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(October 27, 2009) Patrick Rummerfield sets record by becoming first SCI quadriplegic to race in a professional motorsport.

At the recent National Guard ADRL Final V in Ennis, Texas, Patrick Rummerfield achieved another “World’s First”, by becoming the first fully functional spinal cord injury (SCI) quadriplegic in history to successfully race in a professional motorsport. (download press release) (Read on)

(October 20, 2009) Raptor Performance Motorsports announces contract with Patrick Rummerfield, first race.

RAPTOR Performance Motorsports announced today that it has signed Patrick Rummerfield to a driver agreement. Mr. Rummerfield’s agreement with RAPTOR Performance Motorsports will include the development of stock car and drag racing programs. (download press release) (Read on)

(August 11, 2009) Patrick Rummerfield and Eric Westacott Foundation raises over $30,000 to help young quadriplegic boy.

The Eric Westacott Foundation has raised over $30,000 for physical therapy for 11-year old Alex Malarkey. The funds will allow young Alex to participate in two separate two-week programs at Kennedy Krieger Institute's International Center for Spinal Cord Injury in Baltimore, Maryland, and to receive a Functional Electrical Stimulus (FES) bike and tilt-table. (download press release)

(July 28, 2009) Patrick Rummerfield teams with Eric Westacott Foundation and Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation to help young quadriplegic boy.

The Eric Westacott Foundation announced today that it has teamed with Patrick Rummerfield and the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation to donate the proceeds of the upcoming Golf Classic Tournament to the rehabilitation of 11-year old quadriplegic Alex Malarkey and provide young Alex with a state of the art RT300 Functional Electrical Stimulus (FES) bike and tilt-table donated by Lorraine V and Chris Reyling. (download press release)

(July 11, 2009) Patrick Rummerfield sets world’s first by becoming the first fully functional quadriplegic to race drag boat.

At the recent SDBA Nationals, Patrick Rummerfield achieved another world’s first, by becoming the first fully functional spinal cord injury (SCI) quadriplegic in history to successfully race a drag boat. (download press release)

(July 7, 2009) Patrick to race Dragboat during Cowtown Dragboat Nationals weekend, July 11.

Patrick has been invited by Extreme Beverage Company, makers of Bookoo and Fire it Up beverages, and by the organizers of the Cowtown Dragboat Nationals, to test-race a dragboat on July 11, during the racing weekend at Marine Creek Lake in Ft. Worth, Texas. (download press release)

(May 17, 2009) Portland’s King Bass to produce custom bass guitar for Patrick Rummerfield.

Renowned bass manufacturer David King will produce a custom bass guitar for Patrick Rummerfield, the first fully functional quadriplegic in the history of medicine. (download press release or watch the video)

(May 10, 2009) Patrick, Adventures on Wheels, and Miller Motorsports host wounded veterans during American Le Mans Weekend.

At the upcoming American Le Mans series race weekend at the Utah Grand Prix, Patrick Rummerfield and Miller Motorsports have teamed with the Salt Lake City VA Hospital to host four wounded soldiers and make racecars and professional drivers available to allow them to ride around the track in a once-in-a-lifetime experience, before the cheering spectators of Miller Motorsports Park. (download press release)

VIDEOS and OTHER MEDIA

(July, 2009) Patrick and his White Lightning featured on the Discovery Channel.

Watch Patrick behind the wheel of the White Lightning, as he drives the electric bullet to over 250 mph, in the segment produced by the Discovery Channel. (watch video)

(April, 2009) Patrick guest on the G. Gordon Liddy's show.

Patrick spends half an hour chatting with the "G" man about his life, his struggles, and his achievements. (listen to the segment)

(January, 2009) Patrick guest on AARP's "My Generation".

Patrick's story is featured on AARP's "My Generation" show. (watch video)