NASCAR driver Ryan Newman, Kevin VanDam and Mark Zona joined up last Thursday for Fish Your Bass Off, a fundraiser for MIS Cares, Michigan International Speedway’s charitable arm.
NASCAR driver Ryan Newman, Kevin VanDam and Mark Zona joined up last Thursday for Fish Your Bass Off, a fundraiser for MIS Cares, Michigan International Speedway’s charitable arm.
The weigh-in tent for the second-annual event at Jerry’s Pub on Wampler’s Lake, which raised more than $40,000 for MIS Cares, was packed with fans.
As the bass fishing competition comes to a close, the anglers dock for the weigh-in, which was followed by a fish dinner and silent auction.
Kevin and Sherry VanDam came across state from Kalamazoo.
Fans eagerly gather around Mark Zona.
Zona and VanDam interview a few of the competitors.
The turnout was fantastic. NASCAR’s Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway was run on Sunday.
Newman and Zona have some fun on stage.
Some of the competitors brought in some nice fish.
Some did not.
Angler Pat Hill is interviewed by KVD and Zona.
The proud new owners of the "Big Bass" check.
The winners in the "Junk Fish" category proudly hold their check.
The BIG winners! All the money was donated back to MIS Cares!
KVD auctions off a Ryan Newman army jersey.
Kevin and Ryan convincing the crowd to place larger bids.
With bidding under way, Newman and VanDam had to keep track of the highest bid.