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6.08.2004 ET
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Victory Junction Gang Camp to Benefit from eBay Auction
Darrell Waltrip's Toyota Tundra Highlights Auction Package
(CSRwire) TORRANCE, Calif.--Three-time NASCAR champion
Darrell Waltrip's Toyota Tundra pickup truck, an exclusive VIP trip to the
Toyota Tundra 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race Aug. 14 in Nashville,
a "Do-It-Yourself" Dream Garage of more than 500 Craftsman tools and a
$1,000 gift certificate to Bass Pro Shops will go to the highest bidder in
an online eBay charity auction hosted by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
(TMS).
One hundred percent of the proceeds from the winner's bid will go to the
Victory Junction Gang Camp, a retreat for children living with chronic or
life-threatening illnesses, established by Kyle and Pattie Petty. More
information on the charity auction on eBay can be found at www.DarrellsTundra.com, with the
online auction running June 14-24. The Victory Junction Gang Camp is a
designated charity of NASCAR.
Highlighting the auction package is Waltrip's 2004 phantom gray pearl
Toyota Tundra Double Cab with less than 1,000 miles on it. This Limited
4x4 model is loaded with features including a 240-horsepower i-FORCE V8
engine, automatic transmission, air conditioning, oak leather seats, a
six-disc CD changer, rear-seat DVD entertainment system, moonroof and the
TRD Off-Road Package. When new, it carries a manufacturer's suggested
retail price of about $39,227.00.
"It's time for me to get a new Toyota hot rod and if this helps raise
money for the Victory Junction Gang Camp, I'm all for it," Waltrip said.
"Kyle and Pattie Petty have worked extremely hard to make the camp a
reality and I'm proud DW and Toyota are able to help. I even promise to
get the ding in the driver's door fixed."
Along with Waltrip's Tundra, the highest bidder will be treated to an
unforgettable weekend at the Toyota Tundra 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck
Series race at Nashville Superspeedway, August 12-15. The package
includes first-class roundtrip airfare and three nights of luxury hotel
accommodations for two in Nashville. Before the start of the race,
Waltrip will personally present the keys of the Tundra to the highest
bidder. The VIP package also includes:
- Two suite tickets to the Toyota Tundra 200 at Nashville
Superspeedway August 14.
- Chauffeured transportation -- in a one-of-a-kind Toyota Tundra
limousine -- to and from the racetrack and to and from the airport in
Nashville.
- Craftsman-sponsored VIP tour of Nashville Superspeedway, including the
garage area and "Victory Lane."
- Craftsman "Do-It-Yourself" Dream Garage featuring more than 500 tools
and the tool chests to hold them.
- $1,000 Bass Pro Shops gift certificate.
- Autographed photo with Darrell Waltrip.
"Toyota has a strong
commitment to charitable organizations and this auction is an opportunity
to combine that dedication to charity with the inaugural season of the
Toyota Tundra participating in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series," said
Les Unger, TMS national motorsports manager. "The Victory Junction Gang
Camp is an extremely worthwhile charity and having Darrell Waltrip
involved makes it even more special."
Waltrip, the winner of 84 NASCAR races during his career, is a commentator
for NASCAR races broadcast by Fox television, as well as a race team owner.
His team, Darrell Waltrip Motorsports, fields the No. 17 Toyota Tundra of
rookie driver David Reutimann in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Later
this season, Waltrip will return to the driver's seat when he races a
Tundra in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races in Indianapolis (Aug. 6) and
Martinsville, Va. (Oct. 23).
The Victory Junction Gang Camp, located in Randleman, N.C., is a retreat
for chronically ill children and their families. It was founded by Kyle
and Pattie Petty to honor their son Adam, who died tragically in an
accident at the track in May 2000. The goal of the Victory Junction Gang
Camp is to enrich the lives of children with chronic or life-threatening
illnesses by creating camping experiences that are memorable, exciting,
fun, empowering, physically safe and medically sound. Activities at the
camp include boating, fishing, swimming, arts and crafts, and horseback
riding.
"I can't wait until June 20th when we welcome our first group of campers
to the Victory Junction Gang Camp," said Kyle Petty. "Seeing all those
happy faces will be a reminder that this is just a beginning and that
there are thousands of kids we want to help. I want to thank DW and
Toyota for supporting these efforts."
Bidding opens June 14 at www.DarrellsTundra.com and runs
through June 24. All bidders will be required to pre-qualify for the
auction. To find out more, you can also go to ebay.Toyota.com.
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. is the marketing, sales,
distribution and customer service arm of Toyota, Lexus and Scion in the
United States, marketing products and services through a network of 1,415
Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealers in 49 states. Established in 1957, TMS and
its subsidiaries also are involved in distribution logistics, motorsports,
R&D and general aviation. The company's main Web site is
www.toyota.com.
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NOTE TO EDITORS: High-resolution digital images of Darrell and his
Tundra are available for EDITORIAL USE ONLY at
www.toyotamotorsportsmedia.com. B-roll of DW and his Tundra
available through the following contacts:
Diana DeJoseph
Toyota Motorsports
310-468-4751
Diana_DeJoseph@toyota.com
Marc Spiegel
Toyota Motorsports
414-559-7700
marcspiegel@hotmail.com
Liv Eisaman
Saatchi & Saatchi
310-214-6162
leisaman@saatchila.com
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