SAN ANTONIO -- The bidding has closed on a helmet worn by Scott Riggs during an Aug. 21 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race. The ebay auction opened Aug. 22 with fans starting an early bidding war to own a piece of NASCAR history.

The helmet, worn by Riggs as he took the wheel of the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper #10 Dodge, was autographed by the Evernham team member directly after the race.

The $1,410 winning bid proceeds will go directly to support Charity Cars Inc. and the 2007 Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Charity Cars Campaign. Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper joined forces with The Original 1-800-Charity Cars in a massive project to seek, secure and refurbish vehicles to be presented to more than 500 qualified recipients at award ceremonies throughout 2007.

“We’ve been asking for vehicle donations since we kicked-off the program but not everyone has a car to give. Cash donations are just as important,” said Steve Marks, senior vice president, advertising/marketing for Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper. “The support from the Evernham Racing Team has been outstanding and has meant a great deal to us and the people who will benefit from their generosity.”

For more information about Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper, go to: http://www.800autotalk.com/.

For more information about the Charity Cars Campaign or to donate, go to: www.1800charitycars.org.