NOW ON
CALLUM BAXTER - GB4
OULTON PARK, ENGLAND
OVER $1 MILLION DOLLARS
IN CHARITABLE DONATIONS!!!
We are extremely pleased to report that our total donations since Jan 2023 have exceeded $1,000,000, with 96% of that amount disbursed to our athletes to assist in advancing their amateur careers. R2R is making a difference. Join us!
EMPOWER
WE ARE HERE TO ELITE RACERS...
At Road To Racing, we believe that exceptional talent deserves the chance to shine, no matter the financial background. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive motorsport community, supporting elite Canadian athletes. Our mission is to transform dreams into reality by offering scholarships to deserving drivers and advancing amateur motorsport in Canada. Through our unique charitable fundraising platform, we empower drivers to raise funds from passionate supporters.
INSPIRE
WE ARE HERE TO DONORS...
Road To Racing was born from the passion of motorsports enthusiasts eager to support amateur drivers through charitable contributions. As a registered amateur athletics association, we provide a trusted avenue for donations with charitable tax-deductible receipts. Whether transferring from a family foundation, a donor-advised fund, or donating directly, our donors are invited to join us on this exhilarating journey, witnessing young drivers achieve victories, championships, and lifelong dreams.
DISCOVER
WE ARE HERE TO THE BEST...
Our mission is to collaborate with teams and industry experts to discover and nurture the next generation of top amateur motorsport drivers in Canada. We aim to support them not just financially, but with invaluable advice and mentorship, helping them accelerate towards success.
OUR PARTNERSHIPS
AREA 27
FEED RACING
SCHOLARSHIP
details coming...
OUR FOUNDERS
NEIL
BRAUN
PRESIDENT
PAT
HALL
DIRECTOR
STUART
DICKINSON
DIRECTOR
OUR SUPPORTERS AND SPONSORS
donor Q&A
Q. Is Road to Racing really a motorsports charity?
A. Yes! We are a registered Canadian Amateur Athletics Association focused solely on motorsports, and can issue charitable tax receipts.
Q. As a business can I donate to R2R or should I be a sponsor? Whats the difference?
A. You should talk to your accountant, but typically the tax result is the same, unless your business cannot justify the marketing expense to CRA. However you can NOT advertise your business on the car or get any other benefits with a donation. If you wish to utilize your contribution for advertising it cannot be a donation
Q. Can my family foundation or donor advised fund contribute?
A. Absolutely! We are a registered charity and regularly get donations from family foundations.
Q.How does Road To Racing spend my donation?
A. We are led by an unpaid volunteer board, so approximately 95% of funds raised goes directly to advancing motorsports in Canada. We have focused on providing scholarships to athletes that we see as having potential to move up the ranks.
Q. Who are the directors?
A. The directors are all racers themselves, and are passionate about helping young drivers. All are current or former business owners who are focused on getting the most bang for their buck in the sport.
Q. Can I donate to my child's racing fund?
A. No. We explicitly tell our drivers that donations directed from driver’s parents will be disallowed.
Q. Are you only Eastern Canadian?
A. NO! We are committed to promoting amateur motorsports across all of Canada.
Q. Can I direct my donation to a particular athlete?
A. Yes donors can indicate their program preference for how R2R applies its donation, but CRA requires us to advise that ultimate authority on the use of resources rests with R2R. If there are circumstances where, for example, the athlete decides not to race, the funds raised for that athlete will not be returned or forwarded to the athlete but will be used to fund other deserving drivers
dRIVEr Q&A
Q. How can I become a R2R Driver?
A. If you are a championship winning Karter or entering Toyo F1600A, F4, USF or other approved series, you need to provide a resume of your recent racing, your qualities and values, your future plans, and explain how you would use the opportunity, together with a budget for the 2024 year (including sponsorship already in place) and a pitch deck. We have a selection committee who will be selecting a limited number of drivers for scholarships each year.
Q. Do I still need to raise my own money?
A. If approved you will be required to raise money either from sponsors or from donors. This program is a charitable fundraising platform for you to use to raise funds. Racing is a business and you need to be able to learn how to market yourself on and off the track. We expect to have funded scholarships available to apply for in early 2024.
Q. How much money can I expect to raise?
A. It really depends on you, but in our inaugural year of 2023 our 12 drivers raised collectively over $500,000, and several raised over $80,000 each. Some raised very little, but that is only limited by your imagination and hard work.
Q.Can I still have my regular sponsors?
A. Yes, however if they donate through Road to Racing they cannot put a logo on your car for advertising or receive other benefits.
Q. Will Road to Racing help me raise money?
A. We are happy to work with you and provide guidance on raising money and approaching donors and sponsors.
Q. Does it matter which series I drove in or what part of Canada I am from?
A. NO! We are committed to promoting amateur motorsports across all of Canada. We will evaluate each drivers resume individually and rely on the advice of industry experts for selection of drivers
Q. Does the money raised from my giving groups belong to me?
A. No the money raised is Road To Racing's funds that must be spent on advancing amateur motorsports in Canada. Your project manager's contract with R2R will provide clarity, but R2R will only fund actual racing expenses incurred. If you quit racing, for example, the excess funds will NOT be forwarded to you.
Get in touch!
neil@road2racing.com
donations accepted via
-E-transfer- donate@road2racing.com
-WIRE TRANSFER FOR LARGE DONATIONS
ROAD TO RACING CANADA - CORPORATION NUMBER 1264310-3