As John Gaydosh speeds down the track this weekend at the 2018 NHRA Spring Nationals at Royal Purple Raceway, he’ll also be shining the spotlight on autism.
 
April is ‘Autism Awareness Month’ and featured prominently on the Gaydosh Performance Chevrolet Camaro will be a decal promoting Pathfinders for Autism.
 
"My nephew Kolton has autism, so it really hits close to home for us. We wanted to do something to bring awareness and help the cause,” said Gaydosh. “Pathfinders for Autism is an amazing group helping families with autistic children in the Maryland area."
 
Pathfinders for Autism was founded 18 years ago by a group of parents that included Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer, William “B.J.” Surhoff, and his wife Polly.
 
“The internet wasn’t what it is now. B.J. and his friends wanted a way for families with children on the Autism spectrum to get access and resources for things that don’t necessarily include the doctors. Things like a dentist, barber and autism support groups,” explained Neal Lichter, Resource Center Coordinator for Pathfinders for Autism.
 
This will be John Gaydosh's first time to Houston racing his fuel injected Pro Stock Camaro. He will once again be running a motor supplied by Chris McGaha from Harlow Sammons, Southwest Performance & Machine.

"This car is just flying. I've never gone this fast in a fuel injected Pro Stock,” said Gaydosh. "In Gainesville I was able to get used to the new power and figure out how she runs. We also had a new clutch system last race, which accounted for my delayed reaction time in round one. But now we have everything is good and so I'm excited to race in Houston."