CARCHEX Teams Up with NASCAR Star Dale Earnhardt Jr. & JR Motorsports

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Hunt Valley, Md. (Vocus) February 12, 2010

CARCHEX , the industry-leading provider for Extended Vehicle Protection, today announced a multi-faceted sponsorship agreement with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and JR Motorsports, his racing management enterprise. Earnhardt Jr. will endorse the CARCHEX brand exclusively in the Extended Vehicle Protection category, appearing in advertising, marketing and on the CARCHEX website. And beginning this Saturday, Feb. 13th at Daytona International Speedway, CARCHEX becomes an official sponsor of the No. 88 Chevrolet for the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series events.

“The key for me in endorsing CARCHEX was the credibility, track record, and strong reputation that the brand has established,” said Earnhardt Jr. “I’m proud to begin what I hope is a long and mutually successful relationship with CARCHEX.”

Said CARCHEX CEO Jason Goldsmith, “Dale Earnhardt Jr. is the biggest name in motorsports and we are thrilled to earn his endorsement as CARCHEX continues to distinguish itself as the gold standard in a fast-growing industry. Dale Jr. joins the growing list of top automotive brands like Carfax , Kelley Blue Book , and LendingTree Autos who have partnered with CARCHEX and believe in the value that CARCHEX brings to consumers.”

As an associate sponsor of the No. 88 Chevrolet, the CARCHEX brand will appear on the vehicle and other properties, such as team haulers and uniforms during Nationwide Series Race events. The No. 88 Chevrolet will most often be driven by rising star Kelly Bires, while Earnhardt Jr. will also drive the No. 88 Chevy for select Nationwide Series events, including this week’s race at Daytona International Speedway.

“We are excited to add CARCHEX to the JR Motorsports family,” said Kelley Earnhardt, GM and co-owner of JR Motorsports. “We’ve done our homework and believe in the CARCHEX brand as the best in its industry.”

With its decade-long commitment to customer service and integrity, CARCHEX has earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. The company will continue its existing, successful relationship with spokesman Pat Goss, America’s trusted mechanic and segment host on TV’s MotorWeek.

“With Dale Jr.’s massive popularity and Pat’s credibility as a master technician, CARCHEX has put together an amazing 1-2 punch in endorsement relationships,” Goldsmith added. “By delivering on our brand promise of ‘customer experience above all’ CARCHEX has attracted the best partners in our industry.”

About CARCHEX

Headquartered in Hunt Valley, Md., CARCHEX is the premier provider of Extended Vehicle Protection (commonly referred to as Extended Auto Warranties) and Mobile Vehicle Inspections. As the preferred partner to the most trusted names in the automotive industry including Carfax, Kelley Blue Book, Cars.com, LendingTree Autos and many more, CARCHEX provides customized coverage plans allowing consumers whose factory warranty has expired to get the highest level of protection for their vehicle at the most competitive price. A decade long commitment to protecting automotive consumers and providing exceptional customer service has translated into an A+ Rating by the Better Business Bureau. To learn more about CARCHEX and to Get Protected, visit http://www.CARCHEX.com.

About JR Motorsports

JR Motorsports is the management company and racing operation for Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR’s seven-time Most Popular Driver and winner of more than 40 NASCAR-sanctioned races. JR Motorsports competes in multiple racing divisions, including the NASCAR Nationwide Series. In 2008 JRM enjoyed a breakout season with four Nationwide Series victories between its two teams. The company followed suit with four more wins in 2009. The JR Motorsports facilities are based out of Mooresville, N.C., and include the JR Nation retail store, Hammerhead Entertainment, and DEJ Realty. For more information on JR Motorsports, visit http://www.dalejr.com.

CARCHEX Media Contact:

Greg Abel

(443) 695-4048

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(PRWEB) July 30, 2004

It was a week-long event ending July 27 that saw over three hundred visitors and 13 bids on an original cartoon featuring Tony Stewart. With all proceeds to be donated to The Tony Stewart Foundation, the first ever War-Wagon weBauction was a resounding success!

Lori Munro, artist and owner of Lori’s War-Wagon – Cartoons at 200mph stated, “I was pretty impressed that race fans were interested enough to put their hard-earned money on the line for the likes of a piece of cartoon-art! It feels great to have a good response, and even better that all of the money will go to charity!”

The winning bid of $ 112.70 went to Tom Fuller of Connecticut, who was interested in winning the artwork for his wife, Becky, “I really wanted to get this because Becky is a big time Tony Stewart Fan”. Tom is an avid Dale Jarrett fan and has a website devoted to him at http://www.dalejarrett4ever.com

But the joy didn’t stop there. Another bidder in the same auction decided that if he couldn’t win the framed artwork, he’d feel just as good throwing some money into the pot to be donated to The Tony Stewart Foundation as well. Dana Rea of http://www.Lap57.com sent a donation of $ 57., the amount being on behalf of his own website’s domain name.

States Munro, “I was very pleasantly surprised with the generosity of Dana Rea and of course, Tom Fuller for making this auction as success!”

The grand total to be sent to The Tony Stewart Foundation for this auction rose to $ 169.70.

Will there be another auction like this in the future? War-Wagon artist Lori Munro replies, “The event was well received, and with eBay’s system working so smoothly, I will indeed do this again in the future, it would be neat to do it a couple or three times per year. There is always some fresh art floating around in my studio and it’s great to be able to share it with other race fans while at the same time, doing something worthwhile with the money. It’ll be another driver’s turn, their charity, we’ll all just have to wait and see….. !”

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Jeff Gordon Auctions Off Hats, Helmet, and Dale Earnhardt, Jr’s Firesuit for Charity

Grandview, MO (PRWEB) October 6, 2006

Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and current Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup contender Jeff Gordon has brought out the big guns for a series of online auctions that will benefit The Jeff Gordon Foundation. The auctions will give racing fans and collectors the opportunity to own unique pieces of racing history that have rarely before been made available to the general public.

The online auctions are being hosted by GoMotorBids.com, the official online auction house of The Jeff Gordon Foundation and Jeff Gordon, Inc., and include a complete set of “hat dance” caps from Gordon’s first win at Chicagoland Speedway, one of Gordon’s official helmets, and an authentic race-used Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Budweiser firesuit. All of these items are autographed by their respective drivers.

“Our goal with The Jeff Gordon Foundation weekly online auction was to provide unique, one-of-a-kind items that would add something special to the most dedicated fans collection while generating funds to support children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses.” said Jules Moss, Business Development Manager of The Jeff Gordon Foundation. “We were very excited when Dale Earnhardt, Jr. gave us one of his race-used firesuits for the auction. With his firesuit and the race helmet Jeff provided, both the Jeff Gordon and Dale Jr. race fans will be able to bid on their drivers’ hard to acquire items and help children in the process.”

The set of hat dance caps represents racing history, as they were all worn by Gordon during his first visit to the winner’s circle at the Chicagoland Speedway after winning the 2006 USG Sheetrock 400. Most race fans are familiar with the “hat dance”, as it happens in victory lane after every race. The driver and crew members pose for a large number of pictures, changing hats after each shot. The hats feature the logos of all the various sponsors, associate sponsors, and other supporting organizations, and the whole process can sometimes take up to half-an-hour.

“We were really in awe of some of the items that Jeff was willing to auction off.” said Pat Rainey, director of marketing for GoMotorBids.com. “Things like the helmet and uniform usually go to sponsors or team VIP’s, so this is really a wonderful opportunity for fans to bid on a true collectible, while raising money for a great cause at the same time.”

All of The Jeff Gordon Foundation auctions have a starting bid of $ 1. With no minimum reserve price, the highest bidder will win. Each auction item is accompanied by a special Certificate of Authenticity, jointly crafted by Jeff Gordon, Inc. and GoMotorBids.com which has been designed to thwart counterfeiters. For more information and to view the first items up for auction, visit http://www.GoMotorBids.com.

About The Jeff Gordon Foundation

The Jeff Gordon Foundation was established in December of 1999, by the four-time Cup Series Champion to support the physical, social and intellectual needs of children and their families. The Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, The Make-A-Wish Foundation, Riley Hospital for Children, The Marrow Foundation in partnership with The Hendrick Marrow Program and the Jeff Gordon Children’s Hospital at NorthEast Medical Center. For more information, visit http://www.jeffgordonfoundation.org.

About GoMotorBids.com:

GoMotorbids.com is an online auction house that specializes only in automotive and racing collectibles and memorabilia. Their anti-fraud and bidder-protection policies have made them a trusted source amongst collectors.

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War-Wagon.com weBauction Features Original Tony Stewart Art Proceeds to The Tony Stewart Foundation

(PRWEB) July 21, 2004

“It was only natural”, says Lori Munro of Lori’s War Wagon, that the first ever War-Wagon weBauction featuring a Tony Stewart cartoon be held on July 20th…. in honor of the number carried on the side of the Joe Gibbs Racing / Home Depot Chevrolet Monte Carlo driven by Tony Stewart.

That being said, its official; July 20, 2004 commencing at 7:00am EST, the bidding begins!

Fully framed and ready to hang, the two-images within the frame consist of the original black and white line drawing, along with the full color version of the same – both signed by the artist, Lori Munro.

The starting bid is set at $ 20. (naturally 8-), and as there is no reserve, this unique and one-of-a-kind opportunity could be had for as little as $ 20 or as high as, well…. how much money do you have in your pocket Mr. Trump?

100% of the selling price will be donated to The Tony Stewart Foundation, which helps places like the Victory Junction Gang Camp and other wonderful causes, including Greyhound rescue.

Have you ever wanted to own your very own Lori Munro/War-Wagon.com original? Here’s your chance! Clear a spot on your wall, and enjoy that warm fuzzy feeling you’ll get by knowing that you’ve contributed to a worthy cause!

To view the actual, framed artwork and for further details and updates please visit Lori’s War Wagon at http://www.war-wagon.com

Contact Info: Lori Munro – lori@war-wagon.com

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Media Alert: NASCAR Fans Get Swaggerized!

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 1, 2009

WHAT:    

Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart is working with Old Spice to give one lucky fan the one-of-a-kind Old Spice Swagger firesuit he wore in Sunday’s Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway.

The autographed Old Spice Swagger firesuit will be handed over to a charity auction to benefit the Tony Stewart Foundation, and will run for one week beginning at 9 a.m. EDT on Monday, August 3.

Stewart’s last race at Pocono in June has fond memories, for it was his 34th career Sprint Cup win but first as a driver/owner with Stewart-Haas Racing. Fans can place a bid for the autographed suit by visiting http://www.OldSpice.com or http://www.TonyStewart.com.

BACKGROUND:    

Playing off of one of Old Spice’s most successful scents (Swagger), Stewart and Old Spice will Swaggerize the upcoming race with Stewart driving the No. 14 Old Spice/Office Depot “Swagger” Chevrolet Impala SS with a new one-of-a-kind limited edition Swagger paint scheme. Fans will get to ride with Stewart via the ESPN in-car Swagger camera throughout the 500-mile race and see a special Swagger TV Spot with Stewart that will air during the race broadcast. For those attending the race in person, pick up a limited edition Old Spice Swagger “Your Driver Stinks, Mine Doesn’t” T-shirt at any of Stewart’s souvenir trailers.

Old Spice is a longtime NASCAR sponsor, celebrating 10 years of partnership with Stewart. As a NASCAR driver, Stewart relies on Old Spice anti-perspirants, deodorants and body washes to stay cool and smell great before and after a race, and can currently be seen in the latest Old Spice Swagger commercial. Old Spice is the No. 1 anti-perspirant/deodorant stick and body wash choice for guys in the United States.

The Tony Stewart Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that raises funds primarily distributed to three specific groups – chronically ill children, drivers injured in motorsports activities and organizations dedicated to the protection of various animal species. To date, the Foundation has awarded almost $ 4 million to assist charitable initiatives for more than 130 organizations throughout the United States.

About P&G (NYSE:PG):

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