CONCORD, N.C.—The second annual “Weekend with the 88s” has returned.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen have teamed up to raise money for the Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte. Together, the two athletes who identify with the No. 88 will give one lucky fan and their guest a weekend they will never forget.
“We're excited about the opportunity to team up with Greg and his foundation again this year,” Earnhardt said. “The schedule works out perfect for a fan to be able to come to our race Sunday in Martinsville, then get to go watch Greg and the Panthers play Monday Night Football. It's a unique experience for the fans and helps us raise money and awareness for Levine Children's Hospital.”
The winner’s weekend will begin on Saturday, Oct. 31, with a behind-the-scenes tour of JR Motorsports and $200 to splurge with at the JR Nation retail store. The experience will then continue with an escorted, all-access tour of Bank of America Stadium’s luxury boxes, locker room, weight room and training facilities and the opportunity to meet Olsen.
The following day’s itinerary includes a round-trip, weather-permitting helicopter ride from Concord, North Carolina, to Martinsville Speedway. There, the winner and a guest will receive the opportunity to experience the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in-person with garage passes, grandstand tickets and an exclusive meet-and-greet with Earnhardt.
The “Weekend with the 88s” with conclude on Monday, Nov. 2, with tickets to the Monday Night Football game at Bank of America Stadium. The winner and his or her guest will watch live as the Carolina Panthers take on the Indianapolis Colts. In addition to game tickets, the winner will also receive Panthers merchandise, exclusive parking, pregame sideline passes and premium game tickets.
“I’m honored to team up with Dale Jr. to give a fan a weekend that I hope will be an unforgettable experience,” Olsen said. “In addition to a good time, the ‘Weekend with the 88s’ benefits Levine Children’s Hospital, a place that I’ve experienced first-hand and truly understand makes a huge impact on the lives of its patients and their families. There’s no cause more worthy in my mind.”
By purchasing raffle tickets valued at $18.88, you will have the chance to be randomly chosen as the lucky winner of the “Weekend with the 88s.” The raffle ends on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Only 8,888 raffle tickets will be sold. The winner will be drawn on Monday, Oct. 12. All proceeds will benefit the Levine Children’s Hospital.
To learn more about the experience or to purchase your raffle tickets, visit www.weekendwiththe88s.com.