eBay Auction for Chevy Racing DAYTONA 500 Experience to Benefit Tsunami Survivors

 


DETROIT January 10, 2005; Chevrolet is supporting a unique benefit auction on eBay to
assist Indian Ocean tsunami relief efforts. The ultimate racing package,
including an all-access trip for two to the 2005 DAYTONA 500(r) along
with a 2005 Chevy SSR autographed by four-time driving champion Jeff
Gordon, will be available for auction on eBay beginning Jan. 10. All
proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross International
Response Fund.

 

"The organizations supporting the tsunami relief efforts can never
receive enough help," said Brent Dewar, general manager of Chevrolet.
"The donation of the Chevy Racing DAYTONA 500 experience is one way we
can support the tsunami relief efforts while offering a new vehicle and
a unique racing experience for a generous individual."

 

The person with the highest bid will receive a 2005 Chevy SSR signed by
Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet Monte Carlo. 

 

In addition to the vehicle, the Chevy Racing DAYTONA 500 experience
includes roundtrip coach airfare, lodging and tickets for two to the
DAYTONA 500 on Feb. 20. The bidder and a guest will watch the DAYTONA
500, the Hershey's TAKE 5 300(r) on Feb. 19 and the Gatorade DUEL at
DAYTONA(r) on Feb. 17 from the Chevrolet suite located just above the
start/finish line. 

 

Each guest will have the opportunity to take a hot lap ride on the
famous Daytona International Speedway, and will receive two VIP access
credentials (must be 18 years of age or older) and an escorted garage
and pit tour offering a chance to meet various Chevy drivers and VIPs.
The DAYTONA 500 weekend also includes two invitations to the exclusive
Chevy Racing DAYTONA 500 kick-off party and two tickets to Daytona USA,
the ultimate motorsports attraction.

 

The winning bidder will also leave the DAYTONA 500 with a variety of
Chevrolet motorsport merchandise. 

 

The 10-day auction for the Chevy Racing DAYTONA 500 experience begins at
12 p.m. EST on Jan. 10 with the opening bid starting at $25,000. The
recipient will be determined based on the highest bid submitted by 12
p.m. EST on Jan. 20. To place a bid or learn more about this auction
item, visit www.ebay.com/gm.

 

The auction for the Chevrolet Racing DAYTONA 500 experience is one of
several efforts by General Motors to provide support to the tsunami
survivors. The GM Foundation has pledged $1 million in cash to the
International Response Fund of the American Red Cross. GM announced it
will match up to $1 million in contributions made by GM employees to the
International Response Fund of the American Red Cross, UNICEF and CARE.
Additionally, GM will provide vehicles to assist in the movement of
medical equipment and supplies in areas affected by the storms.