Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. have been immortalized in wax. These NASCAR superstars have been turned into was figures by Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas. The figures are being unveiled this week during the grand opening of Neon Garage at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Madame Tussauds Las Vegas has immortalized Richard Petty, “The King” of NASCAR, and Dale Earnhardt, Jr., currently its most popular driver, in wax today in special ceremonies during the first public opening of the new Neon Garage at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Both Petty and Earnhardt, Jr. were in attendance and participated in the unveiling of their life-sized wax figures. Each wax figure will remain in the Neon Garage for fans’ enjoyment during Saturday’s Busch Series race and Sunday’s UAW Daimler Chrysler 400. The figures will then go to their permanent home in the SPEED attraction at Madame Tussauds at The Venetian Hotel Resort Casino on the Strip and join those of the late seven-time NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt and four-time champ Jeff Gordon.

Rather than driving suits, both interactive figures are casually dressed. The Petty figure appears in his trademark Western hat and shirt, sunglasses, jeans and custom boots. His hat was provided by Kaci Riggs, a custom hat maker for the Charlie One Horse Co. in Garland, TX. Gary Tucker, a custom boot maker in Las Vegas, made his boots. Earnhardt, Jr. is hatless and dressed in a work shirt and Wrangler jeans.

The SPEED attraction at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas is dedicated to auto racing. It opened Aug. 23, 2005, with the life-sized figure of the late Dale Earnhardt. Gordon joined Earnhardt in March 2006.

Madame Tussauds is an international wax attraction that offers the public the unique opportunity to “interact” with famous people. Madame Tussauds operates museums in London, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Shanghai, New York and at The Venetian Resort – Hotel – Casino on “The Strip” in Las Vegas, NV. Madame Tussauds Las Vegas is open seven days a week. For attraction hours and pricing, please call 702-862-7800 or visit online at www.mtvegas.com.

Auctionwire is offering the rare opportunity to own Dale Earnhardt’s race-worn uniform to help raise money for Victory Junction. Bidders have the exclusive opportunity to own this piece of racing history by participating in an online auction. The auction runs from October 10, 2006 until October 20, on eBay.ca.

Auctionwire considers the chance to own Dale Earnhardt’s suit to be a very unique opportunity. Experts have valued this rare piece of NASCAR memorabilia at over $100,000.

This exclusive suit was worn by 4-time IROC Champion and one of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers, Dale Earnhardt. This suit bears the 50th Anniversary of NASCAR logo, appearing on suits from 1998; the same year the Dale Earnhardt won the Daytona 500.

Auctionwire is North America’s leading online auction management agency. Formed in 2004, Auctionwire specializes in the development and management of high-profile auctions and uses eBay as an effective means to generate positive publicity and exposure to help charities and corporations alike.

The mission of the Victory Junction Gang Camp is to enrich the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun, and empowering, in a safe and medically sound environment. Founded by NASCAR driver Kyle Petty and his wife Pattie in honor of their late son Adam, the Victory Junction Gang Camp is a year-round facility serving children, age 7 to 15. Each summer, children suffering from similar medical conditions including heart, lung and kidney disease, spina bifida, HIV, cancer, burn survivors, neurological disorders, and a host of others, gather to kick back, relax and have some fun. The camp offers traditional activities, including horseback riding, boating and fishing, arts and crafts and others, as well as NASCAR related program areas.

The Victory Junction Gang Camp is a member of the Association of Hole in the Wall Gang Camps and is free to children and their families. The camp operates solely on the generous donations of individuals, corporations and foundation. For more information, visit www.victoryjunction.org.

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