With that in mind, Bobby and Tia have begun to build something very special together, a father daughter duo that extends far beyond the track. Despite her hectic schedule, the duo remains extremely active in the community, with the sole purpose of educating and inspiring youth.
Tia is committed to an array of programs, including, but not limited to, the National African American Drug policy Coalition and the Motorsports Institute, Inc., All in all, the two will make anywhere from 80 to 100 community appearances annually. “Most drivers think it’s 80 percent on-track and 20 percent off-track,” Tia says. “But we have adopted a theory of 20 percent on-track and 80 percent of what you do off-track.”
Some events would include the 2006 celebrity race in Atlanta, GA, a race brought to the community by Team Norfleet in an event to expose minority ethnic groups who would otherwise not have the opportunity to become acclimated with the motorsports world while educating the youth about careers in racing and motorsports in general. Others would be the 2007 BET’s Jocks and Gems Charity Event aimed at raising funds, awareness and schools supplies for children affected by the disaster of Hurricane Katrina.
In 2009, Tia Participated in a charity event with Step Up In Georgia, Inc. which was mentoring program to help at risk youth to deal with the pressures of life. At the event Tia spoke to the children and performed a song.
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