Sonny Fox, Ph.D.
Christian Motorsports Evangelist
Recovering Bozo
San Diego, Ca
racetowin@cox.net
Married to Linda Lou Blaemers Fox
(she walks softly... and carries a big stick!!)

 

University of Brokenness, 1992 to Present
GOD took it all away.  He put me on my deathbed for 30 months; I was waiting and wanting to die.  Once He had me where He wanted me, thoroughly and utterly broken, He then slowly replaced all that He had taken away.  Finally, in September 2007, GOD called me to use the gifts previously used by me, for me, to now be used by HIM, through me.

The Calling, Present the Gospel using Motorsports Parables, to fulfill a 20 year mission revealed in September 2007

Ordained (non denomination) Christian Minister and Master Chaplain, Jan 2008 to Present  Chaplain Fellowship Ministries, International


Ph.D., Human Development, 1992
Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA  93105
Dissertation - Meaning and Action: A Theoretical and Philosophical examination of how Søren Kierkegaard's Spheres of Meaning might impact human action (What happens when you build your life around something other than God)

D.Min., emphasis in Christian Education, 2008
Dissertation - A New Creation: Toward a Theory of Christian Psychology: A comparison of Kierkegaard's Spheres of Meaning with The Creator's Spheres of Obedience; presented to The Society for Christian Psychology Third Annual Conference in Nashville, Tenn, Sept, 2007
Thesis I - Connected 24/7: Toward a Strategy to Present the Gospel using Motorsports Parables to a Lost Generation; presented at the Chaplain Fellowship Ministries, International, 5th Annual Conference in Oklahoma City, OK, Sept, 2008
Thesis II - Oval Racetrack Bible Timeline: Illustrating the Gospel as a 7,000 year, one-lap "RACE for Redemption;" presented at the Chaplain Fellowship Ministries, International, 6th Annual Conference in Killeen, TX, Sept, 2009

MA, Humanities, 1986
California State University, Dominquez Hills, Carson, CA  90747
Thesis - Distributive Justice: A critique of John Rawls’ Theory of Justice as Fairness (What happens when something is given to you, other than salvation, without being earned)

BS, Education, 1983
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL  62901

U.S. Navy Engineering and Technology Training, 1967 to 1994
Nuclear Submarine Reactor Operation and Maintenance, Nuclear Submarine Internal and External Hydraulics, High Pressure Welding, Metal Lathe Operator, Electric Motor Rewind, Electronic Circuitry, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Compressed Air and other Gases, Liquid Nitrogen and Oxygen, Multi-Ton Aircraft Elevators and Industrial Cranes, Steam Generating Plant Inspector, and Diesel and Gas Turbine Propulsion Systems


Team POSSIBILITIES, Inc., Founder, President and CEO    Dec 1994 to Present    Team POSSIBILITIES is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1994 dedicated to helping motorsports families and youth learn basic life skills and how to work together as a team.  To achieve this goal, we offer four programs that address the human development needs of our participants:

• NHRA Junior Drag Racing program for boys and girls ages 8 to 17
  
• Motorsports Ministry presents the Gospel using Motorsports Parables
• "RACE thru the Bible" On-Line Motorsports Bible Study
  
• "Spiritual" Engine Diagnostic why and how people make life decisions, especially during a personal crisis

Chaplain Fellowship Ministries International, Inc.,  Chief Chaplain for Christian Education (Bible and Theology)  Jan 2008 to Present   CFMI is a 501(c)(3) non profit corporation established to identify, train, ordain, and track the pastoral care performance for over 1,000 ordained Christian Chaplains and Ministers directly involved in chaplaincy activities worldwide.


        

Dr. Sonny was an enlisted sailor from December 1967 to April 1977, serving as a nuclear reactor operator and supervisor, chief nuclear machinist, and high pressure welder on nuclear submarines and submarine repair ships.  He was commissioned as a Naval Officer in April 1977 and served for 18 years as Engineer Officer aboard eight pacific fleet commands.  During his 27 year naval career, Dr. Sonny traveled extensively throughout the world, visiting 36 countries and territories, experiencing many cultures and work styles.


Society for Christian Psychology
American Association of Christian Counselors
National Hot Rod Association
National Rifle Association
Racers for Christ