Pit Crew Jerseys to be accompanied by Jeff Gordon-signed hero card in silent auction
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (July 11, 2014) -- The Kannapolis Intimidators are wearing special racing pit crew jerseys on Saturday, which will be auctioned off during the game to raise money for the Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation. Auction winners will be invited down onto the field following the game to receive their jersey from the Intimidators players, who will autograph the game-worn uniforms. Winners will also receive a Jeff Gordon autographed hero card. Saturday's game at CMC-NorthEast Stadium against the Asheville Tourists begins at 7:05 p.m.
The silent auction begins when gates open at 6 p.m., and fans -- including those unabe to attend the game that wish to participate remotely -- can pre-register to bid on specific jerseys by filling out this online form.
In addition to auctioning off the jerseys worn by the players and Intimidators coaches, including manager Pete Rose Jr., the Intimidators will also auction off a special #24 jersey, which Jeff Gordon will autograph and personalize to the winner. A starting bid on a pit crew game-worn jersey is only $100 ($150 for the Jeff Gordon personalized #24 jersey), and all proceeds from the auction will go to benefit the Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation.
Fans interested in pre-registering for the silent auction, including those unabe to attend the game that wish to participate remotely, may do so online here.
About the Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation
The mission of the Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation is to support children battling cancer by funding programs that improve patients' quality of life, treatment programs that increase survivorship and pediatric medical research dedicated to finding a cure. In addition, the Foundation provides support to the Jeff Gordon's Children's Hospital in Concord, NC, which serves children in the community by providing a high level of primary and specialty care, regardless of their ability to pay.
About the Kannapolis Intimidators
The Kannapolis Intimidators are in the 20th season of professional baseball in Kannapolis and the team's 14th as the Class A Affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. Since the team moved to Kannapolis in 1995, a total of 77 players that have played in Kannapolis have gone on to the Major Leagues. This year's team is managed by Pete Rose Jr. and features some of the top prospects in the White Sox farm system. CMC-NorthEast Stadium is located off I-85 at exit 63. For ticket information, please contact the F&M Bank Box Office at (704) 932-3267 or visit www.IntimidatorsBaseball.com.