Carpentier Helmet Auction Raises Nearly $2,000 for Charity Cars Campaign
SAN ANTONIO – The bidding has closed on the auction of a helmet worn by Patrick Carpentier during the April 20 NASCAR Nationwide Series race. The proceeds from the auction, almost $2,000, were donated to the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Charity Cars Campaign. The helmet, a one-of-a-kind scheme, was worn by Carpentier as he took
Race Fans to Recycle for Charity at Lowe’s Motor Speedway this Month
CONCORD, N.C. — Race fans will have an opportunity to support the environment, their favorite drivers, as well as Speedway Children’s Charities for two weekends of racing at the historic Lowe’s Motor Speedway this month. Partnering with Lowe’s Motor Speedway and Bealer Distributing, the local Anheuser-Busch wholesaler, Anheuser-Busch Recycling Corporation (A-BRC) is supplying more than
Remy Commits Product to Charity Cars Campaign
Remy International has joined with shareholders of Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper (AAPA) as a participating vendor in the Charity Cars program. This program benefits victims of domestic violence and abuse by enabling them to gain their freedom through the donation of refurbished cars. By acquiring basic, reliable transportation, these former abuse victims can work toward
Alliance Extends Commitment to Charity Cars Campaign
During the Winter Shareholder’s Meeting of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. (Alliance) in Boca Raton, FL, the members of Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper unanimously agreed to extend their commitment to the Charity Cars Campaign through 2008. The members also set a new donation target of 1,000 vehicles to victims escaping domestic abuse.
Signed Elliott Sadler Helmet Garners Sizable Gift for Charity Cars Campaign
A helmet worn by Elliot Sadler when he took the wheel of the No. 9 Dodge during the Nov. 3, 2007 NASCAR Nationwide (formerly Busch) Series race was auctioned off on Nov. 15 for a winning bid of $1,875. Proceeds will go directly to support Charity Cars Inc. and the 2007 Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Charity Cars Campaign. The Ebay auction opened Nov. 5. The helmet was personally autographed by Gillett Evernham Motorsports team mates Elliott Sadler, Kasey Kahne and Scott Riggs during the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper hospitality event at the Texas Motor Speedway after the race.
Proceeds from the Auction of Scott Riggs’ Helmet go to Charity Cars Campaign
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.
Two Guys Garage to Participate in Charity Cars Giveaway to Domestic Abuse Victims
Brenton Production’s “Two Guys Garage” program has always shown its viewers how to keep their cars in top shape, but starting this week, Two Guys begins its participation in the Auto Value Bumper to Bumper Charity Cars Campaign, a national campaign which provides reliable second-hand cars to victims of domestic abuse. Over the next eight episodes of the show, host Sam Memmolo will repair and inspect four vehicles to be used in the PDI giveaway this July in Tampa.
Purchase Kasey Kahne’s Helmet, Support Charity Cars Campaign
The Kasey Kahne Foundation has created an exciting new fundraising event to benefit the 2007 Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Charity Cars Campaign. The entire group of Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper shareholders, along with hundreds of parts stores and certified service centers, have allied with The Original 1-800-Charity Cars organization in a massive project to seek, secure, and refurbish vehicles to be presented to more than 500 qualified recipients at grand award ceremonies to be held throughout 2007 in various locations across the nation. To assist in these efforts, the Kasey Kahne Foundation will auction off the helmet he wore during the March 24 NASCAR Busch Series race where he took the wheel of the #9 Dodge sponsored by Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper.
Executive Interview: Alliance President and CEO Richard Morgan Talks about the 2007 Charity Cars Campaign
Last week at AAPEX, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance unveiled a new nationwide charitable program through which members of Bumper to Bumper and Auto Value will utilize their unique automotive skills and resources to help provide refurbished vehicles to victims of domestic abuse in their communities. aftermarketNews had the chance to learn a bit more about the campaign from Alliance President and CEO Richard “Dick” Morgan.
Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Launches National Charity Program
A new nationwide program that helps victims of domestic violence and abuse gain their freedom through the donation of refurbished cars has been launched by Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper. This unprecedented vehicle gift program is sponsored by the warehouses, parts stores and certified service centers flying the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper flags. Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, parent company of Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper, announced the new program yesterday at AAPEX.