Mecum to Auction 1934 Chevrolet Street Rod for The Kenny Irwin Jr. Foundation, Dare To Dream Camp
Mecum will auction former NASCAR driver Kenny Irwin Jr.'s personal project vehicle, a 1934 Chevrolet
Street Rod (Lot F206), at the upcoming Original Spring Classic Auction, May 19-23 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Ind.
The cleanly rendered Street Rod, boasting a 502/505 HP big block crate engine and a floor-shifted Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission, was an ongoing project of Irwin Jr., who was fatally injured in a crash on July 7, 2000, at New Hampshire Speedway. His father, Kenny Irwin Sr., finished the project according to the original plans in honor of his son. Featuring a Canary Yellow paint scheme with Beige leather interior, the Street Rod has clocked just 300 miles since being built.
Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Kenny Irwin Jr. Foundation and its Dare to Dream Camp - a 40-acre site in Indiana where more than 1,000 underprivileged children are mentored each year. Children age five to 17 attend the camp for activities that help them mentally, physically and emotionally, including swimming, fishing, arts and crafts, nature walks, bonfires, performing arts and more.
The purchaser of this Street Rod, which will cross the auction block Friday, May 21, around 6:10 p.m., will write a check directly to the Foundation and receive a receipt for tax deduction.
"Our main goal at the foundation is to serve at-risk children from across the country, regardless of their ability to pay," said Mike Hudgins, chairman of the Kenny Irwin Jr. Foundation. "As a fellow Midwest company, we have been familiar with Mecum Auctions and the dealership owned by Dana Mecum's father, Eddie, for many years. We are very proud to work with the Mecum team to auction this special vehicle and raise money for a wonderful cause that honors Kenny Irwin Jr.'s memory."
To learn more about this cause, visit www.kennyirwinjrfoundation.org. To see a video of the Kenny Irwin Jr. Foundation, visit ftp://ftp.mcculloughpr.com/.
The Original Spring Classic Auction features more than 1,750 vehicles and a variety of collectible neon signs and
automobilia up for bid. To view a complete list, visit www.Mecum.com. The auction, held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, will be broadcast live on Mecum's popular television series, "Mecum Auto Auction: Muscle Cars & More" on HD Theater - Discovery Communications' first 24-hour high-definition cable network, offering compelling real-world and motorized content. It will take place in the Toyota Blue Ribbon Pavilion, with tickets available at the door for $15.
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 23 years, now offering an
industry-leading 5,000 collector cars per year. Consignment, bidder and event information is available online at
www.Mecum.com or by calling 815.568.8888.
Schedule:
Original Spring Classic Auction
Indiana State Fairgrounds
1202 E. 38th St.
Indianapolis, Ind. 46205
May 19-23, 2010
Price: $15
Vehicle Check-in:
Monday & Tuesday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Preview:
Gates open Wednesday through Sunday at 8 a.m.
Vehicle Auction:
Wednesday through Sunday - 10 a.m.
Auction will take place in the Toyota Blue Ribbon Pavilion. Cars will be displayed in four additional buildings and outside.
