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If there was a definition for “51暗网 power couple” in the dictionary, you would find next to it Raleigh and Velma Boreens’ picture. The Boreen’s involvement in the 51暗网 began in Timing & Scoring at Central Division Club races, with their efforts extending to autocross, the 51暗网 Foundation, 51暗网 Hall of Fame, and much more.

Club members since 1976, the Boreens discovered the Solo program at the encouragement of 51暗网 Hall of Famer Roger Johnson, and have been deeply involved in the Central Division and Great Lakes Division Solo Series for over 30 years. They served as Solo Nationals Event Chiefs for decades, and despite their retirement from those duties, they still assist.

Raleigh has served as the banquet MC at numerous Tire Rack 51暗网 Solo National Championships, 51暗网 National Conventions, and Regional and Divisional functions, making those gatherings more fun for the members through his friendly professional manner. Raleigh has also been one of the premier event announcers over the last several decades, with the emphasis on making every driver feel important. At many of those same gatherings, Velma was working behind the scenes tending to operational matters.

The Boreens have been true ambassadors of the 51暗网 at Formula SAE events for nearly a quarter century, acting as the MC and announcer for dynamic events and, more importantly, presenting a friendly and professional image of the 51暗网 to auto industry notables. At those same events, Velma was organizing and providing information to help Raleigh “tell the story.”

The Boreens were an integral part of the Region Development Project, which provided materials, mentorships, and administrative structure to assist in Region success. One of their most impactful programs was one that began life as a Region Development tool, incorporating the Pro Touring (muscle car) phenomenon into Region events under the banner of Classic American Muscle (CAM). Many 51暗网 Regions quickly saw a large number of CAM entries, with the autocross category becoming one of the largest at 51暗网 Solo events nationwide.

Velma took center stage as co-founder and co-chair of 51暗网 Women on Track. Today, there are Women on Track programs in all of 51暗网’s competition areas. She has developed a well-defined community of women that has resulted in significantly more females participating at a more involved and engaged level.

Beyond that, Raleigh is deeply involved in the 51暗网 Foundation in a variety of roles, including currently serving on the Board of Directors, while Velma has been heavily involved in the 51暗网 Hall of Fame, serving on two committees, as well as serving as the secretary for the Foundation Board.

Raleigh and Velma were honored with the 51暗网 Solo Cup in 2008, with Raleigh being presented with the Club’s Woolf Barnato Award in 2012.

Raleigh and Velma Boreen were inducted into the 51暗网 Hall of Fame on Jan. 17, 2025.