Ryan Varnes 68 Memorial Scholarship

n inside track to a finish line of a different kind…” says the Ryan Varnes Foundation website, which just went live in February. Created in memory of American Flat Track rider Ryan Varnes, who passed away at the age of 24 last year from injuries sustained while competing at the New York Short Track, the goal of the foundation is to help racers continuing to pursue their higher education goals.

While racing professionally with American Flat Track, Varnes made his education a priority, and in his honor the foundation will aid other racers in their pursuit to become better students and people. Applications are now available to American Flat Track licensed riders.

For more information on eligibility, criteria and application deadlines, or to find out how to donate, visit Rv68foundation.org. —Joy Burgess