Phoenix-Area Racecar Driver Donates Time to Charity Golf Event 2007 ASA Speed Truck Champion and NASCAR hopeful Victor Pfluger will take time away from the racetrack this weekend to attend a charity golf tournament benefiting the Arizona Myeloma Network. Pfluger is bringing his No. 80 Super Late Model racecar to the McCormick Ranch Golf Course on Saturday, November 7, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., for the 5th Annual Arizona Myeloma Network Charity Golf Tournament. The 18-year-old racing standout will meet with tournament participants on the greens at the Black Bear Diner hole to sign autographs and take photos in support of the charity event. The Arizona Myeloma Network, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, strives to promote awareness, education and advocacy for improved treatment and quality of life for multiple myeloma patients. The disease, which strikes 20,000 new patients annually, is treatable, but there is no cure. "It's a privilege to lend my time to support an organization like the Arizona Myeloma Network in its battle against this debilitating form of cancer," said Pfluger. "I know the golf tournament will be a fun event and it is also an opportunity for me to meet with fans and supporters of my racing career." Pfluger, an Arizona native, has been winning titles and setting records since he first got behind the wheel of a racecar at age 10. His long list of accomplishments includes being the youngest driver in the history of the ASA Speed Truck Challenge to win a feature race and finish the season in the top 5 in points. At age 16, Pfluger won the championship in that series, another youngest-ever accomplishment. "It's been a great ride to this point, but I am actively seeking new partners to help take my career to the next level," Pfluger said. "Motorsports is an amazing marketing tool for any business wanting to create an immediate and long-lasting buzz. There's nothing like seeing your car in Victory Lane with your logo or message on the hood." The 5th Annual Arizona Myeloma Network Charity Golf Tournament is sponsored by the United Association of Pipefitters and Plumbers with well-known celebrity Ray Romano serving as Honorary Chairman. The festive event also includes a continental breakfast, barbecue lunch, awards ceremony and silent auction. For more information on the Arizona Myeloma Network, visit www.AZMyeloma.org. What you need to know:
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