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Win a Las Vegas R8 Experience and Trip to Elton John's Oscar Party as Part of Charity Auction
By by: Fourtitude Staff
Jan 29, 2007, 21:49

Today you can read about our experiences in Las Vegas at the wheel of the Audi R8. Better than that, Audi and the Elton John AIDS Foundation are offering the opportunity for you to spend some time in Vegas with the R8 much as we did, cruising around the Las Vegas vicinity or dicing it up at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Then, unlike our recent trip of flirtation with Ingolstadt’s new supercar, you’ll be flown to Los Angeles for the star-studded Elton John Academy Awards Viewing Party. As of 3PM Pacific Time today, an auction by Audi and the Elton Johns AIDS Foundation began at a starting price of $5,000. Set to end one week from today at 3PM Pacific Time on Monday, February 5, one lucky winner will walk away with the trip of a lifetime.

Audi and Elton John are beginning to become synonymous around Oscar time, known for amazing events and the hottest new cars. Last year, a Q7 was auctioned well before the car was readily available in this market. This year seems no different with the R8 taking center stage.



Of course we’re more than smitten with the Audi R8. Unfortunately, it will not be until next fall before American drivers have a chance to sample it on the road, much less on the track. It seems Audi is offering access to both with this Las Vegas experience, along with a great opportunity to spend the following night with Hollywood’s A-list and all for a good cause.

Insider websites are already buzzing that Elton John’s event is set to best top-rival Vanity Fair. A quick look over last year’s guest list brings up household names most everyone will know, including but not limited to: Ozzy Osbourne, Pam Anderson, Lindsay Lohan, George Lopez, Gabrielle Union, Elisha Cuthbert, Ben Stiller, George Lucas, Ludacris, Alyssa Milano, Mekhi Phifer, Alexis Bledel, Mary J. Blige, John Leguizamo, John Legend, Jane Seymour, Paris Hilton, Sharon Stone and Salma Hayek.



Details according to the website say:

The winning bidder and guest will be among the first scheduled to drive the 2008 Audi R8 on Saturday, February 24 in Las Vegas, Nevada where you will put the Audi R8 through its paces at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway as part of an all-day driving experience. In addition to an amazing demonstration of R8 capabilities at the track, you will experience the car’s handling capabilities on a set route on normal roads, including a scenic drive through the Valley of Fire, as you test drive this amazing vehicle through pre-determined courses.

Roundtrip air fare within the United States to Las Vegas as well as all ground transportation for the Audi activities, two nights' hotel room accommodations at Ritz Carlton, the R8 Driving Experience, and scheduled dinner are provided for you and your guest, all compliments of Audi of America.

On Sunday, February 25, you will fly to Los Angeles and attend the star-studded Elton John Academy Awards Viewing Party at the Pacific Design Center. An all-new 2008 Audi R8 will be making a special appearance there as the highlighted auction vehicle benefiting the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Once again, all your transportation for the Audi activites and one night's hotel accommodations are taken care of… compliments of Audi of America!

If you are interested in bidding on this fantastic trip. Follow the link in the table below.

Required Reading:

Charity Auction Website on Ebay Report on Last Year's Oscar Event <a hrefXXXLINKNAMEXXX target="_blank">Photo Gallery of Last Year's Elton John Party First Drive Report on the new R8 Fourtitude Audi R8 Discussion Forum

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