08-17-2005 | TruckSeries.com Report
Ranger Boats and NASCAR have teamed up with NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver Ryan Newman (driver of the No. 12 Alltel Dodge) and former Cup driver Ward Burton to host a drawing with proceeds benefiting the Ryan Newman Foundation and the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation. Monday, Aug. 22 is the last day to buy a ticket to win a Limited Series Z21 NASCAR Edition Ranger Boat and a NASCAR package, including two tickets to the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Subway 500 on Oct. 23 at Martinsville Speedway. A VIP tour and a fishing trip with Ryan Newman and/or Ward Burton will also be included as part of the weekend experience (schedules permitting). Ryan Newman will have a special autograph session at Michigan International Speedway on Fri., Aug. 19 for those who purchase a ticket. "This special edition Z21 NASCAR Ranger boat will make some lucky NASCAR fan very happy," said Newman. "I appreciate the NASCAR fans who support the Ryan Newman Foundation and the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation by purchasing a chance to win the prize package. It's a fun way to support a good cause." "I love my Ranger boat and some lucky person is going to win one," said Ward Burton. "We hope to not only raise funds for both Foundations but also raise awareness." Raffle tickets are $100 each with a limited number of 3,000 available and will be on sale until Aug. 22. Tickets purchased will directly benefit the Ryan Newman Foundation and the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation. A Ranger boat will be on display at Michigan International Speedway from Aug. 19-21. The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series visits MIS with the GFS Marketplace 400 on Sun., Aug. 21 (TNT, 1:30 p.m. EDT). The Domino's Pizza 250, a NASCAR Busch Series event, runs at MIS on Sat., Aug. 20. (TNT, 3 p.m, EDT). The Ryan Newman Foundation was established to provide philanthropic efforts that would enrich the lives of people and animals throughout the nation. The foundation focuses on three primary areas: animal welfare, conservation and preservation of wildlife and college scholarships for auto racers. www.ryannewmanfoundation.org The Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation's mission is to promote awareness of the need for wildlife conservation, habitat enhancement and proper stewardship of our natural resources through protection and education. www.wardburton.com. Purchase your tickets today! Tickets are available online or by mailing a check or money order to the Ryan Newman Foundation, Attn: Boat Raffle, P.O. Box 5998, Statesville, NC 28687. The raffle will begin May 19, 2005 and ends on Aug. 22, 2005. Winners need not be present.