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MILITARY SUICIDE AWARENESS / ANDERSON TOYOTA TEAM REPRESENTED ON MARC INGWERSEN PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 17:48:55 GMT

MILITARY SUICIDE AWARENESS / ANDERSON TOYOTA TEAM REPRESENTED ON MARC INGWERSEN PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE

LAS VEGAS (Oct. 29, 2022) – Richard Gadson, rider of the Military Suicide Awareness / Anderson Toyota Pro Stock Motorcycle, is expecting his first child during the NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. As a result, Marc Ingwersen’s SinCityHarley will run the logos of Mission 22 and Stop Suicide Awareness as well as Anderson Toyota.

“We are super excited to be able to put our mission and sponsor logos on Marc Ingwersen's SinCityHarley here at the Nevada Nationals,” said Robert Brandt, team partner at Gadson Brandt Racing. “Richard is expecting his first child any day now has stayed home to be there for that moment. We at Gadson Brandt Racing are really appreciative of Marc displaying our Military Suicide Awareness logos and to fulfill our Anderson Toyota deal. Huge thanks and good luck this weekend. We hope to be able to run Pomona if all is well at home for Richard.”

"I was more than happy to help with the Military Suicide Awareness mission Robert and Richard have put together,” said Ingwersen. “Representing Anderson Toyota, Mission22 and Stop Soldier Suicide for them at this race is special to us."

The Military Suicide Awareness team made their NHRA Camping World Drag Racing debut at the Texas NHRA FallNationals just two weekends ago with Gadson riding. They would qualify No. 13 out of 20 bikes and have a first-round exit on raceday.

The NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway has two days of qualifying. Iweresen would end Friday in the No. 7 spot after runs of 6.855-seconds at 195.56 mph and 7.004 at 194.88. Saturday the final two qualifying sessions will be 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. before heading into eliminations on Sunday at noon.

RICHARD GADSON AND THE GBR MILITARY SUICIDE AWARENESS SUZUKI QUALIFY NO. 13 IN DEBUT AT TEXAS NHRA FALLNATIONALS

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 17:33:40 GMT

RICHARD GADSON AND THE GBR MILITARY SUICIDE AWARENESS SUZUKI QUALIFY NO. 13 IN DEBUT AT TEXAS NHRA FALLNATIONALS

ENNIS, Texas (Oct. 15, 2022) – Competing in their first NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series event this weekend at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex, Richard Gadson landed the Military Suicide Awareness / Anderson Toyota Suzuki in the No. 13 qualifying spot Saturday.

Richard Gadson, teamed up with Robert Brandt and bike owner James Johnson, put together a series of four consistent qualifying runs starting with a 6.904-second pass at 195.65 mph that would eventually earn the Mission 22 / Stop Soldier Suicide branded Suzuki the No. 13 qualifying spot. Under the lights, Gadson would have another clean pass at 6.930 and 194.69. Gadson would continue his streak of quality runs on day two of qualifying leading off with a 6.970-second run at 196.48 mph in warmer conditions. In his final qualifying try, Gadson, who co-tunes with Michael Goñi, would handle the Military Suicide Awareness Bike to a 6.921 run at 195.88.

“This is all surreal to me, honestly. Twenty bikes here and to get Mission22 and Stop Soldier Suicide qualified on the Military Suicide Awareness Suzuki here at Texas Motorplex in our first NHRA national event is amazing,” said Gadson. “I’m so happy right now. We have been working hard off this week. Tried to test on Wednesday and couldn't even get out of the water box. Then to make four solid runs and qualify with a 6.90-second pass out of the box was just hard work paying off. Hopefully we can swing for the fences and give Joey a run for his money first round, wish us luck."

Gadson will face Joey Gladstone in the first round of eliminations on Sunday at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. Competition in Pro Stock Motorcycle is set to begin at noon. Television coverage will be on FOS Sports 1 (FS1) Sunday starting with a qualifying show at 10:00 a.m. ET and eliminations coverage at 10:30 p.m. ET.

ANDERSON TOYOTA PARTNERS WITH GADSON BRANDT RACING FOR REMAINING OF 2022 NHRA SEASON

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:15:20 GMT

ANDERSON TOYOTA PARTNERS WITH GADSON BRANDT RACING FOR

REMAINDER OF 2022 NHRA SEASON

ENNIS, Texas (Oct. 14, 2022) – It was announced today that Anderson Toyota located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, has signed on as an associate sponsor of the Military Suicide Awareness Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle with rider Richard Gadson and team partner Robert Brandt.

“Anderson Toyota stands behind Gadson Brandt Racing and their mission of Military Suicide Awareness. We support not only our Veterans but all men and women currently serving our country. Anderson Toyota would like to thank all the men and women who have made the sacrifice to keep our nation safe,” said Andrea Foote, head of Marketing and Sponsorships at Anderson Toyota. “We are excited to john GBRacing as their first associate sponsor and hope to build a long lasting future partnership.”

Anderson Toyota will be featured on the black, teal and purple of the GBR Military Suicide Awareness Suzuki beginning this weekend at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex through the NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and the season finale Auto Club NRHA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.

“We are very excited to represent Anderson Toyota of lake Havasu City on our Military Suicide Awareness Pro Stock Motorcycle. Richard and I can’t thank Andrea Foote and everyone at Anderson Toyota enough for the belief in our mission as we start our NHRA career.”

More About Anderson Toyota

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GADSON BRANDT RACING MILITARY SUICIDE AWARENESS PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE TEAM TO MAKE DEBUT AT TEXAS MOTORPLEX

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 17:19:47 GMT

GADSON BRANDT RACING MILITARY SUICIDE AWARENESS PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE TEAM TO MAKE DEBUT AT TEXAS MOTORPLEX

ENNIS, Texas (Oct. 12, 2022) – Comprised of philanthropist and rider Robert Brandt and championship rider and tuner Richard Gadson, Gadson Brandt Racing (GBR) will make their Pro Stock Motorcycle debut at the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals Nationals at Texas Motorplex outside of Dallas, the 13th event on the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle schedule, October 14-16.

Brandt started his drag bike racing career just over a year ago riding the Military Suicide Awareness drag bike in the NHDRO and ManCup Series in honor of his son, active Army Sgt. Riley C. Brandt, who he lost to suicide in November 2020. Brandt joined with Richard Gadson, a third generation drag bike racer and five-time national champion in XDA, NHDRO, SEMDRA and ManCup, and two nonprofits, Mission 22 and Stop Soldier Suicide, to bring both his and Gadson’s vision of competing in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle to life.

“If I would have known about even one of these non-profits maybe just maybe I could have heard something, seen something in my son or been able to suggest these organizations to him for help other than the ARMY,” said Brandt who grew up in the NHRA pits with his father, Hall of Fame mechanic Bob Brandt Sr. who was crew chief for Don “Snake” Prudhomme through the 70s and 80s. “I want to bring awareness and hope to help someone somewhere someway. After an overwhelming response to the bike at Rockingham in the ManCup Series and Indianapolis in the NHDRO it was my goal to take this mission to the NHRA and build a Pro Stock Motorcycle team. With the help of Richard, we’ve been able to make that happen.”

The team is privately funded with no donations of any kind from Mission22 or Stop Soldier Suicide going towards team operations. Currently, Gadson will not only ride the GBR Military Suicide Awareness bike, he’ll also share tuning duties with Michael Goñi, owner of Standard Cycle Company. The bike being debuted at the FallNationals is fittingly owned by James Johnson, a 22-year Army veteran who rekindled his passion for drag bike racing after retiring to help cope with his diagnosed PTSD. Johnson was first mentored by NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Tom Duke in the late 80s and early 90s and only stopped drag racing to pursue his career in the military.

"I’m so grateful for the opportunity that James Johnson and his JJR Suzuki is allowing us to debut at the Texas Motorplex. It's been a lifelong dream of mine to compete in the NHRA. Huge thanks to everyone who helped us get this far. I never knew how hard it was to field a Pro Stock Motorcycle, much respect to the entire class,” said Gadson, who is the nephew of 11-time world champion Ricky Gadson. “To team up with Robert to honor his son and other fallen soldiers on the bike with Stop Soldier Suicide and Mission22 is very special.”

“Nobody is more deserving and ready to make this move than Richard Gadson and I am truly blessed for his belief in my mission to honor my son and soldiers who took their lives,” Brandt added. “GBR is racing for a mission, Military Suicide Awareness and Championships, having Richard as our rider and tuner will help us with both.”

Gadson Brandt Racing is actively pursuing sponsorship and partnerships to run the remaining races of the NHRA Camping World Pro Stock Motorcycle tour as well as the 2023 season. Brandt has taken his mission a step further by starting a non-profit, The Sgt. Riley C. Brandt Foundation, in honor of his son which will aim to honor two families of deceased soldiers on the GBR Military Suicide Awareness bike and as guests at each NHRA event.

About Mission 22

Mission 22 is dedicated to healing America’s veterans when they need it most — right now. We offer treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury and all of the issues veterans are facing today. Whether you’re a vet, a family-member, or a part of the community, you are a part of the mission.

For more information visit https://mission22.com/ .

About Stop Soldier Suicide

Not all crisis looks the same. Stop Soldier Suicide is our promise to those who are facing it. Our struggles may be loud or silent; all-consuming or passing; during service or any time after; a moment or a lifetime. We have a relentless focus on results. We don't just say we support vets - we actually save lives. With your help, we can move even faster to drastically reduce veteran suicide rates.

For more information visit https://stopsoldiersuicide.org/ .