Brooke Poklemba
August 30, 2011

Baltimore, MD - The first ever Baltimore Grand Prix will be held this weekend and IndyCar driver Martin Plowman will be signing autographs and meeting with fans on behalf of TeamRAACE member he Baltimore Child Abuse Center (BCAC) at the RAACE Foundation’s “Time to Talk” display located in the Family Fun Zone.

"BCAC is thrilled to partner with the RAACE Foundation and TeamRAACE to raise awareness of the subject of child sexual abuse,” says Executive Director Adam Rosenberg.  “What better way to share information with the public than through the excitement of the Baltimore Grand Prix and one of its newest drivers, Martin Plowman.” 

BCAC is honored to have booth space with the RAACE Foundation located in the Family Fun Zone, along with Hershey Park and Port Discovery, at the corner of Pratt and Charles Streets.  Plowman will be spinning “The Giant Wheel,” interacting with fans, and giving free autographs starting at 1:50pm Saturday, September 3rd.  Proceeds from spinning the “Big Wheel” will benefit the RAACE Foundation and Baltimore Child Abuse Center.

BCAC interviews more than 850 children a year who have reported sexual abuse and helps over 1000 families annually in overcoming the trauma of past abuse. For more information about child sexual abuse and the Baltimore Child Abuse Center, visit www.BaltimoreChildAbuseCenter.org.

Martin Plowman is a member of the Sam Schmidt Motorsports Team and will be driving the #17 car this weekend in Baltimore.  For more information, visit www.Martin-Plowman.com .  Visit www.raace.org to find out about the important work of this organization.