burro bob - 2-27-2006 at 12:53 PM
Nick Baldwin and team were in town this weekend to prerun the 250 course. But Baldwin, the driver of the #99 Riviera Trophy Truck, spent very little
time out on the course. Instead Nick and his team spent most of their time remodeling a kindergarten classroom here in San Felipe.
Last fall prior to the Baja Mil Baldwin, through his Acts of Kindness foundation, made a monetary donation to the Bertha Von Glumer Kindergarten for
the restoration of an old classroom being used in the new english language program. At the time he stated that he was willing to help with whatever
else was needed. That donation provided a tile floor and books and other learning material.
This weekend he proved that his pledge was for his muscle as well as his money. Nick along with five of his employees spent their time refinishing
walls, repainting, and installing new lighting fixtures. The old dingy classroom is now bright and vibrant and doesn't even look like the same place.
Thanks to Nick Baldwin and his AOK foundation, the 60 english students have a much improved learning environment.
Nick has stated that his help here will be ongoing and not just something to do with ths San Felipe 250.
Mr Baldwin can only be commended for his active involvment in the lives of the school children here in San Felipe. This is a great example of how some
of the racers do other things, while in Baja, besides creating dust and scaring lizards.
burro bob
as told by Martin Romo, ARTTV producer, english teacher, and margarita maker
Frank - 2-27-2006 at 02:33 PM
That guys a winner, doesnt matter where he places in the 250
capt. mike - 2-27-2006 at 02:33 PM
very classy indeed, kudos to them!!
chino - 2-27-2006 at 04:40 PM
good job posting the many positive things going on in baja, keep it up!
TMW - 2-27-2006 at 05:48 PM
My hats off to Nick and his crew. A very possitive thing for sure.
Two ears and the tail to the 99 crew!
vgabndo - 2-27-2006 at 05:50 PM
Good job men. You make us all proud.
Bruce R Leech - 2-27-2006 at 06:04 PM
I hope they win they deserve it.
what goes around comes around in this world.
wornout - 2-27-2006 at 09:12 PM
Wow, thanks burro bob. I saw the trucks and trailers were here on a trip to town but didn't know about this.
thats great news...
eetdrt88 - 2-28-2006 at 02:03 PM
very inspiring...reminds that Baja is a special place and attracts some special people as well
Bob H - 2-28-2006 at 02:40 PM
Now THAT is one great story! Thanks for posting this - and kudos to Nick and his crew.
Bob H
PJC - 2-28-2006 at 10:49 PM
Well done! A class act by Riviera Racing!
tim40 - 3-12-2006 at 07:01 PM
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