Post by dalejrfan on Apr 26, 2006 22:00:52 GMT -5
Auction at Richmond to benefit 1980s NASCAR Busch champion Sam Ard, wife Jo
Richmond International Raceway has joined with former NASCAR Busch Series champions and other stars to participate in an auction at the track next month to benefit former champion Sam Ard and his wife.
Ard, the 1983 Busch champion and two-time Richmond winner, was diagnosed last May with Alzheimer’s disease. His wife, Jo, was diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease that could lead to blindness.
"Sam Ard is a great part of the NASCAR Busch Series history, and Richmond International Raceway’s history," said track president Doug Fritz. "It is warming to see the tremendous support we have been given by the NASCAR family for the auction during our 25th anniversary celebration of the NASCAR Busch Series."
The silent auction will take place May 5 and 6 at the track amphitheater outside turn one.
Among the items up for bid are:
Autographed driver gloves from Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Kevin Harvick and Jeff Burton.
A Jimmie Johnson-autographed Excedrin diecast car.
No. 24 and No. 48 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series crewmember firesuits.
5 Nextel Cup Series sheet metal.
Bill France-autographed NASCAR hat.
All proceeds from the auction will go directly to the Ard family. Items for the auction will continue to be collected through May 5. Fans can see a daily update of items up for bid at www.rir.com.
Richmond International Raceway has joined with former NASCAR Busch Series champions and other stars to participate in an auction at the track next month to benefit former champion Sam Ard and his wife.
Ard, the 1983 Busch champion and two-time Richmond winner, was diagnosed last May with Alzheimer’s disease. His wife, Jo, was diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease that could lead to blindness.
"Sam Ard is a great part of the NASCAR Busch Series history, and Richmond International Raceway’s history," said track president Doug Fritz. "It is warming to see the tremendous support we have been given by the NASCAR family for the auction during our 25th anniversary celebration of the NASCAR Busch Series."
The silent auction will take place May 5 and 6 at the track amphitheater outside turn one.
Among the items up for bid are:
Autographed driver gloves from Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Kevin Harvick and Jeff Burton.
A Jimmie Johnson-autographed Excedrin diecast car.
No. 24 and No. 48 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series crewmember firesuits.
5 Nextel Cup Series sheet metal.
Bill France-autographed NASCAR hat.
All proceeds from the auction will go directly to the Ard family. Items for the auction will continue to be collected through May 5. Fans can see a daily update of items up for bid at www.rir.com.