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April 8, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

New Oklahoma Sooners Football Title Released, Proceeds Support Coach Bob Stoops’ Champions Charity










El Dorado Hills, CA (PRWEB) August 14, 2007

For the authors of University of Oklahoma Football: An Interactive Guide to the World of Sports, it was natural to start their Sports by the NumbersTM series with an OU title. All three authors are graduate students at the University of Oklahoma. They came up with the series idea in a statistics class on the OU campus and then crafted the Sports by the NumbersTM concept at Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q in Norman, OK.

“OU football is one of the elite programs in collegiate athletics,” explains co-author David Horne, “and since we also attend graduate school at OU, it was the obvious choice. Plus,” he continued, “if you spend ten minutes in Norman I guarantee you will see someone wearing a T-shirt that says, ‘I love Bob’ -and that’s just way cool.”

In between classes and exams during the summer of 2006 Horne, Daniel Brush, and Marc Maxwell combed through Sooner football articles, websites, and team data until they realized their list of stories had become a book. University of Oklahoma Football is composed of ten chapters, each offering one hundred numbered “mini-stories”–facts, anomalies, records, coincidences, and enthralling lore and trivia–associated with a number from 1 through 1,000. The book debuted at Sooner Day on campus August 3, where the authors signed hundreds of copies for Sooner fans who flocked to the annual event.

Head Coach Bob Stoops, who wrote the Foreword for the book, liked the book’s number concept. “Long-time Sooner fans will revel in the flood of memories that flow from these pages,” predicted Stoops. “You’ll think back to a defining moment–that favorite player, an afternoon next to the radio, or that special day at Owen Field. And the information contained here is so thorough that you’ll relive those memories many times.”

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book on the Sports by the NumbersTM website, http://www.sportsbythenumbers.com, will be donated to The Bob Stoops Champions Foundation. The foundation was established in 2000 to assist organizations that help disadvantaged or ill children in the Norman and Oklahoma City areas. A limited number of copies of University of Oklahoma Football signed by Stoops are also available on the website.

University of Oklahoma Football comes alive with the Sports by the NumbersTM interactive concept. Entries throughout the book are tagged with a logo indicating that more information regarding that number, including additional reading material and audio and video clips, is available in “The Locker” section of the website. Brush explains, “Our website is a place where sports fans can go to share their experiences, memories, and love of sports.”

After a successful launch of their first book, the authors are looking forward to many new Sports by the NumbersTM titles debuting in 2008, including NASCAR, Penn State, Notre Dame, the New York Yankees, and more. “No fan will be disappointed–at least that’s our goal,” assured co-author Maxwell. “The SBTN team is working together and with free-lance authors to produce books for nearly every collegiate and professional team. In time, if your team has a sizeable following, there will be a book with a SBTN logo on it. You can count on that.”

For additional information on University of Oklahoma Football, contact Sarah Keeney or visit http://sportsbythenumbers.com/

About Savas Beatie LLC:

Savas Beatie LLC is a leading military and general history publishing company.

About University of Oklahoma Football authors Daniel J. Brush, David Horne, and Marc CB Maxwell:

Daniel J. Brush is currently working on his Ph.D. at the University of Oklahoma. David Horne is a professional educator and former high school athletic director currently pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Oklahoma. Marc CB Maxwell is a Ph.D. student at the University of Oklahoma living in Wiesbaden, Germany. He is the author of the forthcoming Surviving Military Separation: 365 Days (Savas Beatie, November 2007) http://survivingmilitaryseparation.com/.

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Sarah Keeney, Marketing Director

Savas Beatie LLC

Phone: 408-892-1316

Fax: 916-941-6895

http://www.savasbeatie.com

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Jeff Gordon Puts Personal Treasures Up For Charity Auction

October 4, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Jeff Gordon Puts Personal Treasures Up For Charity Auction











JG Eldora Helmet


Grandview, Mo. (PRWEB) October 4, 2007

Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and current Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup contender Jeff Gordon is donating a one-of-a-kind helmet, a historic racing uniform and other pieces of invaluable memorabilia 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 which have never 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 the helmet that Gordon wore at the Prelude to a Dream celebrity dirt race at Eldora Speedway, plus the firesuit he donned while competing in the 2007 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona event. Both of these items, as with all those featured in The Jeff Gordon Foundation auctions at GoMotorBids.com, have been personally autographed by the NASCAR champion.

“The Foundation was very excited to help create the helmet that Jeff wore at the Prelude to a Dream dirt track race,” said Jules Moss, business development manager for The Jeff Gordon Foundation. “It is the first time that a foundation helmet has been designed and worn by Jeff. We are always looking for unique items and this will definitely appeal to the avid collector as well as help to support children with chronic and life-threatening diseases.”

The firesuit was worn by Gordon earlier this year in the twice around the clock race — the first time Gordon had participated in a sports car endurance race. He competed with the No.10 SunTrust Pontiac Riley team, and shared driving duties with road racing aces Jan Magnussen, Max Angelelli and Wayne Taylor. The team finished third overall, putting Gordon on the podium in his first time out behind the wheel of a Daytona Prototype.

“The moment we announce auctions like this, I’ll start getting flooded with calls and emails asking about how much they are worth,” said Russ Dickey, director of marketing for GoMotorBids.com. “Jeff Gordon is one of the most talented and successful drivers of our generation, and will go down in history as one of the greatest of all time. So how do you put a value on pieces like this which mark highlights in his already stunning career?”

Dickey added he’ll let the market dictate what their value is. “The starting bid for these is only a dollar and they won’t have any reserve prices, so we’ll let the collectors and fans tell us what they are worth through the bidding process.”

Other notable upcoming auctions will include a #24 DuPont Monte Carlo go-kart, the “hat-dance” caps that Gordon wore in victory lane after his 77th win at Talladega in April, sheet-metal from a special Jeff Gordon Foundation Underdog show car, and even a custom made PRS electric guitar painted by renowned car customizer Chip Foose which was autographed by Foose, Gordon and legendary guitarist Carlos Santana. 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 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion. The mission of the foundation is to improve the lives of children facing life-threatening and chronic diseases by supporting pediatric medical care and initiatives that address the emotional needs of these special children. The Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that benefits The Leukemia and 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. For more information visit http://www.jeffgordonfoundation.org

About GoMotorBids.com:

GoMotorbids.com is an online auction house that specializes in automotive and racing collectibles and memorabilia. Anti-fraud and bidder-protection policies have made GoMotorbids.com the premier and trusted source for “automobilia” among collectors.

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

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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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Goodyear Support Our Troops Charity Auction

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Goodyear Support Our Troops Charity Auction














(Vocus) July 13, 2010

Goodyear is giving sports fans and memorabilia collectors the chance to own a piece of NASCAR history. From now through 11:59 p.m. Saturday, July 17th, The Goodyear Support Our Troops Charity Auction, held online at http://www.Goodyear.com, is offering fans the chance to own special limited edition Goodyear “Support Our Troops” race-used tires from the July 3rd Coke Zero 400. These one-of-a kind Goodyear Eagle racing tires, which feature a never-before-seen look created just for the two July 4th holiday weekend races at Daytona, have been individually autographed by the top NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers who raced on them, including Ryan Newman – driver of the U.S. Army Chevrolet, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and others. Proceeds from the sale of all auction items, including the Goodyear tires and several items donated by NASCAR sponsors, will go directly to Support Our Troops®, a nonprofit nationwide organization whose highly effective programs deliver more than $ 8 million per year in care packs and requested items to the front lines, positive support at home, kids’ camp assistance and more.

Each autographed race-used Goodyear Support Our Troops tire will come with a certificate of authenticity that includes the driver’s name and car number, the race in which the tire was used, the driver’s finish in the race and the tire’s identification number. A minimum bid price was set for each tire depending upon expected interest levels and ranges from $ 100 to $ 200; minimum bid prices will be displayed in each individual listing.

“We are very proud to have an iconic American company like Goodyear support us in our efforts to positively impact the lives of our country’s service men and women and their families,” said Martin C. Boire, Executive Director of Support Our Troops. “We are happy that NASCAR fans – some of the most patriotic and dedicated fans in the world – will have another great way to show their support through this program.”            

Goodyear has a longstanding history with the U.S. Armed Forces, with over 100 years of commitment to building innovative and reliable equipment to support and protect our troops. To this day, Goodyear continues to develop and test new possible fitments for U.S. military vehicles. Goodyear’s commitment extends beyond products and charitable donations; Goodyear prides itself on hosting events at U.S. military bases throughout the year, bringing NASCAR drivers and the Goodyear Blimp. These events allow the military service men and women and their families a chance to interact with the drivers and take rides on the Goodyear Blimp.

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