Junior Johnson’sHome and Farm to be offered at Public Auction
Rockingham, NC - July 10, 2012 - It was announced today that RacingLegend Junior Johnson will sell his Cattle Farm and Custom Built Home situatedon 150 acres in Yadkin County, on August 7, 2012. In a separate auction, Johnson will sell his farm equipmentand memorabilia at public auction on July 31, 2012.
Junior and his family have purchased a new home in Charlotte andhave chosen the firm of IRON HORSE AUCTION COMPANY, INC., of Rockingham, NC toconduct these important auction events.
A member of the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Junioris recognized as one of the drivers and owners who have made the sport what itis today. As an entrepreneur he continues to be active in business with his ownsignature "white lighting" being distilled in Madison, NC under thename of Junior Johnson’s Midnight Moon.
His auctions will feature his farm equipment used to maintain thebeautiful 150 acre cattle farm, many special memorabilia items and also, thescenic Hamptonville Estate. The Hamptonville Estate includes themagnificent, hilltop home that was custom built for Junior and his wife, Lisa; alongwith Junior’s office, race shop, the famous breakfast building, hay barns,equipment buildings and a separate guest house.
The equipment, memorabilia and home furnishings will be sold on July31 starting at 9 A.M. The auction will be conducted on site under the big tentwith live internet bidding available for those not able to attend in person.The real estate will be offered on August 7 at 11 A.M., on site.
A catalog purchase of 25.00 is required to attend either inspectionor auction, with a portion of the proceeds going to The Ryan Newman Foundation.The catalog will allow two persons to attend both auctions and the previewprior to the auction. The Previews for the Real Estate and the Equipment arelisted at ironhorseauction.com
Thomas McInnis of Iron Horse states: “This is a true once in alifetime auction for one of stock car racing’s living legends. Junior and Lisabuilt their dream home on one the areas most scenic properties, which they haveenjoyed for many years. It was only after their decision to downsize did theproperty become available for sale. We are greatly honored to be assisting Mr.and Mrs. Johnson and their children on this important matter.”
“Our family leaves behind many great memories and times here inHamptonville,” states Junior, “we wish the new owners nothing but the best inthis extraordinary estate.”
Johnson family spokesman Keith Barnwell says, “this is a greatopportunity for Junior’s fans and friends to own a piece of his history withthe July 31st auctiondate. Someone will be fortunate to acquire his beautiful estate just a weeklater. This farm is incredible and we are looking forward to seeing it continueto thrive in the future”
For complete information call 800.997.2248 or go toironhorseauction.com
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Media day will be on July 17, 2012 from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Juniorwill on the property from 11 to 1 pm for interviews and photo shoots. Theproperty will be available for photo shoots from 10 to 4 pm. Only active media withproper credentials will be allowed on the property for the media day event.Call Diane at 910.997.2248 or email at diane@ironhorseauction.com to RSVP for themedia event.
For interviews or information prior to media day contact:
Tom McInnis
tom@ironhorseauction.com
Iron Horse Auction Company, Inc.
174 Airport Road
Rockingham, NC 28379
910.997.2248
910.997.1555
