Evernham, PPG and Perewitz Rev Engines to Raise Money for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Auction of Custom Chopper for Charity Designed by Evernham, PPG and Perewitz to Start on September 30 on eBay

Ray Evernham

STATESVILLE, N.C. (August 29, 2005) – One of the most innovative and worthwhile motorsports items to be auctioned on eBay is set to begin receiving bids on September 30. The item -- a custom Pro-street V-twin chopper created by Ray Evernham, Dave Perewitz and PPG -- matches style, power and performance with a great cause in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Bidding for the Custom Chopper for Charity will run from September 30 through October 9. To view the chopper or place a bid, visit www.ebay.com/charitychopper. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Delivery will take place at the Texas Motor Speedway during the November race weekend where the winning bidder will be presented the bike by Ray Evernham and PPG representatives.

The program began when Ray Evernham, President and CEO of Evernham Motorsports, combined his love of motorcycles with his charitable outreach effort, Racing for a Reason, and his commitment to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to support a program that will raise money for the life-saving work of this charity.

Evernham teamed up with legendary bike builder Dave Perewitz, founder of Perewitz Cycle Fab, and PPG Automotive Refinish to design and build a custom Pro-street V-twin chopper with a 40 degree rake featuring a 121 cu. in. TP engine and a 6-speed Baker transmission, Weld Racing wheels, Danny Gray custom seat and a 300 series rear tire. The Custom Chopper for Charity features a fabulous finish from the PPG Vibrance Collection™ with a Liquid Crystal Orange topcoat and classic Perewitz flames.

The Custom Chopper has appeared with the PPG Show Truck at custom car and bike shows around the country and select NASCAR events all summer. In addition, Evernham, Perewitz and PPG sponsored monthly charity auctions on eBay offering high-profile collectible items to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

“The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has been incredibly important to me and my family, and I’m committed to finding new and unique ways to help raise funds for the important work they do,” said Evernham. “I love motorcycles, particularly custom bikes, and the chance to build a bike with a legend like Dave Perewitz is a great opportunity. PPG is a great partner in this, from providing a fabulous finish for the bike to helping raise funds for the cause and providing marketing and promotional support for the entire program. Together, we can raise money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and raise awareness of this cause.”