Racing community helps victims of flood, tornados

Sunday’s Iowa Corn Indy 250 has turned into more than just a race. The Iowa Speedway Foundation has formed Race2Recovery, which will kick off this weekend as the Indy Racing League and more than 30,000 spectators visit the Newton track. Race2Recovery’s goal is to raise $1 million before the 2008 Iowa Speedway racing season ends Sept. 20. “The recent weather has left many Iowans without food, water or even a decent place to live,” said Jerry Jauron, Iowa Speedway president in a statement. “The goal of all the businesses backing Race2Recovery is to jump-start the rebuilding efforts, while letting the recent flood victims know they are not alone.” The money raised will help flood victims as well as tornado victims around the state. IRL teams a