Formal dinners & socials
Flagship evenings with friends, entertainment, and a named beneficiary —including our summer formal that supported North Texas Food Bank and Wounded Warrior Project.
Events
Exhilarating gatherings that celebrate cars — then convert hospitality into measurable support for community partners.
How an evening works
Social first. Charity always.
Many CARS dinners ask the host venue to designate roughly 10–20% of sales proceeds to a charity named for that event. Sponsors underwrite our operations so guest generosity can travel further.
Holiday celebrations
Members vote on causes close to the heart —veterans and animals —culminating in a major gift to K9s for Warriors.
Drives & collections
Food, clothing, and toy drives that put essentials into local pipelines.
Builds, shows & scrambles
Accessibility ramp builds, school and hospital visits, car shows, and golf scrambles that put members to work beyond the dinner table.
Timeline
Highlights on the road
2024 · Founding
CARS launches in DFW
Founder & President Tom Gore establishes Charity and Racing Society to share a passion for sports cars while building a giving community in Plano and across North Texas.
Summer · Formal dinner
North Texas Food Bank & Wounded Warrior Project
CARS raised and donated over $7,000 via proceeds from a summer formal dinner — pairing celebration with hunger relief and veteran support.
August 2024
IRS 501(c)(3) recognition
Charity and Racing Society receives unconditional tax-exempt status (EIN 99-2069245), confirming deductibility for qualifying contributions.
Holiday celebration
—$19,566 to K9s for Warriors
After expenses, 100% of raised monies from the holiday party supported K9s for Warriors —pairing highly trained service dogs with veterans facing PTSD, TBI, and related challenges.
Ongoing
MyGivingCircle grants round
CARS is listed on MyGivingCircle so supporters can vote and amplify the organization in USA & Canada charity grant competitions.
Host or sponsor the next gathering
Venues, brands, and members - let-s design an evening that finishes with a gift.