Silent auction to benefit 'Dare to Dream Camp'

Wendy Atkin · 12/16/08, 11:00 PM

Many of the top teams and drivers in racing have donated items for the annual silent auction held in conjunction with the "Rumble in Fort Wayne" on Dec. 26-27 at the Memorial Coliseum Expo Center.

Among the more than 30 pieces of racing memorabilia received so far are items autographed by Bobby Rahal, Tony Stewart, Ken Schrader, Michael Waltrip, Kasey Kahne, Ryan Newman, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Kyle Busch, David Reutimann, Michael McDowell and Rumble Series participants Lou Cicconi Jr. and Billy Wease.

The silent auction, now in its fourth year, benefits the Kenny Irwin Jr. Memorial Foundation's "Dare to Dream Camp," located near New Castle, Ind., where youth from throughout the Midwest can come for camping, fishing, boating and karting. The not-for-profit camp is operated by the late NASCAR star's parents, Kenny Sr. and Reba Irwin.

Bidding will begin on Friday, Dec. 26 and conclude on Saturday, Dec. 26, with all money raised going directly to the "Dare to Dream Camp."

Persons wishing to donate items may contact auction organizer Wendy Atkin at wendy_atkin@yahoo.com or by calling (937) 399-3110.

2008 Silent Auction Items

Framed print. “Racing Toward Glory,” featuring Tony Stewart and Kenny Irwin Jr. racing in the 1996 Hut Hundred (approximately 13 x 19 inches), autographed by Tony Stewart Donated by Kenny Irwin Jr. Memorial Foundation

Framed color print of Bobby Rahal racing the #7 Miller Lite IndyCar in his final season, 1998 (approximately 28 x 22 inches), autographed by Bobby Rahal Donated by Rahal Letterman Racing

Lou Cicconi Jr. race-worn helmet, autographed by Lou Cicconi Jr. Donated by Lou Cicconi Jr.

#17 Team Ethanol cap by Speedgear, autographed by Bobby Rahal Donated by Rahal Letterman Racing

Rahal Letterman #17 Team Ethanol crew shirt by The Winning Team, small, autographed by Bobby Rahal and Ryan Hunter-Reay Donated by Rahal Letterman Racing

2008 Tony Stewart #20 Home Depot jersey by Chase Authentics, large, probably will be autographed by Tony Stewart Donated by Joe Gibbs Racing

2008 Denny Hamlin #11 jacket by Chase Authentics for Women, large Donated by Joe Gibbs Racing

2007 Ryan Newman #12 Alltel cap by Chase Authentics, autographed by Ryan Newman Donated by Penske Racing

Kyle Busch #2 Miller Lite Racing cap, autographed by Kyle Busch Donated by Penske Racing

2008 Kasey Kahne Budweiser Racing hero card, autographed by Kasey Kahne Donated by Gillette Evernham Motorsports

2008 Michael McDowell Champion Mortgage hero card, autographed by Michael McDowell Donated by Michael Waltrip Racing

2008 David Reutimann Aaron’s Dream Machine hero card, autographed by David Reutimann Donated by Michael Waltrip Racing

2008 Michael Waltrip NAPA Auto Parts hero card, autographed by Michael Waltrip Donated by Michael Waltrip Racing

Kenny Irwin Jr. #28 “The Joker” 1:32-scale NASCAR diecast Donated by Randall Williams

Dale Jarrett #18 Interstate Batteries 1993 Daytona 500 winner 1:24-scale NASCAR diecast, limited edition of 504 Donated by Joe Gibbs Racing

2008 Dario Franchitti #40 Tums Quikpak 1:24-scale NASCAR diecast, limited edition of 1,007 Donated by Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates

2008 Reed Sorenson #41 Polaroid 1:24-scale NASCAR diecast Donated by Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates

Juan Pablo Montoya #42 Eldora Speedway Prelude to the Dream 1:24-scale dirt late model diecast, limited edition of 379 Donated by Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates

Kevin Harvick “First Win” ReplicaHood (approximately 15 x 12 inches) Donated by Richard Childress Racing

2008 Kyle Busch #18 M&M’s Racing hat by Chase Authentics Donated by Joe Gibbs Racing

2007 David Ragan #6 AAA 1:64-scale NASCAR diecast Donated by Roush Fenway Racing

2007 Jamie McMurray Irwin Industrial Tools hero card Donated by Roush Fenway Racing

2007 Billy Wease K&N Filters hero card, autographed by Billy Wease Donated by Billy Wease

Color photo of Kevin Olson from 2008 Chili Bowl, autographed by Kevin Olson Donated by Jim Morrison

Color photo of Tony Stewart climbing fence at Eldora Speedway, 2008, probably will be autographed by Tony Stewart Donated by Jim Morrison

Color photo of Ken Schrader in #9 Federated Auto Parts late model at Eldora Speedway, 2008, autographed by Ken Schrader Donated by Jim Morrison

Color photo of Tony Stewart in #20 Bass Pro Shops late model at Eldora Speedway, 2008, probably will be autographed by Tony Stewart Donated by Jim Morrison

Color postcards of Gordon Johncock and Bill Vukovich from 1973 Indianapolis 500 Donated by Jim Morrison

Black and white photo of Mario Andretti at Indianapolis, circa 1990 or ’91 Donated by Jim Morrison

Vintage black and white photos of Pancho Carter in victory lane at Terre Haute and in the Dobbins Chevrolet sprint car (three photos) Donated by Jim Morrison

Vintage black and white photo of Gary Bettenhausen Donated by Jim Morrison

Color photo of Tony Stewart celebrating victory at Eldora Speedway, 2008, probably will be autographed by Tony Stewart Donated by Jim Morrison

Vintage black and white photo of Johnny Parsons with his IndyCar and champ dirt car Donated by Jim Morrison

Wendy Atkin · 12/24/08, 1:30 PM

Anyone wishing to donate items may bring them this weekend. See Wendy Atkin in the pit sign-in area (which is at the southeast entrance to the Expo Center). Thanks.

12/16/08, 11:00 PM	#1 Silent auction to benefit 'Dare to Dream Camp'
Wendy Atkin Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 121	Many of the top teams and drivers in racing have donated items for the annual silent auction held in conjunction with the "Rumble in Fort Wayne" on Dec. 26-27 at the Memorial Coliseum Expo Center. Among the more than 30 pieces of racing memorabilia received so far are items autographed by Bobby Rahal, Tony Stewart, Ken Schrader, Michael Waltrip, Kasey Kahne, Ryan Newman, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Kyle Busch, David Reutimann, Michael McDowell and Rumble Series participants Lou Cicconi Jr. and Billy Wease. The silent auction, now in its fourth year, benefits the Kenny Irwin Jr. Memorial Foundation's "Dare to Dream Camp," located near New Castle, Ind., where youth from throughout the Midwest can come for camping, fishing, boating and karting. The not-for-profit camp is operated by the late NASCAR star's parents, Kenny Sr. and Reba Irwin. Bidding will begin on Friday, Dec. 26 and conclude on Saturday, Dec. 26, with all money raised going directly to the "Dare to Dream Camp." Persons wishing to donate items may contact auction organizer Wendy Atkin at wendy_atkin@yahoo.com or by calling (937) 399-3110. 2008 Silent Auction Items Framed print. “Racing Toward Glory,” featuring Tony Stewart and Kenny Irwin Jr. racing in the 1996 Hut Hundred (approximately 13 x 19 inches), autographed by Tony Stewart Donated by Kenny Irwin Jr. Memorial Foundation Framed color print of Bobby Rahal racing the #7 Miller Lite IndyCar in his final season, 1998 (approximately 28 x 22 inches), autographed by Bobby Rahal Donated by Rahal Letterman Racing Lou Cicconi Jr. race-worn helmet, autographed by Lou Cicconi Jr. Donated by Lou Cicconi Jr. #17 Team Ethanol cap by Speedgear, autographed by Bobby Rahal Donated by Rahal Letterman Racing Rahal Letterman #17 Team Ethanol crew shirt by The Winning Team, small, autographed by Bobby Rahal and Ryan Hunter-Reay Donated by Rahal Letterman Racing 2008 Tony Stewart #20 Home Depot jersey by Chase Authentics, large, probably will be autographed by Tony Stewart Donated by Joe Gibbs Racing 2008 Denny Hamlin #11 jacket by Chase Authentics for Women, large Donated by Joe Gibbs Racing 2007 Ryan Newman #12 Alltel cap by Chase Authentics, autographed by Ryan Newman Donated by Penske Racing Kyle Busch #2 Miller Lite Racing cap, autographed by Kyle Busch Donated by Penske Racing 2008 Kasey Kahne Budweiser Racing hero card, autographed by Kasey Kahne Donated by Gillette Evernham Motorsports 2008 Michael McDowell Champion Mortgage hero card, autographed by Michael McDowell Donated by Michael Waltrip Racing 2008 David Reutimann Aaron’s Dream Machine hero card, autographed by David Reutimann Donated by Michael Waltrip Racing 2008 Michael Waltrip NAPA Auto Parts hero card, autographed by Michael Waltrip Donated by Michael Waltrip Racing Kenny Irwin Jr. #28 “The Joker” 1:32-scale NASCAR diecast Donated by Randall Williams Dale Jarrett #18 Interstate Batteries 1993 Daytona 500 winner 1:24-scale NASCAR diecast, limited edition of 504 Donated by Joe Gibbs Racing 2008 Dario Franchitti #40 Tums Quikpak 1:24-scale NASCAR diecast, limited edition of 1,007 Donated by Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates 2008 Reed Sorenson #41 Polaroid 1:24-scale NASCAR diecast Donated by Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Juan Pablo Montoya #42 Eldora Speedway Prelude to the Dream 1:24-scale dirt late model diecast, limited edition of 379 Donated by Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Kevin Harvick “First Win” ReplicaHood (approximately 15 x 12 inches) Donated by Richard Childress Racing 2008 Kyle Busch #18 M&M’s Racing hat by Chase Authentics Donated by Joe Gibbs Racing 2007 David Ragan #6 AAA 1:64-scale NASCAR diecast Donated by Roush Fenway Racing 2007 Jamie McMurray Irwin Industrial Tools hero card Donated by Roush Fenway Racing 2007 Billy Wease K&N Filters hero card, autographed by Billy Wease Donated by Billy Wease Color photo of Kevin Olson from 2008 Chili Bowl, autographed by Kevin Olson Donated by Jim Morrison Color photo of Tony Stewart climbing fence at Eldora Speedway, 2008, probably will be autographed by Tony Stewart Donated by Jim Morrison Color photo of Ken Schrader in #9 Federated Auto Parts late model at Eldora Speedway, 2008, autographed by Ken Schrader Donated by Jim Morrison Color photo of Tony Stewart in #20 Bass Pro Shops late model at Eldora Speedway, 2008, probably will be autographed by Tony Stewart Donated by Jim Morrison Color postcards of Gordon Johncock and Bill Vukovich from 1973 Indianapolis 500 Donated by Jim Morrison Black and white photo of Mario Andretti at Indianapolis, circa 1990 or ’91 Donated by Jim Morrison Vintage black and white photos of Pancho Carter in victory lane at Terre Haute and in the Dobbins Chevrolet sprint car (three photos) Donated by Jim Morrison Vintage black and white photo of Gary Bettenhausen Donated by Jim Morrison Color photo of Tony Stewart celebrating victory at Eldora Speedway, 2008, probably will be autographed by Tony Stewart Donated by Jim Morrison Vintage black and white photo of Johnny Parsons with his IndyCar and champ dirt car Donated by Jim Morrison _________________________________________________ Last edited by Wendy Atkin; 12/24/08 at 1:27 PM. 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12/24/08, 1:30 PM	#2 Re: Silent auction to benefit 'Dare to Dream Camp'
Wendy Atkin Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 121	Anyone wishing to donate items may bring them this weekend. See Wendy Atkin in the pit sign-in area (which is at the southeast entrance to the Expo Center). Thanks.