Sunday sales at NHRA Princess Pink Lemonade Stand to benefit Riley Children's Hospital
The daughters of some of the most prominent drivers competing in this week’s 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis Raceway Park will assemble Sunday morning to support the Princess Pink Lemonade Stand from which beverages will be poured in return for cash donations to Riley Children's Hospital.
The distinctive dispenser of cool quaffs was built by Torrence Racing crew chief Bobby Lagana Jr. and his friends and will be set up Sunday morning from 9-10 a.m. in the Capco Contractors compound in the Pro pits.
The young “Ladies of Lemonade” participating in this year’s event include Sofia and Ella Arana, the 6 and 3-year-old daughters of 19-time Pro Stock Motorcycle winner Hector Jr. and his wife, Nicole, and Haven Torrence, the 4-year-old daughter of four-time Top Fuel world champion Steve and his wife, Natalie.
Others making a return appearance to the Lemonade Stand are Aubrey Coughlin, 4, daughter of Pro Stock standout T.J. and his wife, Brenna; Londyn Hart, 5, daughter of two-time Top Fuel winner Josh and his wife, Brittanie; Averi Michalek, 4, daughter of Top Alcohol Dragster driver Corey and his wife, Christine; Vera Wilkerson, 7, daughter of second-generation Funny Car driver Daniel and his wife, Brianne; and Olivia Martin, 7, daughter of Torrence Racing cylinder head specialist Kris and his wife, Amanda.
Others making a return appearance to the Lemonade Stand are Aubrey Coughlin, 4, daughter of Pro Stock standout T.J. and his wife, Brenna; Londyn Hart, 5, daughter of two-time Top Fuel winner Josh and his wife, Brittanie; Averi Michalek, 4, daughter of Top Alcohol Dragster driver Corey and his wife, Christine; Vera Wilkerson, 7, daughter of second-generation Funny Car driver Daniel and his wife, Brianne; and Olivia Martin, 7, daughter of Torrence Racing cylinder head specialist Kris and his wife, Amanda.
Making her Princess Pink Lemonade Stand debut will be Kamy Gadson, daughter of 2025 Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship contender Richard and his wife, Alexis.
“We’re all excited to be able to participate in such an unconventional fundraiser,” said Natalie Torrence, whose company, Innovative Creation Experts, brought the Princess Pink Lemonade Stand concept to fruition. “Our No. 1 goal is to raise money for Riley Children's Hospital, but this is also a great way to help teach our children the importance of caring for others and that hard work still can be fun.”
Those unable to attend who wish to join the “princesses” in supporting Riley Children's Hospital can access https://give.rileykids.org/PrincessPink to make an online donation.
