Last week's launch of a new watch line by Herdez Competition sponsor Gevril was a big hit as the Champ Car two-seater and the Herdez Champ Car drove through the streets of downtown Manhattan to the Tourneau Time Machine store in New York City source: champcarworldseries.com A gala at the watch store followed and was a big hit, attended by celebrities and motorsports dignitaries such as Paul Newman and Mario Andretti. However, the timepieces were not the only works of art on hand that night. A large display of Champ Car-themed art was, and still is, on display in the Tourneau Time Machine, located at 12 East 57th Street in Manhattan, with many paintings, lithographs and photographs donated by some of the sport's most celebrated artists. Now, fans can view all of the art without making the trip to the Big Apple by going to www.votechampcar.com or linking from the official website of the Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford, www.champcarworldseries.com The contributions are on display through October 8, and the artists are also competing for a prize of a new Gevril watch. Those in attendance at the gala were able to vote for their favorite entry among the many submissions, and fans can now submit votes for their favorite entries as well by visiting the above-mentioned websites. In addition, fans are encouraged to participate in an auction of those works by following the links on the website. The proceeds of the auctions will benefit Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Camps for children.
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