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Corvette E-Ray Sells for $1.1 million, to Benefit DonorsChoose

The first ever, hybrid-electric 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray raised $1.1 million for charity at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction April 15, in Palm Beach, Florida. Corvette Executive Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter was on hand to generate excitement and encourage bids as the E-Ray crossed the block Saturday afternoon.

Rick Hendrick, chairman and CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group and owner of 14-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports, cast the winning bid. All of the proceeds from the sale were donated to the education nonprofit DonorsChoose. The organization was founded in 2000 with the goal of helping

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