God Speed Ministry
God Speed Ministry celebrates 20 years of impact
KINGS MTN, NC – Two decades ago, God Speed Ministry first fired up its engines with the IHRA. The organization has since become a
mainstay in drag race ministry, supporting various organizations and following the call of God to impact lives across the world.
Led by longtime racers Gary and Renee Bingham, the ministry started with a single 30 minute service at each IHRA event. The fledgling nonprofit quickly gained traction and grew to Saturday and Sunday services, kids and teen ministries and dozens of chaplains and volunteers.
“Bill Bader [then president of IHRA] wanted a ministry suited to the needs of IHRA racers,” storied Renee. “God Speed Ministry was founded to provide a fresh, new ministry built on racer trust. It came together much more quickly than any of us expected. It was easy to see God in all the details. It’s His ministry, and we’re honored to steward it. The name was actually suggested by IHRA Vice President, Aaron Polburn. It was really the perfect fit.”
The Binghams were obedient to the calling of God on their lives but ultimately could not fathom the extent of what they were in for as they launched a motorsports ministry.
WDRA FORMS ALLIANCE WITH GOD SPEED MINISTRY
Springfield, IL – The WDRA is proud to announce a new alliance with God Speed Ministry. God Speed Ministry was founded in May of 2004 
as an organization of ‘racers ministering to racers.’ God Speed Ministry has grown from serving one organization to serving eight series in North America. They cover drag races, road races, swap meets, car shows and other outdoor events across the US and Canada. God Speed Ministry seeks to provide spiritual nourishment and growth to the participants, fans and sponsors at these events with non-denominational ministry, emergency response, outreach, speakers/services, and more.
“We want to publicly welcome God Speed Ministry to the WDRA family,” said WDRA founder Don Scott. “God Speed Ministry brings the church to events and connects people to God and each other. Their highly skilled and compassionate chaplains deliver sermons before races as well as pray for and with racers throughout the event. This is an important part of our Bracket Finals, World Championship and any WDRA managed event we do.”
God Speed Ministry Opens ‘Bridge the Gap’ Funds for Davis Family and Ian Tocher
KINGS MTN, NC – The recent tragedy which took the life of multi-time Top Sportsman World Champion, Ronnie 
Davis, and critically injured longtime drag racing journalist, Ian Tocher, has rocked the heart of the drag racing community. Davis succumbed to injuries on Sunday, April 10, after a violent top end crash during the last qualifying session at the PDRA Spring Nationals on Saturday, April 9. The car made contact with Tocher during the crash, as he was photographing the event. Tocher is being treated for injuries at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill.
In order to help cover medical costs for Davis and “Bridge the Gap” while Tocher is sidelined for recovery, God Speed Ministry has opened donation accounts for each gentleman. One hundred percent of donations to those accounts will go directly to their needs.
