Barrett-Jackson, The NASCAR Foundation Will Auction Vehicle To Support Las Vegas

Barrett-Jackson, The NASCAR Foundation Will Auction Vehicle To Support Las Vegas

The vehicle, donated from the personal collection of Mike Helton, NASCAR vice chairman and chairman of The NASCAR Foundation­, will benefit The NASCAR Foundation, with 100 percent of the money earmarked to support the UNLV Foundation with funds directed to the UNLV School of Medicine Dept. of Emergency Medicine Residency Program Fund.

Barrett-Jackson, in conjunction with The NASCAR Foundation, has announced the charity sale of a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Red Rock Edition at Barrett-Jackson’s 10th annual Las Vegas Auction, Oct. 19-21, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The vehicle, donated from the personal collection of Mike Helton, NASCAR vice chairman and chairman of The NASCAR Foundation­, will benefit The NASCAR Foundation, with 100 percent of the money earmarked to support the UNLV Foundation with funds directed to the UNLV School of Medicine Dept. of Emergency Medicine Residency Program Fund.

“Like Barrett-Jackson, our friends at NASCAR have strong ties to Las Vegas and were deeply saddened by the recent tragic event,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We’re so proud this longtime partner of ours is stepping up to help the medical personnel who are fighting daily to save the lives of those injured. It is just one of many initiatives to help to show our support for Las Vegas at this difficult time.”

The 2016 Jeep Wrangler Red Rock Edition (Lot #3000) is one of less than 50 production vehicles built by Jeep, and was inspired by Moab and the celebration of the 50th annual Easter Safari gathering of Jeep enthusiasts from all over the world. The vehicle was carefully delivered to Petty’s Garage and the engine was treated to a supercharger performance upgrade to enhance the power, under the supervision of seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty himself. When complete, “The King” put his famous artistic signature on the passenger side portion of the dash.

“It’s an honor to donate this vehicle to benefit the UNLV School of Medicine Dept. of Emergency Medicine Residency Program Fund,” said Helton. “We were reminded of the importance of emergency room personnel two weeks ago in Las Vegas. The work that was done under the most trying of circumstances was admirable ­ and invaluable. This is a cause the foundation is proud to support and we urge others to do so.”

Mike Helton and NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace will be onstage as the rare Jeep crosses the block at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19. The program fund the money will go to provides support for the UNLV School of Medicine to train physicians as emergency medicine specialists at UMC, Nevada’s only Level 1 Trauma Center. UMC played a critical role in the initial response to the tragic shooting in Las Vegas and continues to be an important site for the treatment of victims, many who are facing a lifelong battle to recover.

“We are proud to be a part of an incredible culture where many of our partners have stepped up over the years to donate spectacular charity vehicles, and this Jeep is another great example,” said Steve Davis, Barrett-Jackson president. “We are honored to provide the platform for moments such as this, which are all about us joining together as a community to support Las Vegas and the many families that need our help after such a tragic event.”

The 10th annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction will be broadcast on Discovery and Velocity, and internationally on Velocity Canada, Discovery UK and Discovery Turbo UK during the three-day auction. For specific television schedules, click here.

The 2017 Las Vegas Auction Docket is available to view online. Click here to consign a vehicle or visit Barrett-Jackson.com/Bid for information on becoming a bidder. Advance tickets and three-day ticket packages are also available at Barrett-Jackson.com.

You May Also Like

YANG, Mix & GenNext Host Leaders of Tomorrow at HDAW

This year, the event, meant for the under-45 crowd, included a program speaker and structured speed mentoring.

At this years Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW), Auto Care Association’s YANG, Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network’s GenNext and MEMA’s MiX hosted a Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) networking event, preceding the welcome reception for HDAW attendees.

This year, the event, meant for the under-45 crowd, included a program speaker and structured speed mentoring with 20-plus veterans of the heavy-duty industry. During the event, attendees were able to gain insights into how to use their time at HDAW effectively and best practices and strategies for a career in the heavy-duty industry.

2024 Women in Auto Care Conference Schedule Released

The conference, themed “Innovate and Impact,” aims to provide an engaging and empowering leadership experience.

Northwood to Host Career Fair on Feb. 15

The fair allows companies to discuss job openings and internship opportunities and start identifying future talent, Northwood said.

Northwood-Career-Fair
Gallery: The Alliance 2023 Channel Partner Awards

Take a look at which suppliers were recognized at The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Channel Partner awards banquet.

SMP-Training-Award-The-Alliance
GPC Announced as Customer Keynote at 2024 Vision Conference

GPC Group President Randy Breaux will share his thoughts on the industry’s future and explain the role that GPC’s suppliers play in the company’s overall strategy.

Other Posts

Valeo Looks to Push the Future of Mobility at CES 2024

Among Valeo’s technologies will be the CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree, the Valeo SCALA 3 LiDAR, which uses AI-based perception software for object classification.

Valeo-CES-2024
Registration Now Open for HDA Truck Pride Annual Meeting

Registration is now open for the annual meeting set to take place on April 17, 2024 through April 20.

Remanufacturers ‘Walk the Talk’ on Sustainability

At AAPEX this past year, remanufacturers wore green shoes to spread sustainability awareness.

AAPEX-Remanufacting
Auto Care Connect 2024 Early-Bird Registration Now Open

The event will take place May 5-8, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in downtown Chicago.