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LIVE STRONG FOR CHASE |
On Sunday April 6th, Joy Esterson (PBA Ladies series Champion) and I Helped out with a fund raiser at AMF Southdale Lanes for 12 year old Chase Weese who has a inoperable brain tumor. We had a silent auction with Ravens Jerseys, signed Items from Walter Ray Williams Jr,myself ,Joy and Mika Koivuniemi. Nascar items, baseball items, Terps Items and much more. We raised over $5000.00 for the family's medical bills.
We also had a beat the pro's in which many tried their luck to get high count per shot against Joy and Myself and a 50/50 raffle. It was 20.00 to bowl for 2 hours and we all had a wonderful time !
Chase and his little brother Cory are avid fans of bowling and watch every show. They are also fans of racing,football and baseball and they bowled for 3 hours straight Sunday !!! What fun they had !
Many friends and family showed up to support this event as well as Betsy Hanson, the Mother of Stephen (see below), Stash from 98 Rock Baltimore (thanks for having me on air Friday afternoon drive time talking about this event ) for coming out as well as Micky,Amelia and Speigel from 98 rock for having me on air on the morning show Tuesday about this event. I also would like to extend my gratitude to Sean Lepper and the Lepper family,Dave Bauer and Cheryl Hyatt of D&S Pro Shop and AMF Southdale Employees for all their help in organizing this Fund raiser.Amy Miller,Maureen Cocca and Dana Iannantuono for running the silent auction and 50/50 's.
A HUGE thanks to Rafael Visoso, the Manager of AMF Southdale, for hosting this event for Chase as this would not have been possible without his Center.
Chase has had many operations and has suffered a few strokes because of this brain tumor and for a young man of 12 he continues to amaze all who he is around living as if nothing is wrong! He has had countless MRI's Ct's and other tests and the Weese's medical bills are insurmountable. Frank and Chris Weese contacted me a few years ago about his son and we all became friends because of bowling !. I actually introduced Chase to another little sick boy , Stephen Hanson and they became friends. Stephen did pass in late May from a similar brain tumor last year but the memories we have from this brave young man carry on. (http://pba.com/news/feature.asp?ID=342&Type=0)
If you would like to donate to help out this young man here is the address for the Weese family:
LIVE STRONG FOR CHASE
901 Point Pleasant RD
Glen Burnie MD, 21060
Thank you for any and all help !!!
Danny Wiseman |
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Visit to Target-Chip Ganassi Racing |
On Tuesday Feb 19th Chris Loschetter, Ronnie Russell and Jim Tomek Jr and myself visited the facilities of Target-Chip Ganassi Racing In Indianapolis. Thanks to my friend Jason Sobush At TCG for the hospitality of letting us check out their facility. We did a tire change and Jim was the fastest at 8 sec. Ronnie was at 9 sec. I was at 11 and Chris...well had a prob with the lug...(the pro's do it in 6 sec under pressure !). It was a great fun interesting learning experience for us as racing fans ! There will be a small segment on the PBA SHow also on sun feb 24th.
Check out the pics here---http://www.pba.com/media/photogallery/photogallery.asp |
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PBA Doubles Event |
Hope you enjoyed watching Mike Fagan and I win the PBA Doubles Event on ESPN. We led the tournament and won on Feb 3rd! I won my 12th title and Mike his 1st. Go to the PBA's link for the final story !
http://pba.com/news/feature.asp?ID=674 |
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VISIT MY NEW EBAY STORE
In my new DWGEARBOWLING store you will find shirts that differ then here on the website, bowling balls, patches and other items that will be added throughout the summer ! If your an ebay member please add me to your favorite sellers list !
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5 NEW LIMITED QUANTITY SHIRTS ADDED |
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I recently added a few awesome "DRAGONFLY" and "S&B AUTHENTIC'S" shirts that are offered in limited sizes and quantities. Click the link to go there...Also check out my EBAY store for more great bowling items ! |
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NEW MYSPACE PAGE |
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Well I guess soon enough I had to do this.....Anyone having suggestions on how to add stuff or any help is appreciated ! It's all new to me...Thanks! DW |
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Joe Gibbs Racing |
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While helping out at a Charity function for Chuckie Gardner after the Spartanberg PBA event a few of us were invited to Joe Gibbs Racing. To see the behind the scenes things that have to happen before a NASCAR Car hits the track. It's so much more involved then "cars going in circles" . Every little thing matters to get these cars to go fast. This facility is over 400,000 thousand sq. feet and has everything imaginable to build a complete car from the ground up,which is what they do.A few Pictures will soon be up in the pics section.... |
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GET ETCHED PERSONALIZED GIFTS |
A great Personalized souvenir of myself for you the fan. You can also do your own personalized pictures by uploading them to Get Etched by going through the link. (click the pic) Photo's are laser engraved on black Granite and they are just outstanding! As you know, I always strive for perfection. I am always on the look out for unique and distinctive gifts. I have found an amazing gift and I know you'll want it too.
I liked it so much that I have partnered with the world class granite laser etched manufacturer, Get Etched, Inc. that makes it. This is a very unique keepsake. It will be the most unforgettable gift you have ever given.
This gift is personalized just for you, there will never be another one like it. Get your all time favorite photograph, send it or upload it to us and we will turn into a uncommon family treasure. We will laser etch your photo on an 8.5" x 11" rich, thick GRANITE stone and send it with a wrought iron display stand within one week. You'll love it!
This beautiful personalized etchings are often used at fundraisers and as special offers for donations. I have seen them auctioned for over $5,000.00 and given with donations of $500.00 or more.
A wonderful gift for the family! Check them out by clicking the link. |
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NHRA Draqrace Event in Reading PA |
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In January I did a piece on ESPN with Drag racings Worsham's in Orange Ca that aired on both the PBA and NHRA shows. Last week I had a chance to see Del ad Chuck Worsham's Checker-Schucks-Kragen's Funny car hit the track along with PBA member Jim Tomek. All I can say is 8000 horsepower is unreal ! My head about blew off when the went down the track at 320mph in 3.8 seconds in 1/4 of a mile and that was with earplugs! Del Qualified #1 and lost in the Semi finals. Go to the link for pics and to Del's website....www.delworsham.com (in the pic-Chuck Worsham-ME-Jim Tomek-Del Worsham) |
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The JEFF GORDON FOUNDATION BOWLING EVENT |
On Thuesday July 26th I along with other PBA Pro's attended the Jeff Gordon Foundation's annual bowling event for the Riley children's Hospital. The event raised over $248,000. As one of the celebritie's in attendance I bowled with NASCAR STAR Jimmie Johnson. Next to me was Allen Bestwick and Dave Burns from ESPN. Also there bowling was Busch series Champion and good friend Stephen Leicht. Another friend and IRL driver ,Sam Hornish, was also there in attendence alond with many other drivers.. Pro bowler's there were Doug Kent, Parker Bohn III, Kelly Kulick, Mike Aulby.
http://pba.com/news/feature.asp?ID=472 |
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AT&T 250 Busch race at the MILWAUKEE MILE |
I Took a few days and went to Milwaukee to see the Busch AT&T 250 race at the famed Milwaukee Mile track. Had to go see my friend Stephen Leicht who won the previous week in Kentucky. See the story that's up on www.PBA.com and on www.bowl.com. There are some cool picture's of the events that took place. I also must thank JimTretow of the Milwaukee Mile for his hospitality! I actually was on the stage, thanks to Jim, with other celebrities greeting the drivers as they were introduced before the race. Totally off the hook !
http://bowl.com/articleView.aspx?i=13205&f=1
http://pba.com/news/feature.asp?ID=421 |
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NASCAR BUSCH Series Race. |
Took a drive down to Richmond International Speedway on May 3 to see my good friend Stephen Leicht Race in the Busch series race on Friday night. After spending the day with his Father Russ and Coach driver Randy watching Qualifying, we met up with Stephen in the Garage area. I hung out and took some pics of the ongoings which will be posted on here soon. Stephen ended up 24th and struggled with his #90 Citi Financial Ford as it was tight all night. Keep an eye out for Stephen in the future ! By the way he grew up a bowler and His Father Russ bowled regionals back in the late 1980's ! http://www.stephenleicht.com/
(UPDATE- Stephen won his first BUSCH SERIS race on Sat. 6-17 in Kentucky! ) |
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2007 Denny’s World Championship |
Made the show and ended up finishing 3rd ! Really good week for me. Click the link for the full story. Also, more of the Vengeance shirt I wore for this show will be coming in soon. Check the DWGEAR link on the left side of the page. PHOTO CREDIT- PBA LLC..
you tube links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z46J6MJcxA4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g6NkO6SYoY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1HFyOm4d3U |
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PBA SKILLS CHALLENGE SHOWS |
The 2007 PBA skills challenge shows can be found by copying and pasting these links ! If you missed them here is your chance to see how Doug Kent and I did.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BhBWGH3VwU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4PN-QIugFE
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Chuck and Del Worsham Racing |
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On Monday Jan 22 I went to Chuck Worsham's garage/bowling lanes in Orange Ca. His son Del runs the Funny Car series on the NHRA tour which starts in Pamona Ca. www.nhra.com for their schedule. These cars run 330 mph at 4.72 seconds in a quarte mile. Upstairs they installed 2 full bowling lanes. We did a ESPN shoot that will run on one of our bowling shows and on the NHRA show possibly after our Dallas show in a few weeks. Look for both.....There will be pics up soon..... |
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Jeff Gordon's Bowling charity event |
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On Aug 3rd I attended Jeff Gordon's Bowling charity event in Indianapolis. Jeff's foundation raised $200,000.00 for the Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis (www.jeffgordon.com and www.Jeffgordonfoundation.com). Celebrities in attendance were PBA Legend Parker Bohn III, Sam Hornish Jr., Vitor Meira and Sarah Fisher from the IRL, Stephen Leicht from the NASCAR BUSCH Series, Rusty Wallace, Brian Vickers and the eventual winner of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard-Jimmie Johnson from the Nextel NASCAR series. Also in attendance was the KING- Richard Petty. There will be pics up in the Picture's section shortly. (photo and Photo's in the picture's section courtesy of Shawn Payne-IMS Photo) |
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90th Indianapolis 500 |
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I was in Indianapolis for the 90th running of the Indy 500 the end of Mayand what a blast. My friend Sam Hornish Jr. won the Indy 500 sniping Marco Andretti at the last second! This photo was taken right in the pits on Carb Day...check the link for the IRL's story. |
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Interview on Let's Go Bowling |
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Check out the interview I recently did for the Let's go bowling radio/internet show. Also check their site out in my links section along with a few other of my friends. |
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2004 Masters |
Here is something to check out on you tube that someone posted. There are some cool bowling clips in there on other events also.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9pBXGJEAVE |
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This is from the Miller High Life open in 2003. My 10th title!
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