Give these girls lemons, and they’ll make lemonade.
Give them an hour at the NHRA U.S. Nationals, and they’ll try to make a difference for children who need it.
The Princess Pink Lemonade Stand will return to Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park during the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, bringing together daughters of racers and crew members to raise money for Riley Children’s Hospital.
The stand will be open Sunday, Sept. 6, from 9-10 a.m. in the Torrence Racing/CAPCO Contractors compound in the NHRA pro pits. Fans can stop by for pink lemonade and make a donation to Riley Children’s Hospital.
Torrence Racing crew chief Bobby Lagana Jr. and friends built the distinctive pink stand, which has grown into a U.S. Nationals tradition since the program was launched in 2024.
This year’s “Ladies of Lemonade” include Haven Torrence, 5, and Harper Torrence, 2, daughters of four-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence and his wife, Natalie. Steve’s parents, Top Fuel racer Billy Torrence and Torrence Racing team owner Kay Torrence, also are expected to attend.
Returning are Aubrey Coughlin, 5, daughter of Pro Stock racer T.J. Coughlin and his wife, Brenna; Londyn Hart, 6, daughter of Top Fuel racer Josh Hart and his wife, Brittanie; and Averi Michalek, 5, daughter of Top Alcohol Dragster driver Corey Michalek and his wife, Christine.
Vera Wilkerson, 8, daughter of Funny Car driver Daniel Wilkerson and his wife, Brianne, returns along with Olivia Martin, 8, daughter of Torrence Racing cylinder head specialist Kris Martin and his wife, Amanda.
Kamy Gadson, daughter of reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Richard Gadson and his wife, Alexis, also will participate. New to the group are Leah Richards, 12, and Macie Richards, 10, daughters of Funny Car driver Dave Richards and his wife, Serena.
For Natalie Torrence, whose company, Innovative Creation Experts, helped bring the concept to life, the money raised is only part of what makes the morning worthwhile.
“This has now become an event of it’s own,” Torrence said. “Our No. 1 goal is to raise money for Riley Children’s Hospital, but this is also a great opportunity to teach our children the importance of giving back, caring for others and showing them that hard work can still be fun.”
Fans who cannot attend the U.S. Nationals can contribute through the Princess Pink Lemonade Stand’s online fundraising page for Riley Children’s Hospital.
CLICK HERE – Donate in support of a Princess to benefit Riley Children’s Hospital
