McMurray promotes autism awareness

Jamie McMurray is beginning a monthlong effort to promote autism awareness by having an online auction, a special paint scheme on his car and having two fans spend the weekend at Texas Motor Speedway as the driver's guest. April is Autism Awareness month.
“A few weeks ago, we thought of a pretty cool promotion to give two fans a full access weekend at Texas Motor Speedway," said McMurray, driver of the No. 26 Ford for Roush Fenway Racing. "Along with a pair of garage passes, the two fans will also enjoy get to watch the race from one of the luxury suites. And to top off the weekend, they will leave with a replica helmet. The two fans went way above our expectations and bid more than $4,200 on the package. I hope it’s worth every penny to them, because all of the money is going to such a great cause.”
The money raised through the online auction and the Texas Motor Speedway package will go toward autism research and support. To see what is available in the online auction, click here: http://foundation.nascar.com/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=793&srcid=793
“Crown Royal has been extremely giving to my foundation by providing space on the car, as well as on my firesuits and helmets,” McMurray said. "Each season they pick a race where we can run the autism awareness puzzle pieces, and throughout the season, they assist us with promotions, donations and helping promote awareness.”
McMurray qualified 32nd for the Cup race at Texas on Friday. His car wil carry a black and gold paint scheme with the rear quarter panels and the television panel with the autism awareness puzzle pieces.
Dawn Litteken and Chris Dake, both from Springfield, Mo., McMurray’s home state, won the Texas Motor Speedway package and will be at the track as McMurray's guest.
“Both Chris and I are looking forward to a great weekend with Jamie,” said Litteken. “We realize the challenges that autism presents, and being able to support a great cause was reason enough to donate the
money. Being able to attend the race and spend the weekend with the No. 26 team is extra to us.”