NEWS
THE NASCAR FOUNDATION LAUNCHES VEHICLE DONATION PROGRAM DURING CAR CARE AWARENESS MONTH
Top NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Crew Chiefs Sign on
as Spokesmen
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Apr. 3, 2006) – NASCAR fans, start your engines! If they
don’t start, donate them to The NASCAR Foundation’s Vehicle Donation Program.
Launched during Car Care Awareness Month, the program got a little help from
friends at the Crew Chief Club. Crew Chief Club members Tommy Baldwin, crew
chief for Elliott Sadler’s No. 38 Ford; Matt Borland, crew chief for Ryan
Newman’s No. 12 Dodge; Jimmy Elledge, crew chief for Reed Sorensons’ No. 41
Dodge; and Greg Zipadelli, crew chief for Tony Stewart’s No. 20 Chevrolet;
have all lent their expertise, knowledge and support to this worthy program.
April, also known as Car Care Awareness Month, is a great time for garage
spring cleaning, and getting rid of any unneeded vehicles. The donations are
tax deductible and take the hassle out of deciding what to do with the
unwanted cars, trucks and RVs. The donation
process is quick and easy, and can be done online at
www.nascar.com/foundation
The Crew Chief Club provides fans with a new way to interact with their
favorite race teams, and creates recognition and fan support for their fellow
crew members. Their involvement in the Vehicle Donation Program builds on the
fan support and participation of these programs, making them successful.
“This is our inaugural year for the Vehicle Donation Program, and we are
really fortunate to have the Crew Chief Club on board as supporters of this
initiative,” said Sandy Marshall, executive director of The NASCAR Foundation.
“Our alliance with the Crew Chief Club was a natural fit for this venture.
Their hard work and dedication to the sport makes them ideal spokespeople for
our Vehicle Donation Program.”
About The Vehicle Donation Program
The NASCAR Foundation Vehicle Donation Program is a convenient service for
converting that extra car, truck or RV into a tax deductible donation
benefiting The NASCAR Foundation, which supports over 25 driver, track and
industry charities. Whether it's a race car, a collectible or just your family
car that costs too much to repair, it will help support The NASCAR Foundation.
For more information or to find out how to donate a vehicle, visit
www.nascar.com/foundation.
About The Crew Chief Club
Founded in 1998 by Jimmy Makar, Larry McReynolds, Todd Parrott and Robin
Pemberton, the Crew Chief Club's goal is to provide fans with an insider's
look behind shop walls and into the confines of NASCAR's garage area. Together
with its marketing partners, Crew Chief Club members will be accessible to
fans at races and special events, in the media and on the world wide web at
www.crewchiefclub.com, prominently displaying their dedication to their
drivers, their teams and their sport.
About The NASCAR Foundation
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc., (NASCAR) launched
the NASCAR Foundation in January 2006. The Foundation is a 501 © (3)
non-profit entity that embodies the compassion of the NASCAR Family and its
commitment to serving communities. The Foundation supports a wide range of
charitable initiatives that reflect the core values of the entire NASCAR
Family. The NASCAR Foundation will use strength of the sport and its people to
make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. For more information
on the NASCAR Foundation, please visit the website:
www.nascar.com/foundation
For additional information, contact:
Stephanie Milo, The NASCAR Foundation (Charlotte), 704/348-9629 or
smilo@nascarfoundation.com