Legends from all over the country turned out to assist the club in this worthwhile endeavor. The race themed ballroom was graced with some of the greatest racing Legends of all time. Just some of the Legends on hand to sign autographs were Johnny Allen, Donnie Allison, Jack Anderson, Jim Bray, Dave Dion, Greg Fielden, Frances Flock, Ray Fox, Dot Gladis, Gene Hobby, James Hylton, Jack Ingram, Ned Jarrett, Flossie Johnson, Ralph Ligori, Mac McDonald, Joe Mihalic, Cotton Owens, Cookie Osterhout, Adam Ragan, David Ragan, Ken Ragan, Hilly Rife, Morgan Shepherd, Yolanda Sheridan, Eddie Spurling, Joe Sukup, Russ Truelove, Linda Vaughn, Bill Wimble, Vickie Wood & Trish Yunick.

Some items auctioned off were:  autographed Glen Wood #21 Team shirts,  1:18 scale die cast Hudson Hornets, autographed Robert Yates piston, several pieces of autographed sheet metal, courtesy of Jack Roush, autographed Ned Jarrett T-shirts, autographed Junior Johnson bottle of Moonshine, Also an autographed picture of the 2008 Chase drivers.  We had race tickets to Atlanta, Daytona, Las Vegas and Atlanta.  A team fire suit from Richard Childress.  Also many gift beautiful gift baskets.

I would like to give special thanks to the auction committee members Donna Wollman, Geraldine Barberie, Nanci West and myself, who put in so many hours putting this all together.  Also, all those who helped day and evening of the auction, without them it could not have been possible: Gerry Fox, Mary Ruhff, Jon Ruhff, Debbie Burdick, Joan Maxwell, Ken & Joan Andres, Bob & Marsha Rutledge, Don & Ruby Thompson, Gene Showers, Olin Hopes, Buddy Clark, Charlie Speaks, Judy Bickle, Linda Fox, Ruby Duch, Jim & Donna Wollman, Frank & Jerry Barberie,    Auctioneer Tom Frederick, and his wife Sue, Bonnie & Jack Anderson, Nanci & Johnny West, Mike Burch, Tootie Weyrauch, Joe Stinnett, Wayne Young, Bill Kushin, Andy Konecnik and of course a very special thanks to our own D.J. “Vanna” Clements, who always gives it her all!  I would also like to say thanks to our President Ray Fox, who is always out there beating the pavement with me getting autographs and auction items. Also, Joe McGovern and Gerry Fox, who helped keep track of the names on the helmet while trying to take pictures all at the same time!  Many thanks to Steve Thomas at BELL RACING for donating the helmet to us year after year.  We were so happy that Steve was able to attend the Auction this year.  Thanks again everyone!           

Many thanks to all our donors:  BELL Racing, Roush Racing, Darrell Waltrip Motorsports Richard Childress, Petty Enterprises, Junie Donlavey,  Glen Wood, Donnie Allison, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Daytona International Speedway, Don Ruhff, Dan Elliott, Petty Museum,  Ned Jarrett Enterprises, Jim Hunter, Penske Racing, Richmond International Raceway, Jack C. Miller, Frances Flock, Ray Fox, Kenny Wallace Fan Club,  Scott Wimmer Fan Club, T. Taylor Warren, Morgan Shepherd, Janet Guthrie, Kasey Kane Foundation, John Andretti, Geoff Bodine, Victory Junction Gang Camp, Vicki Wood, Tommy & Sheri Gooch, David LeFevers, Pirate’s Island Mini Golf, Living Legends of Auto Racing Joe McGovern, Kevin Harvick Incorporated, Rusty Wallace, Racing, Jimmie Johnson Fan Club, Beachside Embroidery,  Mac Josey - Darlington Raceway, Hendrick Motorsports, Phoenix International Raceway,  Jack Anderson, Mike Anderson, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Racing Electronics, Matt Kenseth Fan Club, Robert Yates, Richmond International Raceway, Radio Shack, Donna Wollman, Gordon Pirkle, Pat & Charlie Speaks, Tony Stewart Foundation, Robert J. Carlston, Seabreeze Jewelers, Bavarian Feshaus, Olive Garden & Red Lobster.

To the Legends who signed autographs, to the teams and others who provided the great auction items, from the auction committee to those who worked the event, and to Indigo for the special treatment we received a very special thank you.  This event was teamwork at its best, without which we would not have been able to have such a successful evening. Lets not forget the fans who showed up to support us.

We hope everyone looks forward to another great event next year!