NEXT STOP LE MANS // TEAM SEATTLE 'GREEN FLAG DINNER'

Last night Team Seattle held its annual 'Green Flag Dinner' at Barrier Motors in Bellevue, Washington. A send-off dinner for those of us who will be joining Team Seattle as they take on the world at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the annual 'Green Flag Dinner' was an opportunity to meet and greet with those that have given so generously to Team Seattle and their benefactor, Seattle's Children's Hospital. And while Team Seattle co-driver and star of Grey's Anatomy, Patrick Dempsey, could not attend last nights dinner, Team Seattle tech-guru, Frank Greif, was able to Skype the Los Angeles based actor so that he could join the celebration... [read more]

An absolutely wonderful dinner was provided by Barrier Motors, and included a tossed green salad, Chicken breasts stuffed with Ricotta cheese, baked Salmon, Grilled asparagus and fingerling potatoes.

Shortly after everyone had sat down to eat, Frank managed to establish a connection with Patrick Dempsey via Skype. Team Seattle principal, Don Kitch Jr., spoke briefly with his teammate about the challenges that they face in France as well as the importance of Team Seattle's involvement in 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Following dinner, Frank spoke to the audience about the need for continued support through the 'My Face Raced Le Mans' program, as well as Microsoft's involvement in Team Seattle.

A great event that is certain to be followed by a successful campaign at Le Mans! Stay tuned for exclusive coverage of Team Seattle and our trip to the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans.