Penske FanFest to benefit three charities

MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- Ryan Newman and Kurt Busch are signing autographs May 26 at Penske Racing as part of the team's day-long FanFest, which will raise money for the two drivers' foundations and Friends-In-Need Animal Rescue.

In addition to the autograph sessions, more than 2,000 prizes and memorabilia items will be given, homemade baked goods will be available for purchase, and tickets for a chance to win baskets filled with autographed memorabilia from each driver will be sold.

Friends-In-Need Animal Rescue also will sell tickets for a chance to win a Miata Roadster. Penske Racing's gift shop and the 330-foot fan walk will be open during the event that begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m.

Newman will sign autographs from 11 a.m. to noon, while Busch will greet his fans from noon to 1 p.m. Tickets for each driver's autograph line will be given, beginning at 7:45 a.m., on a first-come, first-serve basis. Only 200 tickets will be given for each driver.

To obtain Newman's autograph, a person must have a copy of the book "Pit Road Pets." Anyone who doesn't have a copy of the book may purchase one in the Penske Racing gift shop. In addition to the book, Newman will sign two other items.

All proceeds from the sale of the book go to the Ryan Newman Foundation. For more information on Newman's foundation, go to www.ryannewmanfoundation.org and www.pitroadpets.com.

A $10 donation is required to have Busch sign two items with all proceeds going to the Kurt Busch Foundation. For more information on Busch's foundation, go to www.kurtbusch.com.