The events willbenefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Children’s Miracle Network and theBernard Hopkins Make-A-Way Foundation.
The first eventwill be held Tuesday, Nov. 4 at the Display Stage in front of South Hall at theLas Vegas Convention Center, site of this year’s SEMA Show. The Dub LiveCharity Preview event will benefit the Las Vegas Chapters of Big Brothers BigSisters of America and the Children’s Miracle Network. Children and familiesfrom the two local charities will attend; and Myles Kovacs, Dub president and co-founder,will speak to the children and show them customized vehicles featuring Pirellitire on display.
The Dub Expo VIPSocial ’08 in Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 5 will honor several special guests. Heavyweightboxer Bernard Hopkins of the Bernard Hopkins Make-A-Way Foundation will behonored for “Extraordinary Athletic Achievements.” Pirelli partner Will Castroof Unique Autosports will be honored for “Extraordinary Achievements in CarCulture & Customization.” Chip Foose of Foose Designs is to be honored for “ExtraordinaryAchievements in Aftermarket Design.” Automotive designer Ralph Gilles willreceive an award for “Extraordinary Achievements in OEM Design,” and RyanFriedlinghaus of West Coast Customs will all be honored for “ExtraordinaryAchievements in Car Culture & Customization.” (Tire Review/Akron)