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closeCup stars to assist Speedway Childreen's Charities auction
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008
LAS VEGAS - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Greg Biffle, Clint Bowyer and David Ragan are scheduled to headline the NASCAR Driver Auction at Sam’s Town Live!, inside Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall.
The 10th annual event is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Las Vegas Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities. NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Jason Keller is also scheduled to appear. More drivers are expected to be added as the event draws near. TV and film star Mickey Jones (Home Improvement) also will make an appearance.
Race fans will have the opportunity to bid on a ride around the speedway in the bed of a pick-up truck with their favorite NASCAR Sprint Cup Series star during driver introductions prior to the start of the UAW-Dodge 400 at LVMS on Sunday, March 2.
Fans also will have the opportunity to ride with their favorite NASCAR Nationwide Series driver during pre-race parade ceremonies prior to the start of the NASCAR Nationwide Series Sam’s Town 300 on Saturday, March 1.
The gala also features a silent auction with a variety of racing and non-racing items including autographed team uniforms, race-car sheet metal and tickets to various shows in the Las Vegas area.
All proceeds will go to the Las Vegas Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities, which supports the increased quality of life for the children of southern Nevada. Last year, the auction raised more than $160,000 for the children of Las Vegas and southern Nevada. To date, the driver auction has raised nearly $1 million. Last December, the Las Vegas Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities granted $315,000 to 64 local children’s causes during its annual grant distribution ceremony.
