Hot Rod Classics Add Portable Defibrillator as Safety Measure August 15, 2023 Regional DARTMOUTH, NS – The Hot Rod Classics Vintage Race Car Series has added a portable defibrillator to its mobile headquarters that travels to each of the series events. The addition is a move aimed at helping increase the likelihood of a positive outcome should one of its members experience cardiac arrest during an event. HeartSine Samaritan 360P AED The series is mindful of the aging demographic it appeals to but also recognizes cardiac arrest can happen at any age. Studies show chances for survival of a cardiac event increase from four to 74 percent when the patient can be treated within 3-5 minutes with an automated external defibrillator (AED). In fact, the need for an AED was driven home when a series member suffered cardiac arrest within a couple of days of an event. Thankfully, they had a good outcome but the “what if’s” became reality. The AED will supplement existing safety measures at the facilities it visits, often in remote locations. While they have sophisticated technology, AEDs are inherently easy-to-use. They automatically analyze heart rhythm and if necessary, deliver an electrical shock (defibrillation) to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm; this can prove to be lifesaving while waiting for paramedics to arrive. The acquisition comes at a time when sports authorities globally are encouraging clubs, teams, and recreational facilities to have an AED as part of their first-aid equipment. The addition of the AED for the Hot Rod Classics was made possible with help from one of its longtime sponsors, Steele Volkswagen. The Hot Rod Classics presented by Conrad Bros. are proud supporters of the IWK Foundation and this Friday will participate in a fundraising barbeque from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Anchor Toyota in New Glasgow. Fans are invited to stop by for lunch and to see Hot Rod Classics Vintage Race Cars up close. The Hot Rod Classics presented by Conrad Bros. ends a three-consecutive-race run this Saturday with the Anchor Toyota Classic at Riverside International Speedway as part of the Summer Sizzler. Besides the hot rods, fans will enjoy the East Coast International 150 for the East Coast International Pro Stock Tour and the Crossroads Legends 50 for the Crossroads Maritime League of Legends. Racing starts at 4 p.m. Tickets are available at the gate and online at www.riversidespeedway.ca. About Hot Rod Classics The Hot Rod Classics Vintage Race Car Series was formed in 2019 by organizers of Heart of a Champion, a group formed in 2017 to help preserve Maritime motorsports now with over 35,000 followers worldwide on social media. The series debuted in 2020 and showcases vintage-style race cars from bygone eras with gentleman-style racing among its competitors. It provides a real-time platform for newer race fans to learn about Maritime stock car racing history and for veteran fans to relive glory days and meaningful memories. To learn more please visit www.heartofachampion.ca or www.hotrodclassics.ca, or follow Heart of a Champion on Facebook.
