Rookie Top Fuel sensation J.R. Todd is going bowling for dollars and is calling on fans, friends and some of his fellow NHRA drag racing drivers to help him raise money for Team RFC Racers For Christ.

“We’re going to have a bowling tournament – Wednesday, August 30, at Sunset Bowl, 10809 E. US Highway 136, in Clermont – that, we hope, will bring in a lot of money for a good cause – Racer’s for Christ.” said Todd, a native of Lawrenceburg, Ind. now living in Avon, Ind.

Race fans are invited to watch and participate.  A silent auction – featuring a special Chip Foose Mac Tools tool box, drag racing items and sporting event tickets – also will take place. There is a minimum $5 donation for those attending.  Doors open at 6:45 p.m.

Todd’s interest in bowling began when he was 14.  “I was looking for something to do and I bowled for two or three years,” he said.  “I wasn’t really serious about it; I just wanted something to do when I wasn’t drag racing.  My average was between 180 and 190.

“I’ll occasionally get some of the guys from other teams together and we’ll go bowling.”

Top Fuel driver Morgan Lucas, Funny Car driver Del Worsham and several of their crewmen are among those who will on hand to help Todd in this first of what he and Racers For Christ promise will be an annual event.

Racers For Christ was established in 1971 and was incorporated as non-profit in 1978 as a fellowship for Christians in the sport of motor racing and has developed into a growing organization with international impact. The overall purpose of RFC's involvement in motor racing is to service emotional and spiritual needs. Realizing that racing is more than just a mechanized existence, team members strive to bring a more balanced perspective in providing inspiration and encouragement to motorsports.