Initiated in 2001, Legends Day has to date risen upwards of $200,000 for the Clinton Public Hospital Foundation. With the addition of the online auction, running the week prior to Legends Day in 2015, Clinton Raceway and its supporters were able to raise an additional $10,000 for the cause.
This year the auction will be held from July 24 through the 28 (auction URL to be provided at later date) with items to be picked up on the morning of the event at Clinton Raceway, Sunday July 30, 2017.
"We are starting to get in some pretty incredible items," remarked Jessica Carnochan, Marketing Manager for the track. "We're calling on the industry to donate items they feel may have some interest to our fans. Experiences, event tickets, cottage rentals, items like that tend to get top dollar.
"This is the one cause that everyone can relate too, and hopefully support; they are a big factor in our community and we truly appreciate all of the donations we receive for the event."
Clinton Raceway, and the Clinton Public Hospital Foundation would like to see this year's auction raise $30,000. "It may seem like a high number, but we're confident that with the support of the industry, and the fans coming to see these spectacular reinsmen, we can do it." adds CPHF Co-ordinator, Darlene McCowan.
Legends Day -- featuring the retiring drive of John Campbell, the addition of newcomer of Hall of Famer David Miller, alongside, Mike LaChance, Bill O'Donnell, Steve Condren, Dave Wall, Doug Brown, Ron Waples and fellow legends Keith Waples and Bud Fritz -- is set for Sunday July 30 at the Huron County oval.
In addition to the online auction, a silent auction will be set up during the event and a chicken BBQ will take place following the races. BBQ Tickets are $20 with 100 percent of the proceeds going back to the CPHF.
Those wishing to support the event with auction donations (both live and silent) or purchase BBQ tickets can contact Jessica Carnochan at 519.955.6820 or [email protected].
(with files from Clinton)