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NASCAR Team Penske Driver Ryan Blaney poses with the Bill France NASCAR Cup Series Championship trophy after winning the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Championship on November 05, 2023. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Getty Images It’s been said the best acts of charity are those that are offered anonymously because it’s an act from the heart instead of an attempt to gain accolades. That message rings true to 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Ryan Blaney, who received a special car from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous so it can be auctioned to the highest bidder at a Barrett-Jackson Auction on Friday, January 23 in Scottsdale, Arizona. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s and help families who are dealing with an Alzheimer’s Disease victim. It’s a collaborative effort between the anonymous donor, The Ryan Blaney Family Foundation and Barrett-Jackson, a leading auction house of rare and classic cars and charity car auctions. Details On The 2005 Ford GT That Will Be Up For Auction The special car that will be auctioned is a 2005 Ford GT, one of just 776 finished in Mark IV Red for the 2005 model year. It is powered by a supercharged V8 rated with 550 horsepower and mated to a Ricardo 6-speed manual transmission. Front view of the 2005 Ford GT Ryan Blaney Family Foundation Photo Originally purchased from a Ford dealer in Sparta, Wisconsin, options include painted racing stripes, red painted brake calipers, BBS forged wheels and a McIntosh stereo that complements the black interior. The GT has been stored in a climate-controlled garage since day one. The Amazing Story Of How The Car Made It To Auction The donor was watching the CW broadcast of the Xfinity race at Pocono in 2005.…

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