NASCAR Day 2007 Set for May 18

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (Jan. 9, 2006) – Deep inside the “World Center of Racing,” The NASCAR Foundation officially kicked off NASCAR Day 2007 by announcing May 18 as the date for this year’s fundraising celebration. Joining NASCAR Vice President Jim Hunter at Daytona International Speedway was artist Sam Bass, who unveiled this year’s NASCAR Day pin that he specially designed for the foundation.

Last year, NASCAR Day, an annual, charitable celebration of the spirit of NASCAR fans, raised more than $1.3 million, with 98,000 pins sold online at NASCAR.com and more than 3,000 company locations participating all across the country.

Representing the drivers and the many driver charities that benefit from the fundraising efforts of The NASCAR Foundation and NASCAR Day in particular was NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver Kasey Kahne. Kahne, driver of the No. 09 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge, is one of many drivers who has a charitable foundation that directly benefits from the success of NASCAR Day.

“The NASCAR Foundation has been a very welcome addition to our industry philanthropy efforts,” Kahne said. “The resources and support that The NASCAR Foundation has provided to driver foundations, such as the Kasey Kahne Foundation, have really helped these organizations successfully fulfill their missions. On behalf of the Kasey Kahne Foundation, I am glad to support The NASCAR Foundation, and I urge our entire community of race fans to support NASCAR Day by purchasing a pin and volunteering on NASCAR Day.”

Bass’ artwork was intended to showcase and celebrate the NASCAR community joining together to share in this most worthy of causes.

“The NASCAR Foundation does so much good and is so supportive of charitable organizations that help so many in need across the nation,” said Bass, NASCAR’s officially licensed artist. “I have had the chance to work with the foundation many times over the years and have seen first-hand the tremendous positive impact it has made.”

Fans interested in participating in NASCAR Day can purchase a pin, sign up his or her company and even purchase NASCAR Day apparel by going to www.nascar.com/foundation. NASCAR fans, corporations, schools and organizations across the country are encouraged to donate $5 and all participants receive a collectible 2007 NASCAR Day lapel pin for their donation.

(Source: NASCAR)