While a majority of the 43-driver field will be racing for points during Sunday’s Nextel Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway, #26-Jamie McMurray will be racing for something that is close to his heart – Autism awareness. In an effort to support McMurray and his continued dedication to raise awareness for Autism, Crown Royal has pledged to donate $250,000 to the Jamie McMurray Foundation – which raises funds for autism research, education and families afflicted with the disease – if its driver finds victory lane Sunday during the Autism Speaks 400 race. This donation comes at the heels of a weekend full of activities to support Autism. McMurray kicked-off the events Thursday as co-host of the Drive for Autism Research Golf Tournament in Wilmington, Del. Crown Royal has also incorporated the well-known autism puzzle piece design into the sides, front and rear of the #26 Crown Royal Ford. Along with the special paint scheme, McMurray will also wear a new firesuit, helmet and gloves – all of which will also don the autism puzzle piece design. Following the race, all of these items will be auctioned off with proceeds benefiting the Jamie McMurray Foundation.(Crown Royal PR), see an image of the car on my #26 Team Schemes page.(6-2-2007)
