Johnson named No. 66 honorary crew chief

Ridgefield Park, N.J. -- In its ongoing support of basketball legend, turned successful businessman, Earvin "Magic" Johnson and the Magic Johnson Foundation, Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope will make a pledge check presentation of $400,000 to support the Magic Johnson Foundation prior to the UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 in Las Vegas.

Johnson, who is co-chairman of NASCAR's Executive Steering Committee for Diversity, will pay a special visit to Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 11 as part of the national Best Buy retail promotion for Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope, which is helping to raise thousands of dollars for the Magic Johnson Foundation March 4-24.

The Foundation is committed to making a positive impact on families in inner city communities, one child at a time. This is the fifth consecutive year that Samsung and Best Buy are working with the Magic Johnson Foundation.

"All kids need is a little help and the opportunity to grow and understand those around them," Johnson said. "Samsung and Best Buy are helping to provide resources that these kids might never have and I am grateful for the resources they have supported my foundation with over the past five years."

Along with the promotion, Johnson will serve as honorary crew chief for the No. 66 Best Buy team driven by Jeff Green during the UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Samsung, through this promotion, will donate a percentage of each unit sold at Best Buy stores to the Magic Johnson Foundation. Categories include Consumer Electronics (television, audio & video), Home Appliances (refrigerators and microwaves), and Information Technology products (monitors and printers). Best Buy customers will also receive a free Best Buy gift card for purchasing select Samsung products during the promotion. This card allows eligibility for a chance to win a VIP trip for two to the April 21 Nextel Cup race in Phoenix, Ariz.