Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

A SPECIAL thank you to the 40 supporters/advertisers, and the 41 racer/volunteers for all your support, encouragement, and efforts in helping present the Drag To Learn…? program during the 2009 season!!!   You have helped us deliver the program to over 1,100 students, and exposed the public (approximately 4,100 people) to our program through eight community events.  (A complete list of the programs, events and activities are listed in the “About Us,” 2009 News, Notes, and Review section on the website.)

If you would like to be a part of this ever growing proposition, or have an idea for a program or event, please call or e-mail us and we will do all we can to complete your request.  If you are interested in participating in any facet of the program, we can make your request happen.

If you are new to Drag To Learn…? review the list of supporters and volunteers and their contact information under the “Supporters” tab. Under the “Scrapbook” tab you find photos of the different Drag To Learn…? events and participants.  For a more detailed review of Drag To Learn…? you can review the “About Us” tab and read about our program from 2006 to date. Make sure to take note of the “Four Key Components” of Drag To Learn…? listed at the bottom of this page!

Take a look at the DTL 1973 Ford F100 Race Truck in action on YouTube:       Versus Mike Moorhous' Ford Fairlane,  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4N_6ItSuHY ;

or versus Jason Gutierrez's Chevy Nova (bad light...oops)   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOItX9SdnyA ;

or versus Kevin Metzcher's stock Chevy pickup http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8BCyE5L6oA;

or first round at the Division V Summit ET Finals in Topeka, KS, September, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0gCuruMed8

Take a Look at Racing at Douglas Motorsports Park, Douglas, Wyoming:    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKHMaM7Edo4&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBGN0lYOqvE&NR=1  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdNJbCnnfwY&feature=related  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bi2OVaLzYI&feature=related

Again, thank you to all who made this year a huge success, and looking forward to your continued interest and support in 2010!

THE FOUR KEY DRAG TO LEARN...? PROGRAM COMPONENTS:  Resiliency, COASY for Work, COASY for Life, and Fear.

RESILIENCY: “This child will not be the tallest, nor the strongest, nor the most fair… but this child will have the most precious gift of all. This child will have the gift of resiliency. Regardless of what happens, this child will always try again. After every failure, no matter how many, no matter how broken the heart, this child will rise again.”
Dr. Micheal Johnson.

COASY for Work (Work Ethics/Employment Skills):
Come to Work to Work- focus and preparation
On Time to Work- 15 minutes early, you are still 15 minutes late
Attitude- attitude determines Altitude
Stay Until the Job is Complete- accurate and complete; doing the right job right, even when no one is looking
You Represent your Employer 24/7- people make decisions about others based upon your performance and behavior
-Mark Knickerbocker

COASY for Life (Personal Ethics/Life Skills):
Commitment- to yourself, to your family, to learn and grow
Organized Plan- a plan and goals for where you want to be and what you want to be
Attitude- it is up to you, happy or sad, see the best or the worst
Service- help others, “pay if forward”, others need you and you need them
You Are Responsible- your success or failure is up to you, no excuses
-Mark Knickerbocker

FEAR
False
Evidence
Appearing
Real
-Lynn A. Thomas

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Take a look at the Platte County Remote Control Racing League, at www.plattecofair.com/rc/ and see what is happening!  If you would like to see it first hand, or help with the program, give us a call or e-mail us through the Drag To Learn...? or the Platte County Remote Control Racing League websites. 

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"The program had a definite impact.  It had a direct relationship to employability and personal responsibility.  It was both informative and entertaining, connecting to real life.  The emphasis on safety rules and equipment was timely with the approach of summer vacation."  -Julie Balzan, Wade Ward, and Clark Noble, Wheatland Middle School

"Totally great idea!"  -John Force, John Force Racing

"Even more important than a hobby we all enjoy is the effort you have put forth to help those kids.  Life skills are more important in life than a fleeting hobby.  I'm sure at times it feels like a thankless job you have taken upon yourself.  It's not.  I bet there's a lot of darn good kids out there that you've had a part in shaping.  Press on regardless.  Thanks again.  -Randy 'The Hitman' Messinger, McCook, NE.

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Drag To Learn  PO Box 772  Wheatland, WY  82201

307/331-0882  dragtolearn@excite.com