Rising sun

Overcast.  A concealed sun attempts to peek through the clouds.  Brief glimpses of the hidden sun's rays.  Headed to the Irwindale Speedway for aHbe Racer's second event: the XDC Drift Circuit.  Driving the aHbe Racer truck, loaded down with event equipment, are Jay B. and Leo.  Cruising on the  freeway.  In front of the truck, Abe, Jay W. and Rowe ride their bikes slightly tucked in, bracing themselves from the cool wind.  "Wasn't it supposed to be sunny today???"  the moto riders wondered.

All day, aHbe Racer waited for the sun to rise.  Still, a chill lingered in the air.  In the aHbe Racer booth, friends helped out in distinct ways:  Leo had constructed copper back pieces so the aHbe Racer banner was seen above the crowds.  Jay B. drove the truck all the way back home for some forgotten aHbe Racer stickers, even after getting a ticket en route to the speedway.  Nicole lifted everyone's spirits with conversation and Bible verse memorization.  Jay W. mingled with the crowd, drawing people to the booth.

Cars drifted around the speedway.  Smoke filled the air from the squealing car tires.  Drifting as a motor sport began in Japan and as we watched the race, the recent devastation in Japan laid heavy on our hearts.  Between aHbe Racer's two events so far, enough has been raised to provide a meal box for a local needy family through Treasure Box.  Next, God is calling us to give a portion of all sales to the relief efforts in Japan through World Vision.  As His family, we each have distinct ways to help our Japanese brothers and sisters.  Let's follow Him together on this ride across the Pacific, past the rubble, through the clouds.  Japan's sun will rise again, as the wheels are spinning...