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Star of Upcoming NASCAR Film Talladega Nights: The Ballad of
Ricky Bobby to Appear in New Ad Campaign for The NASCAR Foundation
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Will
Ferrell | DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2006) The National Association for Stock Car Auto
Racing (NASCAR) Foundation today announced that
Will Ferrell, star of Columbia Pictures’ upcoming NASCAR comedy Talladega
Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, will serve as the official spokesman for
NASCAR Day
2006.
Set for Friday, May 19, NASCAR Day celebrates the spirit of NASCAR by
encouraging fans to get their NASCAR Day lapel pins, which will be available in
exchange for a $5 donation at www.nascar.com/foundation along with
their favorite NASCAR apparel.
As part of his role as official spokesman, Ferrell will appear in a new ad
campaign promoting NASCAR Day for the newly formed NASCAR Foundation. The
commercial will premiere on February 19 during NBC’s telecast of the Daytona 500
and will continue to air during NASCAR race telecasts through NASCAR Day on May
19.
“I am honored to be a part of NASCAR Day 2006,” said Will Ferrell. “As
big as this sport is, its heart is even bigger. I’ll be proudly wearing my
NASCAR Day pin to work on May 19th.”
NASCAR Day is an annual celebration of the spirit of NASCAR fans, both for
the sport and for giving back. In 2005, 240,000 fans bought NASCAR Day
pins, raising $1.2 million. Additionally, 25 states declared May 20, 2005
“NASCAR Day” in their state. All proceeds from NASCAR Day will benefit The
NASCAR Foundation which will help some very worthy causes.
The NASCAR Foundation supports a wide range of charitable initiatives that
reflect the core values of the entire NASCAR Family. The Foundation uses
the strength of the sport and its people to make a difference in the lives of
those who need it most.
“Will Ferrell embodies everything NASCAR Day and The NASCAR Foundation stand
for; spirit, good will and giving back,” said Sandy Marshall, Executive Director
of the NASCAR Foundation. “We are thrilled to stand with Will on May 19th
as we give back to our community.”
About The NASCAR Foundation
The National Association for
Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc., (NASCAR) launched The NASCAR Foundation in January
2006. The Foundation is a 501© (3) non-profit entity that embodies the
compassion of the NASCAR Family and its commitment to serving communities.
The Foundation supports a wide range of charitable initiatives that reflect the
core values of the entire NASCAR Family. The NASCAR Foundation will use
the strength of the sport and its people to make a difference in the lives of
those who need it most. For more information on The NASCAR Foundation,
please visit the website: www.nascar.com/foundation.
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