|
INJURED DRIVER BENEFIT PLANNED
CELINA, OH (Nov. 1) -- Midwest Auto Racing Charities (MARC) has scheduled their annual injured driver’s memorabilia show and auction for Saturday, January 12, 2008. To be held at the Celina (OH) Eagles Lodge, the doors will open at 9:00 AM, with the auction set to begin at 2:00 PM.
The benefit features vendors selling a variety of sports collectibles and memorabilia all day, along with the 2:00 auction of racing memorabilia. Also planned is a round table discussion with drivers from speedways. Larry Boos, Director of Operations at Eldora Speedway, will be moderator for the discussion.
The Racing School’s 4 lap “Ride with a Pro” will be auctioned off as well as items autographed by Tomas Scheckter, “Dancing” Helio Castroneves, Sam Hornish, Jr., Michael and Mario Andretti, “Fast” Jack Beckman, Ron Capps, John Force, Angelle Sampy, Richard Petty, Jimmy Johnson, Kurt Busch, J. J. Yeley, Dave Blaney, Richard Childress, Kris Patterson, Donnie Moran, Chub Frank, Jackie Boggs, Dave Darland, Rob Chaney, Levi Jones, and more.
Memorabilia already on the docket includes autographed helmets, flags, hero cards, banners, shirts and sheet metal; plus items are still coming in. “We‘ve spent a lot time during the summer going to various racing events to collect items for this auction,” says Dave Schwartz, MARC President, “and I think the race fan will enjoy the memorabilia and the comraderie at the January 12th benefit.”
MARC also sponsors a benefit auction at Eldora Speedway in June. All proceeds from the events benefit drivers, crew members, and track officials who are injured at local racing events.
For information concerning the memorabilia show and auction, contact Dave Schwartz, 419-586-5385. A complete listing of auction items and up-to-date information concerning guest appearances is available online at www.midwestautoracingcharities.com.
|
|
