Finley to support breast cancer awareness month

Justin Finley Racing LAS VEGAS, Nev. Oct. 26 2011 The Next Level Suzuki of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Justin Finley will be dressed in pink during this weekend's Big O Tires Nationals in Las Vegas as the rookie of the year candidate lends his support to breast cancer awareness month. It will be hard for fans in Las Vegas to miss Finley's 190-mph Suzuki as it now features a bright pink paint scheme and the ribbons that are a universal symbol for breast cancer awareness.

Finley got the idea to participate in the promotion after hearing the inspirational story of breast cancer survivor Kari Neely, the Human Resources Manger at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Kari was diagnosed with breast cancer May 30,, 2008. She is the fourth generation in her family to fight the disease but is currently in remission. In 2008, Neely created Team LVMS (Las Vegas Motor Speedway) to raise funds and awareness. To date, the team has raised more than $20,000, which has been presented to the American Cancer Society. “My great-grandmother, grandmother, aunt and I have all battled breast cancer,” said Neely. “I also have children of my own, and I am determined to do everything I can to make sure I am the last member in our family to battle this disease.” “Shortly after our last event in Phoenix, my team approached me with the idea to paint the bike pink and take part in breast cancer awareness month,” said Finley. “Naturally, I thought it was a great idea and then, after I met Keri and heard her inspirational story, it really hit home and made me realize that we all need to chip in and do our part to make cancer a thing of the past.” Fans attending this weekend’s Big O Tires Nationals in Las Vegas will have the opportunity to do just that as Team LVMS will be selling pink ribbons at the front gate. The ribbons will cost $1 each and will be on display in the winner’s circle following Sunday’s final rounds. All proceeds will go directly to the American Cancer Society. For more information on Justin Finley and the Next Level Racing Suzuki, go to http://www.nextlevelracer.com. You can also follow the team through Facebook at Justin James Finley.