WILMINGTON, Mass., May 8, 2024
/CNW/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American
leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility
service products and first aid and safety services, and partner of
Hendrick Motorsports, is supporting the Chase Elliott Foundation's
charitable auction of the autographed racing gloves 2020 NASCAR Cup
Series champion Chase Elliott will
wear during NASCAR's Official Throwback Weekend at Darlington
Raceway.
"At UniFirst, we serve the people who
do the hard work and aim to make meaningful differences in our
communities."
During this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series race, Elliott will drive
a special throwback No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 that pays
tribute to Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s 2014
DAYTONA 500 victory. To complete the look, Elliott will sport a
special uniform, which includes the iconic skeleton gloves that the
NASCAR Hall of Famer was known for wearing when behind the wheel of
the Hendrick Motorsports No. 88 National Guard Chevrolet. Elliott's
gloves will be available through a charity auction on the NASCAR
Foundation's eBay Account, starting on Thursday, May 9, at 9 p.m.
ET.
Fans can seize this rare opportunity to own a symbol of racing
glory while supporting a noble cause. All proceeds raised during
the auction will be donated to the National Guard Relief
Foundation. UniFirst will be matching the donations raised
dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000.
"At UniFirst we serve the people who do the hard work and aim to
make meaningful differences in our communities. Partnering with
Hendrick Motorsports and the Chase Elliott Foundation for this
charity auction allows us to support a worthy cause, The National
Guard Relief Foundation, while celebrating a monumental moment in
racing history," said David Katz,
UniFirst Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "We're
incredibly excited to see the impact made by the money that will be
raised."
The throwback scheme, which Hendrick Motorsports and UniFirst
partnered up on, draws inspiration from Earnhardt Jr.'s original
National Guard Chevrolet he drove to his DAYTONA 500 win a decade
ago. The livery serves as a testament to his enduring legacy and
the indelible mark he continues to leave on the sport. This special
red, white, blue and gold scheme was unveiled in March and has
since captivated both long-standing and new racing fans alike.
"Dale has had a major impact on my career. Not only did I drive
for him in the Xfinity Series, but we were also teammates at
Hendrick Motorsports, so this No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet is one I'm
really looking forward to getting on the track," said Elliott.
"Racing at Darlington is always
special, but this weekend will mean a little more as we tie in a
cause that benefits others. I really appreciate everyone at
UniFirst for stepping up to the plate to support our efforts
through the auction."
Fans can see Elliott's commemorative throwback scheme during the
NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway this Sunday, May 12, at 3 p.m.
EDT, which will be televised on FS1.
Keep up with the excitement and for more information on the
charity auction and the race, follow UniFirst on social media and
at UniFirst.com.
About UniFirst
Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:
UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of
uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, as well
as first aid and safety supplies and services. Together with its
subsidiaries, the Company also manages specialized garment programs
for the cleanroom and nuclear industries. In addition to partnering
with leading brands, UniFirst manufactures its own branded
workwear, protective clothing, and floorcare products at its five
company-owned ISO-9001-certified manufacturing facilities. With
more than 270 service locations, over 300,000 customer locations,
and 16,000-plus employee Team Partners, the Company outfits more
than 2 million workers every day. For additional information,
contact UniFirst at 888.296.2740 or visit UniFirst.com.
About Chase Elliott Foundation
The Chase Elliott
Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing
support and financial assistance to well-qualified charitable
organizations with an emphasis on helping others live healthier,
happier lives. Chase Elliott is the
driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Hendrick Motorsports
in the NASCAR Cup Series. Elliott is the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series
Champion and was voted the NASCAR Cup Series' Most Popular Driver
the last six seasons. Visit chaseelliott.com/foundation for
more information.
About Hendrick Motorsports
Founded by Rick Hendrick in 1984, Hendrick Motorsports is
the winningest team in NASCAR Cup Series history. At the sport's
premier level, the organization holds the all-time records in every
major statistical category, including championships (14),
points-paying race victories (307) and laps led (more than 80,000).
It has earned at least one race win in a record 39 different
seasons, including an active streak of 38 in a row (1986-2023).
Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024, the team fields four
full-time Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 entries in the NASCAR Cup Series
with drivers Alex Bowman,
William Byron, Chase Elliott and Kyle
Larson. Headquartered on more than 100 acres in Concord, North Carolina, Hendrick Motorsports
employs approximately 600 people. For more information, please
visit HendrickMotorsports.com or interact
on Facebook, Instagram and X.
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