Zeigler Auto Group today announced that it will be hosting the Drive for Kalamazoo County Tornado Relief on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Zeigler Motorsports in benefit of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Portage-native and NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar will headlining the event and will also be auctioning memorabilia from Spire Motorsports and other generous donors. Tickets are$100 for general admission and $200 for VIP admission which includes a signed No. 77 diecast car and a meet and greet with Hocevar.
KALAMAZOO, MICH (May 22, 2024) Zeigler Auto Group today announced that it will be hosting the Drive for Kalamazoo County Tornado Relief fundraiser headlined by Portage native and NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar in benefit of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation in partnership with United Way. The event, presented by the Zeigler’s Drive for Life Foundation and Spire Motorsports, will take place on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Zeigler Motorsports (5001 Park Circle Drive).
“I am honored to be part of this event that will help raise funds for something that has hit so close to home for me. The tornados left a trail of devastation that affected our entire community. I was born and raised in Portage, and I am proud of how everyone is coming together to help those who need it most,” said Hocevar, whose family’s business was also directly affected by the natural disaster. Besides a meet and greet, the Zeigler.com No 77 driver will also be speaking at the event and auctioning off NASCAR memorabilia from Spire Motorsports and other generous donors.
Silent auction items will include: two VIP tickets to the Michigan International Speedway race( with a Hocevar meet and greet), two signed visors, signed photos, a 30 second Cameo featuring the NASCAR driver, and additional surprise items.
“Hosting this fundraiser is not just about providing immediate assistance, but about fostering a sense of community and resilience,” said Aaron Zeigler, president and CEO of Zeigler Auto Group. “This event symbolizes our commitment to rebuilding and empowering our community, and showing that through unity and compassion, we can overcome even the most devastating challenges.”
The event will also include light Hors d’oeuvres, raffles, and a Zeigler.com No 77 replica Camaro. All proceeds will go to the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, a local non-profit heading up efforts to help community members with costs associated with tornado damages not covered by insurance.
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“We work closely with the Kalamazoo Community Foundation and United Way to help collect and distribute funds throughout the county in emergency relief situations,” Mike Corfman, director of Kalamazoo County’s Office of Emergency Management.
Tickets are$100 for general admission and $200 for VIP admission which includes a limited signed No. 77 diecast car and a meet and greet with Hocevar. The diecast cars are scheduled for delivery in September 2024, and will not be at the event.
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About Zeigler Automotive Group
Zeigler Automotive Group is one of the largest privately-owned dealer groups in the U.S. with 78 franchises across 35 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Vehicle brands represented include all of the domestic and the majority of the imported manufacturers.
Besides its extensive automotive portfolio, the organization owns and operates Zeigler Motorsports, an 85,000-square-foot motorsports dealership and action park, offering 19 different powersports brands, plus its own onsite restaurant: Trak Houz Bar & Grill. Additionally, Zeigler Motorsports houses the Elevate Leadership & Team Building Academy, an executive training company.
The Kalamazoo-based dealer group also owns and operates Zeigler Pre-Owned of Chicago, three Byrider franchises, three finance companies, several insurance firms, and a leasing firm.
Founded in 1975, the organization employs over 2,300 people, ranking among the top 1% of automotive dealers in the nation with estimated annual sales of $2.2 billion for 2022. The family-owned and operated company is well known for its commitment to both customer service and employee satisfaction. Zeigler is regularly recognized as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation, also earning similar accolades in Wisconsin, Chicago, and Michigan. Besides these prestigious accolades, Zeigler is also one of Glassdoor’s 100 Best Places to Work in the U.S. for 2023, and among Glassdoor’s top 10 U.S. companies for work-life balance.
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