The final numbers are in for the Justin Wilson Charity Auction: $546,967.49 was raised from 509 items that sold via eBay's website. With helmets privately auctioned by Verizon IndyCar Series drivers Graham Rahal ($50,000) and Ryan Hunter-Reay ($24,000), plus more raised by NBCSN Formula 1 pit reporter Will Buxton ($16,100) through a private auction, the total leaps to $637,067.94. Created by Rahal in partnership with eBay, and facilitated by Auction Cause, the auction's proceeds represent a significant contribution to the Wilson Children's Fund, which was established to care for Wilson's family after his death on Aug. 24. After nearly two months of effort to acquire and auction pieces...
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