Soopers Freedom 150 starts at 10:30 a.m. Saturday July 23, 2005. RFTM would like to thank NASCAR for their generous contribution to the program by extending complimentary passes to the family of James Brain Rowe. His mother Sue and others will be in attendance Saturday in hopes of generating that one lead that will result in the safe return of her beloved son, James.

Contact: Darrell LaMoure

RFTM Program Manager

Cell (602) 377-2112

Timothy Perryman

“Pettit helps family in search of missing husband & father”

 Timothy Perryman, an endangered missing adult had taken a drive Sunday March 28, 2004 a few hours latter the family car that he was driving was found in front of their Agoura Hills residence, Tim hasn’t been seen since.

 Tim had recently earned his MBA from Cal Lutheran and graduated with a BA from USC among his many achievements were his sons Mark and Stephan who with their father completed the process of Eagle scouting. 

  Tim a dedicated father his family doesn’t believe he just walked away from his life. “ Tim is a great man husband and father there wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for his family, Tim had left his job due to health related issues and was a little depressed but it wasn’t his nature togive up” Said Pamela Perryman, Tim’s wife

 Racing for the Missing (RFTM), a division of the Nations Missing Children’s Organization continue to provide Hope to families like the Perrymans. Timothy was an avid race fan and once worked at the old Ontario Speedway back in the day. “We hope that someone has seen Tim! And can help us find him, his family believes he is still around somewhere and with the help of the huge fan base in California and Tim’s image on Jim Pettits racecar in Stockton this Saturday someone will have information leading to a safe return.” Said Darrell LaMoure Co-Founder RFTM

  LaMoure went on to say, Timothy is known to hike the hills surrounding his residence near Thousand Oaks Agoura Hills if you’re up in those areas keep a look out for him.

  July 16, 2005 Stockton 99 Speedway, Stockton Ca. The NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division Southwest Series will circle the quarter mile oval in the eighth circuit of the season in the J.E. Environmental/Havoline 100. Gates open at 5:00 PM

  Jim Pettit II will proudly feature a larger then life image of Timothy Perryman and the law enforcement contact information on his “Top of the Hill” Performance Center Ford powered machine Saturday night in Stockton. Jim presently has a narrow lead on the series championship points and won the series title in 2004. “ I love Stockton, it’s a tough place to race especially if there is only one grove to run in, if there is only one then we will have to make another one I guess (laughing). The plan is to do what we have all year, prepare the car for battle and pray we come out clean. If all goes well then we have a chance of putting Tim and our RFTM team in victory circle at the end of the day” Jim Pettit II commented

  California race fans have an opportunity to help the Perryman family, go to Stockton enjoy the racing and take a good look at Tim’s image on the Ford driven by Pettit.

RFTM track contact: Don Tatman Cell # (520) 349-3047

Darrell LaMoure

RFTM Media relations

Cell (602) 377-2112

d.lamoure@racingforthemissing.org

Source: Media Relations RFTM

Contact: Darrell LaMoure Co-Founder

                     Bashas’ Cub Houses Sponsor Child Safety Month

(CHANDLER, Ariz.)—July 5, 2005—According to the FBI there are 3,426 active cases in Arizona of missing children and adults as of May 1, 2005. To help combat child abduction and other important safety issues facing Arizona families, Bashas’ Cub Houses will team up with Racing for the Missing, a division of the Nation’s Missing Children’s Organization, to host Child Safety Month during the entire month of July.

During Child Safety Month, Bashas’ Cub Houses will host child education activities to teach children about safety. The Cub Houses will also distribute safety tip sheets for parents and kids, provided by Racing for the Missing.

As a special bonus, Racing for the Missing co-founder Darrell LaMoure will visit three Bashas’ stores with his NASCAR Monte Carlo and RFTM transporter. LaMoures visits are scheduled for July 2 at Bashas’ #57 in Prescott, July 9 at Bashas’ #155 in Mesa and July 16: Bashas’ #97 in Scottsdale. At these visits, LaMoure will help families’ photograph and fill out information about their children in order to create Kids ID cards. Children and their families can also pose for photographs in LaMoures NASCAR vehicle and get LaMoures autograph.

“When a child is lost, a photograph is key to a swift recovery,” LaMoure said. “Educating your children and maintaining a current photograph could save our child's life.”

Cub Houses are free supervised play centers for young children between the ages of 2 ½ to 10 years old. There are 32 Cub Houses around the state including the Phoenix Metro area, Lake Havasu City, Thatcher and Tucson. To find a Cub House location near you, go to www.bashas.com/childcare.

Darrell and Shelley LaMoure founded Racing for the Missing in 1999, they introduced the missing persons issue to the largest spectator sport in the world: NASCAR. LaMoure & Jim Pettit II profiles missing children and at risk adults on the hood of their NASCAR Elite Division Auto Zone Southwest Series racecars. The LaMoures also work with partners like Bashas’ to create children’s identification cards at no charge to families in Arizona. Visit their Web site at www.theyaremissed.org.

Brother’s Ike and Eddie Basha Sr. founded Bashas’ Family of Stores in 1932. It is the largest family-owned supermarket in Arizona and the 4^th largest employer in the state. Bashas’ is the 15^th largest privately held supermarket chain in the nation. For more information, visit www.bashas.com.

 Darrell LaMoure                                                                June 22, 2005

                             Hopes for visibility in Companion Event

  Since 1999, Racing for the Missing (RFTM) a division of the Nations Missing Children’s Organization (www.NMCO.org) have raised the level of awareness utilizing the number one spectator sport NASCAR as an instrument to reach the public. Saturday June 25^th in front of the largest crowd the AutoZone Elite Division Southwest Series will see this season two drivers will proudly continue to provide missing persons families hope by placing a larger then life likeness on the hood of their racecars. “With the help of the Nextel Cup fan base, a companion event we are able to reach the public in greater numbers in hopes of generating that one lead that will result in a safe return” Said MR LaMoure Co-founder RFTM

  The most prestigious event of the year for the Southwest Series begins Friday as the teams work towards their starting positions in practice and qualifying for Blue Lizard Australian Suncream 200k. Jim Pettit II 2004 series champion and winner of the last event at Irwindale Speedway maintains the series point lead and carry’s momentum into the only road course race of the season for the Elite division Southwest series at Infineon Raceway.

  Pettit will feature Jonathan Lanier Blackwell a young man from Danville Virginia. Circumstances of Disappearance unknown. Jonathan was last seen in the late evening hours at his place of employment in the vicinity of the 1900 block of Goodyear Blvd. in Danville, VA. His green 1999 Honda Accord was later located burned in a heavily wooded area just outside of Cascade, VA. Identifying Characteristics: two diamond like stud earrings, silver band. Jonathan is Six feet tall 145 pounds brown eyes and black hair. Jonathan is considered an Endangered Missing Adult.

  Co-Founder and veteran driver in the series Darrell LaMoure will feature Loy Cosby from Sweetwater, TX Circumstances of Disappearance Unknown. Loy has Dementia and simply walked away from his residence. He frequently spoke of traveling to California. Identifying Characteristics: Age spots on his face, walks with a limp due to gout, has a scar on abdomen, and wears dentures. Clothing Loy was wearing when last seen. Light colored dress shirt with small print, white T- shirt, dark slacks, dark dress lace shoes.

  Racing for the Missing does not discriminate against age color sex or location of residence. “The value each family receives from our services are immeasurable and so should our concern for our children parents sisters and brothers” Said MRS LaMoure Co-founder RFTM www.theyaremissed.org/rftm For more information about RFTM our program please go to our web site for more information.

  Where: Infineon Raceway When: Saturday June 25,2005 Time: gates open at 8:00 AM Racing at noon Contact: Darrell LaMoure (602) 377-2112  

                                                                                                                                     June 20, 2005

                                      Paula Ann Wade                       Brandon Wade

                                           (229) 242-2606

                    Pettit winners in the eyes of thousands

  Saturday night under the stars of a clear southern California evening Jim Pettit II driver of the Racing for the Missing (RFTM) Ford in the NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division Southwest Series claims the checkers in front of a packed Irwindale Speedway crowd. Pettit starting from the front row allowing his competitors time to wear down their equipment before taking the point and leading the rest of the field to the checkers.

  Pettit`s hood carried the message of hope, Brandon Wade, six years old today missing from Georgia was larger than life Saturday night as the crowd cheered them to victory. “We won another one for the cause and we will keep it up hoping for a miracle” said Jim Pettit II.

http://www.theyaremissed.org/ncma/gallery/ncmaprofile_all.php?C200300125S

  The impact Jim has made on the series speaks for its self with his seventh career victory, a championship ring on his finger and the current series point lead. Not to mention the sacrifice this team makes to support the Racing for the Missing programs. Pettit and his team are not compensated monetarily for their efforts in raising awareness for missing persons and their families but choose to out of respect for its purpose and deepest concern for our children.

  Veronica Pettit, Jim’s wife brought additional value to Saturday's event by designing a fan interaction program calling it “Be our Shining Star.”  Under this program, race fans received a commemorative RFTM orange awareness bracelet and a "Shinig Star" they autographed and placed on Jim’s car for a small donation to RFTM. “I enjoy the fans and I believe they enjoy us."  Mrs. Pettit went on to say"anytime we can get involved in the community we do.”  

Jim’s car really shined that night as his Ford seemingly a vision of the night’s landscape and after making his way to the finish-line first as the RFTM Ford claimed yet another Victory for Hope.

                                                                                                                                                                        Darrell LaMoure                                                                               June 13, 2005

                          Shining Stars Of Hope                        

Who: Racing for the Missing and Shining Stars                                           

Series: NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division Southwest Series

What: Advantage Ford “100”

Where: Irwindale Speedway, Irwindale, CA

Date: June 18, 2005

Time: Gates open & action starts at 4:00 PM

Contact: Darrell LaMoure (602) 377-2112

  2004 NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division Southwest Series champion Jim Pettit II and veteran series driver Darrell LaMoure invite all race fans to join in on the “Be Our Shining Star” fundraiser. Benefiting the Racing for the Missing (RFTM) program, a divisions of the Nations Missing Children’s Organization (non-profit). We will be located just West of the main grandstand -  look for the balloons.

  Each fan contributing a donation to the Racing for the Missing program Saturday night will receive a “Star” to place on either Jim or Darrell’s car during the drivers interaction portion of the Advantage Ford “100” at Irwindale Speedway Saturday night. In addition for their contribution they will receive a commemorative RFTM Orange awareness bracelet as a gift. A minimum donation of $5.00 is required per Star and bracelet.

  Race Fans then personally autograph the stars and apply them to Jim & Darrell’s car during the drivers interaction segment of the Advantage Ford “100.”  Sharpies will be available. “ Race fans are the best sporting fans of all and I want to see how many stars we can get on our cars” said Jim Pettit II.

  LaMoure and Pettit continue to promote Personal Safety and Awareness through their racing efforts. Sadly this event we'll be missing our good friend and fellow competitor Joe Herold. He and his team had some misfortune weeks ago while traveling to Colorado and lost their entire racing program to a fire. Thankfully no one was hurt. Joe has been carrying the message of Hope on his Quality Chevrolet since 2004.

  Saturday June 18, Jim Pettit II will proudly carry the image of a young boy missing from Georgia. Brandon Lee Wade would be 6 today.

  October 13, 2002 Paula Ann Wade and her 3-year-old son were reported missing. Paula, 28 today, who was employed by Sam's Club, Valdosta, Georgia, didn't show up for work at 7 a.m. that Monday. Lateasa Hicks, marketing team leader at the store, said that when Paula didn't call work to notify them she wouldn't be in, people with whom she worked became concerned about her whereabouts. Hicks became concerned and sent someone to Wade's residence at Common Apartments twice that morning to find her. Wade's vehicle, a 1998 Chevy Blazer was still there, but there was no sign of Wade or her son, Brandon. Police officers responded to the apartment and contacted the landlord. No trace of Wade or her son was found.

  Darrell LaMoure, will profile Paula Ann Wade, mother of Brandon on his Napa Auto Parts Chevy. “I have a lot on my mind this week, with thoughts of Joe and his team, Paula and Brandon and the fund raising effort we are putting on at this event. We are driven by purpose with emphasis on helping people and we need the communities help to continue” said Mr. LaMoure

  Special recognition goes to Irwindale Speedway for taking a pro active position on Child Safety and also for allowing us this opportunity. To Joe Herold and his team for their efforts concerning personal safety & missing persons. And to the official photographers of the series Motorshooters for providing the families we work with professional photography packages.

  Anyone having information that would assist law enforcement and their investigation please contact the Valdosta Police Department, GA at (229) 242-2606

    Darrell LaMoure                                                                     June 1, 2005   

Mother and Daughter feared lost forever

  Adrianna Nikol Wix (daughter) three years old and Jennifer Kay Wix (mother) were last seen together between 9:00pm and 9:30pm at a gas station near Exit 112 off I-65 in Cross Plains, TN. March 25, 2004.  They were last seen getting into a white, four door, and early 1990's model mid-size car.  Adrianna and Jennifer may be in Florida. http://www.theyaremissed.org/ncma/gallery/ncmaprofile_all.php?C200400370S

   Adrianna will be profiled on the hood of Jim Pettit II in the NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division Southwest Series Saturday June 4^th at Colorado National Speedway in Erie, Colorado in the Auto Trader 150.  Adrianna a white female child 35 inches tall twenty-five pounds with brown hair, blue eyes and a medium complexion.

     Also missing, Jennifer Kay Wix, Adrianna’s mother, a white female 66 inches tall, weighing approximately 135 pounds, brown hair with red-highlights, brown eyes and dark complexion. Jennifer will be profiled on the hood of Joe Herolds Quality Chevrolet out of Poway, California. http://www.theyaremissed.org/ncma/gallery/ncmaprofile_all.php?A200401299S

“There’s a consistent feeling among the families we assist, one of not knowing where their missing loved one is and fearing the worst. We hope to generate that one lead resulting in a safe return” said Shelley LaMoure co-founder of the Racing for the Missing program.   RFTM is based out of Phoenix, Arizona and is a division of the Nations Missing Children’s Organization. www.nmco.org 

“Aside from promoting safety in communities nationwide, RFTM`s mission is to increase the likelihood of a safe return of a missing child or an “at risk” adult. We do this by positioning photographs of missing persons and law enforcement contact information on the most valued location on a racecar in high-visibility motor sports venues. We provide support and encourage family involvement with teams and media trackside improving awareness and utilizing the team’s transporters as mobile billboards positively impacting the communities we travel through serving to protect and involve personal safety information at each event. ” said Darrell LaMoure co-founder of RFTM.

    Both Jim Pettit II and Joe Herold sacrifice the most valued position on their racecar working with the Racing for the Missing program to assist families in need. Neither of these racers is compensated for their efforts monetarily.

   Recently Pettit was offered a sponsorship opportunity when asked to replace the image of a missing child to place their company logo in its place, he commented “I made a commitment to the program and I will keep it.” Jim Pettit II went on to say “it’s not about the money anymore. We need the support but sometimes you just have to take a stand for something you believe in.”

  Over fourteen thousand racing fans are expected at Colorado National Speedway Saturday night as the best of the West take on the best of the Midwest in historical fashion. Learn more about racing for the missing at www.theyaremissed.org/rftm/

Contact: Darrell LaMoure

Cell (602) 377-2112

Email d.lamoure@racingforthemissing.org

     Scott Simpson                                                                                                  May 10, 2005

                                         HEROLD AND PETTIT TO INSPIRE HOPE

                       AMONG FAMILY MEMBERS THIS WEEKEND IN BAKERSFIELD

   Phoenix, AZ – Veteran race drivers Joe Herold and Jim Pettit II team up this Saturday night at Mesa Marin Raceway in Bakersfield as they steer their Racing for the Missing team machines in the NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Southwest Series, Rialto Concrete Products 100 lap race.  

   The Racing for the Missing teammates will provide families of two missing loved ones hope and inspiration as they take to the track in front of thousands of race fans this Saturday night. Herold and Pettit prepare for an exciting night of racing action by bringing the positive message of Personal Safety and Awareness to the forefront of the Bakersfield community and race fans.  

    Racing for the Missing (RFTM) is a division of the Nation’s Missing Children Organization www.nmco.org and was founded as a Personal Safety & Awareness program in 1999 utilizing motorsports as their instrument to reach the public. “The hood of a stock car is the ideal location and size to allow for a larger then life vinyl likeness of a missing person and the contact information to be displayed in a position everyone can see,” said Darrell LaMoure co-founder of RFTM with wife Shelley. “We appreciate the support both Jim and Joe have given our program this year."

    Joe Herold of Poway, California and his # 5 Quality Chevrolet will profile Amber Hoopes of Idaho Falls, ID. 

   Amber Shawnell Hoopes turned twenty-four last December and is still missing. Hoopes is a white female, five-foot five-inches tall, with brown hair and eyes, weighing one hundred forty pounds. Hoopes was last known to be in her bedroom at approximately 10:30 p.m. in the vicinity of the 2700 block of E. Lincoln Rd in Idaho Falls, ID on September 14, 2001. If you have any information concerning Hoopes please contact the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office at  (208) 529-1350.

         http://www.theyaremissed.org/ncma/gallery/ncmaprofile_all.php?A200301200W

  We’re excited to bring our efforts to the community of Bakersfield this weekend and our goal, as always, is to make each and every family member in the stands aware that you can never be to careful of your surroundings and how to protect yourself and loved ones from becoming a victim of such an unnecessary situation,” said driver Joe Herold. “I am honored to compete as a Racing for the Missing team member and assist the Hoopes family locate Amber.”  

  Jim Pettit II of Prunedale, CA, the 2004 Series Champion who is only one point behind series leader Auggie Vidovich II going into this weekend race, will profile Tyrone Bryant of Fort Wayne, IN on his Racing For The Missing Ford.

   Mr. Bryant, a twenty-five year old, five-foot eleven, 135 pound, black, male was last seen October 31, 2001 at his residence in the vicinity of the 2800 block of Lafayette St. in Fort Wayne, IN. Bryant, has a tattoo of the word “Troop” on his upper left bicep, pierced left ear, horizontal scar on bottom of his left elbow and tattoo of the words “The Bryant Family Tree” with branches and the names “Tyrone Bryant,”  “Bethany Bryant” and “Javin Bryant” written in black on the branches. If you have any information concerning Mr. Bryant please contact theFt. Wayne Police Department at (260) 427-1202.

             http://www.theyaremissed.org/ncma/gallery/ncmaprofile_all.php?A200401654S

 “Our Racing for the Missing is effort is such an essential part of what each and every community should be aware of, which is to educate each family member about being safe and having an open line of communication with each other so they feel comfortable in letting each other know where they are while away from home.” said Pettit. “We are honored to have the image of Tyrone Bryant on our car and hope it results in success both on and off the track.”                                                  

At track contact:

Don Tatman

RFTM Program Manager

Cell 520-349-3047

     Darrell LaMoure                                                                     April 27, 2005

                               Herold & Pettit send message of Hope

Joe Herold and Jim Pettit II provide two families hope and inspiration Saturday night under the lights of Stockton 99 Speedway. These two racing maniacs prepare for battle in a different way. Not only do they want to win but they want to do more with their effort to help find missing loved ones.

Jim Pettit II the RFTM`s newest associate will make his inaugural appearance at Stockton,. Jim will proudly carry Molly Dattilo of Indiana http://www.theyaremissed.org/ncma/gallery/ncmaprofile_all.php?A200401678S Molly a white female five-foot tall, brown hair with blonde highlights and hazel eyes with a brown birthmark on the outside of her right elbow. She also has a slightly deformed tip of her left thumb and nail. Molly dropped off an employment application at a restaurant near 10th St. and Hwy 465. She returned to her residence and was last seen near the 500 block of Lakeview Ln. in Indianapolis, IN. All personal belongings including her cellular phone, vehicle, bankcard, and identification were left at the residence. Molly’s family believes someone knows something.  If you have information concerning her whereabouts please contact the Marion County Sheriff's Department at (317) 231-8150

“This isn’t the first time two drivers have profiled missing persons at the same event however its personally satisfying to know we have two very competitive teams sacrificing valuable space on their racecars to assist our neighbors. These guys provide us hope for a better community in which we live” Darrell LaMoure commented.

Darrell LaMoure

Racing for the Missing contact: Darrell LaMoure at (602) 377-2112 or d.lamoure@racingforthemissing.org

          Darrell LaMoure                                                                                                 April 6, 2005

                                     Racer Provides Family Hope

What: “Racer Provides Family Hope” in the HPS/Victory Circle Chassis “150”

Joe Herold of Poway, California driver of the Quality Chevrolet/Classic Volkswagen #5 in the NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division Southwest Series places larger then life image of missing girl on his hood for the HPS Mechanical/Victory Circle “150”

“I have children and couldn’t imagine losing one, until I joined this effort I never thought about it now I do every day, I love my family very much but some times we get caught up in the daily struggles and lose site of what’s most important” Said MR Herold

RFTM and Tammie`s family would like to thank Mesa Marin Raceway as they open their doors providing an opportunity for Tammie`s family to enjoy the events “while maintaining hope of generating that one lead resulting in a safe return of Tammie” to her family this weekend.

“A am excited and even more scared about attending the race, don’t know why maybe seeing my baby on the car and not in my arms I don’t know” Tammie's Mom Bonnie

Tammie Michelle Mooney

Racing for the Missing contact: Darrell LaMoure at (602) 377-2112 or d.lamoure@racingforthemissing.org