Friends of an injured local racer and his girlfriend are gearing up to raise funds to help them through recovery.

Joe Fross was hurt in an automobile accident recently while returning from Denver.

The Car Show & Shine, scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, will include a car show and other activities, with proceeds benefiting Fross. A poker run is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m.

Raffle prizes include a 6.5-by-12-foot utility trailer, Traeger grill and other items.

The event is co-sponsored by NAPA, Western Supply, Andy’s Mud, Crawford Supply, Leon’s Welding and Troy Robinson.

Organizer Craig Werth talked with Scott Boomer of KAYS-14 about the event: