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Racing enthusiast Walker Evans knows the toll diabetes can take.

I have relatives with it (diabetes), said Evans. I watched it when I was growing up.

So, the business entrepreneur has helped raise more than more than $60,000 to help fight the disease.

For these efforts, Evans was one of four men to be honored with a Father of the Year award at a banquet in Riverside on Wednesday.

Evans moved to Riverside in 1946. He initially worked in the construction business before discovering a passion for racing, from motorcycles to boats to off-road vehicles.

He is a member of the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame, the Riverside California Sports Hall of Fame and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. He launched Walker Evans Racing in 1977. The company employs 125 people. He retired from full-time racing in 2000.

The Father of the Year award, which recognizes men for community involvement, is a partnership between the Fathers Day Council and the American Diabetes Association. The event is held in 30 cities across the nation, with the first Inland Empire Father of the Year award being presented in 2010.

Dayna Murphy, manager of development at the American Diabetes Association, said her organization is appreciative of Evans work raising money for diabetes causes.

Having the opportunity to get to know the Evans family has been so much fun. Walker and Phyllis have built an empire together and it really shows by the incredible support the community has given them through Walker being honored, said Murphy. Walker is a legend and has passed on his drive and passion to all of his children. The American Diabetes Association and Fathers Day Council really appreciate the Evans commitment to our mission and to all people affected by diabetes.

Evans realizes the importance of raising money for diabetes research, but he admits it feels good to be recognized for his work.

Its nice to be noticed for our efforts to fight this disease, said Evans.

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