SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 22 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay and NASCAR
today launched their first joint charity sale giving fans the
opportunity to bid on autographed memorabilia and
once-in-a-lifetime racing experiences.
Today, beginning at 3:30pm PT,
through Nov. 1, fans can visit
eBay.com/NASCAR and bid on 20 items including a chance to see who
wins the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series live at
Homestead-Miami Speedway and the chance to be a VIP at the 2019
Daytona 500.
In addition, fans can win meet and greets with seven-time NASCAR
Champion Richard Petty, Chase Elliott and Joey
Logano; as well as autographed memorabilia from Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Jeff Gordon and much more.
"NASCAR is synonymous with a truly passionate fan base, and eBay
fuels this passion while helping people come together to make an
impact," said Suzy Deering, Chief
Marketing Officer of eBay Americas. "We understand the apparel,
memorabilia and merchandise are ways for fans to show allegiance
for their favorite drivers - and show support for causes they
believe in. In collaboration with the NASCAR community, eBay is now
offering a wide-range of exclusive inventory that helps children
finish first through programs of the NASCAR Foundation and our eBay
for Charity platform. True to our mission of opportunity for all,
eBay brings new ways for the racing community to give back to the
next generation of fans."
One hundred percent of the proceeds from each item will benefit
The NASCAR Foundation's programs for children.
The NASCAR Foundation believes every child should have a chance
at a healthy life and deserves to get across the finish line.
Through the Speediatrics Children's Fund and Betty Jane France
Humanitarian Award, the Foundation is making children's health and
medical needs its top priority.
"We are thrilled to partner with eBay to provide these very
unique items to their customers," The NASCAR Foundation Executive
Director, Nichole Krieger said. "At
the end of the day, it's all about the kids. Funds raised through
this auction will help us provide much needed healthcare services
to children in our racing communities across the country."
VIP experiences and signed racing memorabilia available
include:
Experiences:
- 2019 Daytona 500 VIP Experience
- 2018 Homestead-Miami Speedway VIP Experience with NASCAR Suite
Passes
- Richard Petty Meet and Greet Experience
- iRacing Experience with NASCAR Driver William Byron
- Meet and Greet with NASCAR Driver Chase Elliott
- NASCAR on NBC Sports Behind-the-Scenes Experience
- Meet and Greet with NASCAR Driver Joey Logano
- 2018 NASCAR Champion's Week Package in Las Vegas, NV
Memorabilia:
- American Ethanol Green Flag autographed by Monster Energy
NASCAR Cup Series Drivers
- Martin Truex Jr. Autographed
Side Panel Sheet Metal
- Joey Logano Autographed Hood
- Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Autographed
Replica Full-Size Helmet
- Ty Dillon Autographed Race-Used Firesuit
- Helmet Visor signed by Richard
Petty and Bubba Wallace
- Paralyzed Veterans of America Hat Autographed by Brad Keselowski
- Alex Bowman Autographed Diecast
- Jeff Gordon Autographed 24EVER Framed Photo
- NASCAR Replica Hood autographed by Monster Energy NASCAR Cup
Series Drivers
- The Glass Case of Emotion autographed Poster
- Full Size Replica Helmet autographed by Monster Energy NASCAR
Cup Series Drivers
Additionally, the autographed American Ethanol Green Flag and
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Autographed
Replica Helmet will be available to view at SEMA in Las Vegas from Oct. 30
to Nov. 2 at booth no. 30219.
About The NASCAR Foundation
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Inc. (NASCAR)
established The NASCAR Foundation in January
2006 to support initiatives that positively affect the lives
of children throughout the United
States. The 501(c) (3) non-profit entity partners with
medical experts and other charitable organizations to fund
children's health care programs. The NASCAR Foundation has
cumulatively donated more than $32 million to reach more than one
million children. For more information on The NASCAR Foundation,
please visit: NASCARfoundation.org. Follow The NASCAR Foundation on
Facebook at www.Facebook.com/NASCARFoundation or on Twitter:
@NASCAR_FDN.
About eBay for Charity
eBay for Charity, a part of eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY), helps enable
members of the eBay community to connect with and support their
favorite charities when they buy or sell in the U.S. and abroad.
Sellers can donate up to 100 percent of the proceeds to a charity
of their choice, while buyers can add a donation to their purchase
during checkout. To date, nearly $810
million dollars has been raised for charity by the eBay
community.
About eBay Motors
eBay Motors (www.ebay.com/motors) is one of the world's
largest marketplaces for buying and selling all things automotive.
The site offers everyday cars for everyday drivers, as well as
collector cars, motorcycles, auto parts and accessories.
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