Rick DuRee Quotations

On behalf of the Grand Prix Foundation, I'd like to congratulate and thank Mr. Naito for stepping up to the plate and winning this auction. As in past years, net proceeds from this year's events - including this auction - will benefit local charities. We are grateful for his participation this year.

The Grand Prix Foundation board was unanimous in its approval to team with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach and Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. to put on the 2007 Charity Ball. We look forward to a long and prosperous alliance with those two great organizations to benefit local charities.

There are millions of people in this country who have always wanted to drive a race car. Thanks to Toyota, they now have an opportunity to do just that with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.