A.J. Factor has been racing since the age of 7. He started on a ¼ mile flat dirt track on his dirt bike, winning numerous events. He then moved to motocross, finding the same winning success. At the age of 15 A.J. decided it was time to return to the ¼ mile dirt track only this time in race karts. Once again no surprise, he found the winning edge. By the age of 17 A.J. was in his first stock car the #62 Chevy mini stock, consistently finishing in the top of the class. At 25 years of age A.J Factor was behind the helm of the #62 S.M.A. MOTORSPORTS CHEVY MONTE CARLO Super Late Model where he captured his Rookie of the year Title in 2004, followed by most improved Super late model Driver of the year in 2005. Now at the age of 29 he is still chasing his dream behind the wheel of the #62 S.M.A. MOTORSPORTS Chevy PRO TRUCK in which he finished 3rd in the 2006 points Championship!

S.M.A. is the #1 Genetic Killer of children under the age of 2, it is inherited and often a fatal disease that destroys the nerves controlling voluntary muscle movement, which affects crawling, walking, swallowing, head and neck control.

Who is affected by this disease?

* 1 in every 40 people carries the gene that causes S.M.A.

* If two carriers have children, the chance that their offspring will have some form of S.M.A. is 1 in 4.

* S.M.A. can affect all racial and ethnic groups.

* 50% of children diagnosed before the age of 2 will die

* S.M.A. can strike anyone at any age

What are the different forms of S.M.A.?

* Type 1: The most severe form striking children between birth and six months of age. Children with this type show a lack of normal movement and motor development, including the ability to sit unaided, a weak cry, trouble breathing, sucking and swallowing.

* Type 2: Intermediate form of the disease has symptoms generally beginning between the ages of 7 and 18 months. Children with Type 2 may be able to sit unaided and some may even learn to stand with support. Feeding and swallowing difficulties are generally not associated with this type however many are extremely susceptible to respiratory infections. Most type 2 patients use electric wheelchairs to provide mobility.

* Type 3: Mildest form of childhood-onset S.M.A. Some patients are able to stand with this type but weakness is prevalent and tends to eventually sentence it’s victims to a wheelchair. Type 3 usually strikes children after the age of 18 months but can surface even in adulthood

* Type 4: The adult form of the disease in which symptoms tend to begin after age 35 and show in the hands, feet, and tongue then spreading to other areas of the body.

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