North Henderson Baptist Church is getting into stock car racing.

It’s called AMAZING gRACE, and it’s all about who’s got the fastest Hot Wheels! and Matchbox cars.

It’s also about getting young people to church, said Pastor Eddie Nutt.

Young people – and adults – will race these miniature cars on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

There will be a free hotdog lunch, too, Nutt said on Monday’s TownTalk.

The children will compete by age category, Nutt said, and there will be one adult category.

The races will be conducted on a 14-foot long track that’s complete with stock car racing’s signature “countdown” lights. There’s a remote-controlled gate to ensure clean, easy starts.

The drop gate has lights just like a drag strip, Nutt said. And the clock can measure to the hundredth of a second for those “too-close-to-call” races.

Children who don’t have their own stash of collectible miniatures needn’t fret – come anyway and choose from among a variety that will be available at the church.

The cars can’t be altered in any way, Nutt said, but they can have a little graphite for lubrication purposes.

The plan is to have races each quarter, he said, and the church has plans for additional race events upcoming in July, November and February.

North Henderson Baptist Church is located at 1211 North Garnett Street in Henderson.

 

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