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Bob Gilbertson

Mirroring the efforts of John Force, Funny Car racer Bob Gilbertson will open the doors of his Charlotte, N.C.-based shop to race fans to help the Marine Corps 'Toy For Tots' campaign.

While waiting for his new 25,000 square foot race shop in Blacksburg, S.C., to be completed, Gilbertson has leased a shop in Concord, N.C., that 2003 Pro Stock champ Greg Anderson recently vacated. To celebrate moving into the new shop and the Christmas season, Gilbertson will be hosting an open house from 7-10 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19th.

"Everybody and anybody is invited to attend," Gilbertson said. "We want the race fans in the Charlotte area to stop by and check out what it takes to run a Funny Car on the 23-race NHRA POWERade circuit. They'll also get to see me roll around on the floor as I try to get some of Anderson's luck and karma to rub off on me.

"Admission is free and we'll have drinks and snacks for all who attend. It's not required, but we're asking everyone to bring an unwrapped children's toy that we'll donate to the Marine Corps 'Toy For Tots' campaign. If you bring a toy you'll get an autographed 'Jungle Jim' tribute car poster and we will throw your name in the hat for some special prizes we'll be giving away."

Gilbertson's shop is located at 443 Pitts School Road in Concord, N.C., in the Jerico Racing Transmissions complex, which is just away minutes from Lowe's Motor Speedway. From I-85, take exit 49 (Speedway Blvd.) Head east and turn left at the next light, which is Weddington Road. Travel 1.7 miles and turn right just before the next traffic light into the marked parking area.