Jake Elder Fundraiser set for Saturday in Mooresville

More than 50 racing personalities are expected to be on hand for the Third Annual Legends Helping Legends Fundraiser, set for Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Memory Lane Motorsports & Automotive Museum in Mooresville, N.C.

This year's event will benefit legendary crew chief "Suitcase" Jake Elder. A mainstay on the NASCAR circuit for three decades, Elder helped guide David Pearson to two of his three Grand National (now Sprint Cup) championships in 1968 and '69. He was also instrumental in the careers of Darrell Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt.

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Elder has been in declining health in recent years and currently resides in an assisted living center in Statesville, NC.

Admission for the Legends Helping Legends Fundraiser is $10 and will include a tour of the Museum -- which houses more than 150 vintage race cars and special interest vehicles. Attendees will also have a chance to visit with dozens of drivers, crew chiefs and mechanics from racing's past and present.

A 50/50 raffle, drawings for door prizes, a vintage car show (weather permitting) and much more will take place throughout the day. Food will be provided by the Statesville Shrine Club with proceeds to benefit the Shriner's Burn Center.

A special motorcycle ride from Tilley Harley-Davidson in Statesville to Memory Lane will be held in conjunction with the Legends Helping Legends Fundraiser. Registration will start at 9 a.m. and the procession will leave for the museum at 10 a.m. with a police escort. Call Vickie Kress at Tilley Harley-Davidson (704-872-3883) for more details.

For those who can't attend but would like to make a donation, checks may be sent to Memory Lane Museum at 769 River Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117. Please indicate on the check that the donation is for the "Jake Elder Fund."

Two years ago, the inaugural Legends Helping Legends event helped raise funds to defray the medical expenses of former track announcer Bill Connell, who passed away in May 2008. Last year's fundraiser benefited former driver Sam Ard, who is still battling health issues.