Ryan Newman Foundation Joins Forces With the NASCAR Foundation For Partners For Paws Event

The NASCAR Foundation is joining NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Greg Biffle and Ryan Newman for the Partners For Paws Spectacular, a live and silent auction on Feb. 11 to benefit several animal welfare charities.

The event will be held at the Daytona Club at Daytona International Speedway at 5:30 p.m. and will feature an autograph session with the event hosts. Joining the event this year as emcee is Krista Voda, a NASCAR reporter for SPEED television and Fox. Net proceeds from the event will benefit the Greg Biffle Foundation, Ryan Newman Foundation and Halifax Humane Society, all charities with missions to improve animal welfare.

“Partners for Paws is a great opportunity for NASCAR fans to get together to support animal welfare by helping raise funds for three groups with similar missions,” said NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Ryan Newman. “When we work together to promote the adoption of abandoned pets and spay and neuter programs, we can make a much bigger difference for the animals.”

NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Greg Biffle added; “The Partners for Paws event is a lot of fun. It’s great to see NASCAR fans come out and support a cause near and dear to my heart, animal welfare. This year we are hoping to raise even more funds for animals in need.”

The auction boasts several VIP NASCAR experiences, a ride in the fast lane around Daytona International Speedway with Greg Biffle, and hundreds of autographed items including sheet metal, die casts, driving suits, crew uniforms, helmets, beautifully-framed photographs and prints, caps, jackets, collectibles and several multi-signature items.

Tickets are $25, available through February 6 online at WWW.NASCAR.COM/foundation and at the door the day of the event. Children under 14 are free. Dinner is provided with your event ticket.

For event and ticket information, visit WWW.NASCAR.COM/foundation or contact Eleanor Hains with The NASCAR Foundation at 704-348-9680 or ehains@nascarfoundation.com.

About the Ryan Newman Foundation
The Ryan Newman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which was established in January 2005 by NASCAR driver Ryan Newman and his wife, Krissie. The mission of the foundation is to educate and encourage people to spay/neuter their pets and to adopt dogs and cats from animal shelters; to educate children and adults about the importance of conservation so the beauty of the great outdoors can be appreciated by future generations; and to provide college scholarship funding through the Rich Vogler Scholarship program to students interested in auto racing careers. The Ryan Newman Foundation is proud to be part of The NASCAR Foundation family of charities.

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(c)(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 strength of the sport and its people to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

About the Greg Biffle Foundation
The Greg Biffle Foundation was established by Greg and Nicole Biffle in July 2005 to create awareness and serve as advocates to improve the well-being of animals by engaging the power and passion of the motorsports industry. Financial support for the foundation comes from a variety of sources, including individual contributions, sale of various racing and other sports memorabilia, and the NASCAR PETS calendar. The Greg Biffle Foundation is proud to be supported by The NASCAR Foundation.

About the Halifax Humane Society
The Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach, Fla., is dedicated to meeting the challenges faced each year in the community and to continue to improve and strive for a better future for our homeless animals. While we have expanded our kennel and cage capacity over the years to meet the demands of more animals coming through our doors, we now set our focus on a proactive solution to pet overpopulation.