Car Raffle | 12 Days of Normathon Auction | Major Auction Items
The 24th Annual Crest Cars.Com Normathon will start on December 6th through its culmination – a full day of broadcasting, LIVE on Dec. 26th from 6am-8pm at Crest Infiniti on the Crest Luxury Car Campus in Frisco.
This effort raises money for the Austin Street Center for the Homeless, which has been recognized nationally for its remarkable work combating homelessness.
The event has touched and bettered the lives of thousands of people in its 23-year existence, and it’s all due to the incredible generosity and care of The Ticket listeners who’ve responded with ever-increasing support. Together over the last 23 years we have raised almost $9 million to help Austin Street Center.
How to be Part of Crest Cars.Com Normathon:
* BUY a Raffle Ticket for one of THREE brand-new vehicles from Crest Cars. All thanks to Crest Cars and their GM, Mike Brosin.
* BID on our “Twelve Days of Christmas” items you will find below. Listen to The Ticket, weekdays on 96.7FM, 1310AM and via the Sportsday App) to bid on the item of the day.
* NORMATHON DAY – Thursday, December 26th – there will be AWESOME items up for bid. A complete list of items and bidding information will be posted soon! We will also accept donations (monetary and clothing) at Crest on the day of the 26th
* DONATE – Text AUSTINSTREET to 56651 and you can donate any amount you see fit, directly to Austin Street Center for the Homeless.
THE CAR RAFFLE
In partnership with the Crest Family of Dealerships, we are pleased to kick off our annual car raffle starting Monday, December 2nd.
Only 4,500 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be Thursday, December 26th at 7:10 pm.
This car raffle has always been the centerpiece of the annual Norm-a-thon befitting the Austin Street Center for the Homeless. Your car raffle tickets are easy to get. Go to the website www.AustinStreet.org and click on “Norm-a-thon” ….
that will take you directly to where you can purchase your tickets. Use your credit card. It’s totally safe and secure. But please get your tickets early. The car raffle sells out every year. And in addition to trying to win yourself and/or your family a fabulous luxury Crest car, these tickets make great Christmas stocking stuffers!
And the Winners Were…
Cadillac CT4 Winner
Joseph Meuse
Infiniti QX50 Luxe
Joel Hancock
Volvo XC40 B5
Matthew Carson
THE CARS YOU COULD WIN!
2024 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury
Purchase your raffle ticket, and you could experience the 2024 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury sedan equipped with class-leading technology, features designed to turn heads, and the performance of a 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder engine.
This car features an 8″ diagonal multi-touch HD color screen and Natural Voice Recognition technology; Wireless Apple Car Play and Android Play, sunroof, and climate package; and Acoustic laminated glass to help keep out traffic and road noise – and let you enjoy the ride.
And this car looks sharp. It will come in Midnight Sky Metallic Blue and feature Jet Black with Jet Black accents, Leather Seating Interior
2024 Infiniti QX 50 LUXE
Your Car raffle ticket could lead you to an impressive new 2024 Infiniti QX50 Luxe. This car is built around innovation, refined for those who demand more. This is a style reinvented for those who defy the status quo. This is luxury reimagined around you.
This car features an I-4 cylinder turbocharged engine, LED lights, and heated Front Bucket Seats -including 8-way power adjustable front seats and 4-way driver power lumbar w/memory seat function to make sure your drive is a perfect fit. Inside, you’ll find 8-inch upper and 7-inch lower INFINITI InTouch® HD dual displays with wireless Car Play and Android Play.
This 2024 Infinity QX50 LUXE from Crest will come in Hermosa Blue with a Graphite interior
2025 Volvo XC40 B5 AWD
The 2025 Volvo XC40 B5 AWD is a dynamic luxury SUV with the safety features, style, and performance you come to expect from Volvo. The B4 FWD powertrain is no longer available, leaving behind the more powerful B5 AWD configuration.
With a Digital Driver Display, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth Connectivity, Google Assistant, and a high-performance sound system this car will not only give you the power to take you anywhere but will make your trip that much more enjoyable
This 2024 Volvo XC40 B5 will come in Crystal White with a Grey Melange Textile interior.
It is so easy – just use your credit card at the button above or below. And remember, a car raffle ticket makes a wonderful stocking stuffer for Christmas!
As with all such raffles, there are some rules:
- Employees of Cumulus Media and their families are not eligible to win.
- One person or family can only win one of the vehicles.
Thank you for your continued support of the Crest Car raffle. We hope you’ll do as you have always done – quickly sell out this year’s event once again, and you could be the winner of a brand-new Crest Cadillac, Infiniti or Volvo. Buy your raffle tickets knowing that you’re supporting the most marvelous homeless center in our country… Austin Street Center for the Homeless.
Tickets are now SOLD OUT! However, you can still make a donation to help Austin Street Center for the Homeless by donating here
12 DAYS OF CREST CARS.COM NORMATHON (Starting December 6th)
Twelve Days of the Crest Cars.Com Normathon runs December 6th-24th and features a fabulous auction item for bid each day on The Ticket, weekdays on 96.7FM, 1310AM and via the Sportsday App). Place your bid by calling the station during the daily broadcast. Also, make sure you’re listening on December 6th as we will kick things off by auctioning off a Mavs Suite during the Musers, and Texas Rangers tickets during the Sweet Spot.
Monday, December 9th
The St Rocco’s Feast
Your very own FEAST! This has been one of our most popular items for several years now. Jay Valley, owner and chef for the fabulous St. Rocco’s New York Style Italian in Trinity Groves, will prepare dinner for your party of 8. And we’ll add OUR party as the entire crew plus spouses from The Invasion will join you for one huge dinner—appetizers, entrees, desserts, wine—all served homestyle in the manner that has made St. Rocco’s so famous and popular.
The high bidder simply picks a weeknight (Monday through Thursday), we reserve our table and the party begins. No worries about ordering. We sit down and terrific food just starts arriving at St. Rocco’s in Trinity Groves
Tuesday, December 10th
Autographed Jason Witten Photo
A gorgeous and dramatic 26×30 on-field portrait of the future Hall of Fame Cowboys tight end Jason Witten. Black and white and beautifully framed and even autographed by Jason Witten!
This is an absolutely beautiful collectors item that will dress up anyone’s office or man cave.
Wednesday, December 11th
Night Out at Bob’s on Lemon
This will be a dinner you won’t forget. Not only will you get to experience an incredible meal from Bob’s Steak & Chop House on Lemon Avenue, you’ll be joined by four amazing hosts.
Joining your group, will be Bob and his wife Monica, along with Norm and his wife Mary as you wine and dine on some of the best Bob’s has to offer for your party of four.
Not only will you be treated to a delicious meal, Bob’s will also help pair the perfect wine to go with your dinner as you enjoy a meal with some great company.
Thursday, December 12th
Ron Speed Mexico Fishing
Ron Speed Jr’s Adventures will take you to one of two fabulous fishing lakes in Mexico—Lake El Salto or Lake Picachos. This three-day trip is for a single fisherman, but high bidder can purchase another ticket for this memorable fishing adventure for half price -$1000! The trip is good any time between March 2025 and December 2025, depending on available dates and your schedule. Airfare is not included.
But once you’re there you’ll be met at the airport and taken for three days of fabulous fishing. While at camp you’ll stay in a wonderful lakeside cabin with all food, alcohol, and guides provided. You’ll then be taken back to Mazatlan (Hotel is not included, but Ron Speed can help)
This prize includes a $100 gift card to Robert Carter’s Fishin’ World on W. Lovers Lane.
Friday, December 13th
Fannin Tree Farm 100 Gallon Tree
Do you need a beautiful mature tree to add to your property? If so, then bid on a 100 gallon tree from our friends at Fannin Tree Farm. You’ll either get a Live Oak or Cedar Elm tree to add shade or spruce up your yard.
This will include delivery and planting of your tree within 25miles of Fannin Tree Farm in Frisco.
Monday, December 16th
GET READY TO BE A “REGULAR” AT THE AAC
See the Mavs! See the Stars! And see them from great seats! Thanks to my dear friend Jim, you’ll get his set of four seats to a Mavs game and then four more to a Stars faceoff. And, you get his coveted gold parking pass that enables you to park beneath the AAC building, never having to set foot outside at any point in the evening. Your four Mavs seats for the Dallas game Feb. 10 against the Sacramento Kings. They are at mid-court in Section 107, Row J, which is nine rows up from floor level. The Stars contest is January 31 against the Vancouver Canucks and your four seats are in Section 119 Row H behind the Stars bench and adjacent to the tunnel where the players enter the ice each period. The seats and gold parking passes combined are worth slightly more than $2,000!
Tuesday, December 17th
High stakes golf and great steaks at Bob’s
This year the KMPG Women’s PGA Championship featuring the finest players in women’s golf comes to the TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney. This major tournament runs from Friday, June 20 through Sunday the 22nd. The high bidder for this package goes to the final two days in high style. Each day our winner gets four club passes into the PGA club with the comforts of a climate-controlled indoor area along with an outdoor patio overlooking the 18th green. Your tickets include all-inclusive food and beverage, bar service and enhanced WIFI service. But wait, there’s more—much more.
High bidder also receives one 45 minute coaching session at the 12,000 square foot PGA of America Coaching and training center teaching all aspects of the game to all ages.You’ll receive hands-on teaching from a certified professional golf teacher.
And there’s still more! The newest member of the Bob’s Steak and Chop House family is just one mile from the course and this prize also includes a $500 gift certificate to Bob’s in McKinney where you’ll dine on the finest steaks, chops and seafood.
High bidder for this prize gets it all: high stakes women’s professional golf, high level golf teaching and the greatness of dining at Bob’s inn McKinney
Wednesday, December 18th
SEEING THE COWBOYS IN STYLE!
Today’s high bidder for this Cowboy package gets four tickets in a suite for the season’s final game against the Washington Commanders. This prize also includes the coveted Blue Parking Pass. The game will be played either Saturday or Sunday, Jan. 4-5. The league this year is trying to maximize the importance of season closing games in their TV package.
For just a while, live like Jerry Jones and watch Dallas vs. Washington from a suite!
Thursday, December 19th
ENJOY TWO OF AMERICA’S GREAT ENTERTAINERS AND MAKE AN EVENING OF IT AT TEXAS LIVE!
The high bidder for the package gets a pair of seats at AT&T Stadium for the May 9 highly anticipated concert featuring Post Malone and Jelly Roll courtesy of our friends at Live Nation. Singer/rapper Post Malone’s been a fixture on the billboard rankings for top songs for more than five years. He’s won song of the year, video of the year, male artist of the year and dozens of other awards. Jelly Roll exploded onto the music scene in 2023 when he was new artist of the year, male country artist of the year and is now nominated for this year’s artist of the year in the People’s Choice Awards. What an evening of incredible entertainment! Expect Jerry World to be sold out!
And, before the concert, stop next door at Texas Live! for dinner using your $300 gift cards good for food and drink at any of the Texas Live! restaurants and bars
Post Malone, Jelly roll tickets courtesy of our friends at Live Nation, and dining and drinking at Texas Live!
All this for today’s high bidder.
Friday, December 20th
Tom Landry Autographed Photo
An Iconic Photograph From David Woo
We are auctioning off a classic portrait of legendary Dallas Cowboys coach. This photo, signed by the coach himself, was used as the cover shot for Tom’s Autobiography. Note that this stunning color portrait is 13 X 19 and when framed it will be approximately 1 1/2 feet by 2 1/2 feet—a beautiful keepsake and collectible for a Cowboy fan or simply anyone who appreciates history in the NFL.
Monday, December 23rd
Join the Invasion at Bob’s
This is your chance to be part of the Norm and D Invasion’s family dinner! Win this auction item and you’ll secure your seats at the table – for you and five guests.
We’ll coordinate schedules and meet for a delicious dinner at Bob’s Steak and Chop House in Plano where your party of six meets our party of six Donovan Lewis, Matt McClearin, and Norm Hitzges and their wives for an evening of good eats and great times.
GM Silvio Carbone will take fantastic care of us – Appetizers, Entrees, Desert, and Wine will all be taken care of
MAJOR AUCTION ITEMS (Dec 26th)
On Crest Cars Normathon Day – December 26th – fabulous auction items will be offered for bids from 6am until 8pm. Simply click the link below to make a bid, or text AUSTINSTREET to 56651 to have the link send right to your device.
Item #1 | Fishing Trip to Brazil
And the Winner Was…Dell Brown!
What’s the biggest fish you’ve ever caught? Ron Speed Jr’s Adventures creates incredible fishing experiences around the globe and here’s your chance to go on the trip of a lifetime!
Ron Speed Jr’s Adventures has donated a week-long trip to fish for huge and gorgeous peacock bass in Brazil’s Amazon region for two people.
The high bidder must arrange his or her airfare to Manaus, Brazil. But once your plane touches down you are taken care of by this first-class operation. You’ll be met at the international airport and transferred to the local airport for your flight deep into the Amazon backcountry.
For the next six days, you’ll live in your air-conditioned cabin on the beautiful Otter houseboat. All food and alcohol are provided. You’ll work your way down the Rio Negro River (absolutely NO MOSQUITOS!) fishing inlets and hidden ponds before arriving back at Manaus. Rods will be provided but you must bring your own reels.
You’ll experience the remarkable Amazon wilderness looking to hook spectacular peacock bass that reach up to 28 pounds. This adventure is good from September 2025 through February 2026 depending on availability and is valued at $10,000!
Item #2 | Pat Green Home Concert
And The Winner Was…Brad Brooks Family Foundation!
Picture this!!! Country and western star Pat Green sitting in your home giving a personal concert. High bidder gets to invite up to 20 friends because with a crowd that size Pat won’t even need a microphone.
He’ll simply set up in your living room or back patio and sing hits from his seven albums like Texas On My Mind, Drinkin’ Days, Girls From Texas, and Wave on Wave.
But wait, there’s more! Desperado’s will cater to your crowd of 20! They’ll bring nachos, chicken flautas, fajitas, Desperado’s shrimp, dessert, and even margaritas!
Desperado’s is family-owned and operated for 44 years and proud caterers for the Cowboys, Mavs, Stars, Rangers, SMU, The Ticket, and Super Bowl 45.
Get the party started with a Pat Green personal concert in your home AND Desperado’s catering!
Item #3 | An Orlando Experience in Margaritaville!
And The Winner Was…Cody Bradshaw
Get away with a 5-day, 4-night stay at the Margaritaville resort in Orlando FL, PLUS 2 Round Trip Coach tickets on American Airlines.
Margaritaville Resort in Orlando offers a tropical oasis in the heart of Central Florida, providing guests with a laid-back and vibrant atmosphere inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of singer Jimmy Buffett. The resort features spacious accommodations, a sprawling water park, and a variety of dining and entertainment options
Orlando is home to some of the greatest attractions in the world with the world-renowned Dinsey World and Universal Studios.
Beyond the theme parks, Orlando boasts outdoor activities and cultural attractions. Explore the beautiful gardens of Leu Gardens or stroll around Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando. From theme park excitement to outdoor tranquility, Orlando ensures a diverse and exciting itinerary for visitors of all ages.
Thanks to Dave Johnson and Horizon Capital for the donation of this item.
Item #4 | Lone Star Park Suite for 20 PLUS Norm Handicap
And The Winner Was…Tony Evans
Once again Lone Star Park has generously donated a suite for your group of 20 for either a day or night of thoroughbred or quarter horse racing during the 2025 Lone Star season.
Your private suite for 20 includes:
-5 Parking passes and 20 racing programs
-A suite-level buffet
-An open bar with house beer, wine, and call spirits (and service charges for you and your guests).
In addition, Norm Hitzges will be in your suite 40 minutes before the first race to conduct a racing seminar on that day’s racing. The total value of this package is more than $3,000!
Item #5 | Starpower Home Theater
And The Winner Was…William Moore
Turn your home into a first-class entertainment center by being the high bidder for the remarkable package from Starpower. This prize includes:
—4K HDR projector
—106-inch projector screen
— 10″ 150W Subwoofer
— 7.2 CH 8K Receiver
— In-ceiling speaker system
—Subwoofer receiver chairs
The total retail cost of the system is just over $10,000! But the high bidder today is very likely to get an incredible bargain and help Austin Street Center for the Homeless.
Basic installation of the system is included as an incredible cost saving measure to the winner! 100% worry free, and you can guarantee this will be a high-end custom installation included with this package.
Item #6 | Lee Trevino Lunch
And The Winner Was…Jim Bishop
Lunch for 8 with golfing legend and incredibly funny man Lee Trevino at lunch is at Sevy’s restaurant located at 8201 Preston Road in Dallas. Your party will dine on Sevy’s fantastic food with Lee in your own private room. Date will be agreed upon by high bidder and Lee as well as the restaurant.
For over 27 years, Sevy’s Grill has been proud to serve our guests! Warm, professional service, tasty food selections for all, amazing wine, liquor, and beer choices, comfortable ambiance and complimentary parking. Reservations available for parties large or small, lunch or dinner, at 214-265-7389. Check out our website at http://www.sevys.com for more information. At Sevy’s Grill, We’re Here For You!”
Item #7 | Have you ever wanted your own racehorse?
And The Winner Was…Benny McKee
Imagine, not just watching the horses rushing down the stretch, but cheering on YOUR horse. It is an incredible feeling you can have time and time again with this Crest Cars.Com Normathon major auction item courtesy of CJ Thoroughbreds.
The 2024 Crest Cars.Com Normathon is presenting you a unique opportunity to secure a 10% ownership share in a promising Bay Colt!
The winning bidder gets 10% of the lifetime winnings of this horse and never has to pay any expenses related to the horse, AND, you get to name the horse!
All expenses associated with the horse, from training to veterinary care, will be fully covered by CJ Thoroughbreds, allowing the winning bidder to share in the potential financial gains without the burden of ongoing costs.
The Bay colt’s pedigree is impressive, –
- Athletic colt by proven sire CAIRO PRINCE
- Dam is a half-sister to multiple stakes winner ELDON’S PRINCE (by CAIRO PRINCE)
- Third dam is a half-sister to multiple champion SILVERBULLETDAY
- From the female family of AWESOME AGAIN
- AWESOME AGAIN sired two winners at the Lone Star Park Breeders’ Cup:
- WILKO (Juvenile)
- GHOSTZAPPER (Classic)
- AWESOME AGAIN sired two winners at the Lone Star Park Breeders’ Cup:
CJ Thoroughbreds has meticulously selected this horse as their best young prospect, and the auction presents an exclusive chance for passionate horse racing enthusiasts to become part of an exciting venture with the potential for significant success. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Item #8 | Cotton Bowl VIP
And The Winner Was…John Embrey
This year’s Jan. 10 Cotton Bowl matches two of the final four teams left in the college football championship playoffs and will take the field in Arlington at AT&T Stadium and you could be there to see it all!
Win this Crest Cars.Com Normathon auction package and you’ll not only get 4 tickets to the game, you’ll get 4 tickets to the pregame bash, plus a worry-free experience getting to and from the game.
That is right, Premiere Transportation will be there with a limo to pick you up at the time you schedule, drop you off for the game, and return to pick you up in a limo to take you home. Premier Transportation is proud to have been a standard of excellence for Dallas ground transportation for the past twenty-seven years. Since its inception in 1996, Premier Transportation has only had one goal: to provide exceptional chauffeured transportation for all our clients.
Item #9 | Sirenian Bay Resort Package
And The Winner Was…Jeremy Hernandez
Pack your bags and get ready for the most incredible stay at Sirenian Bay in Belize.
Get your friends together and get ready for Four Nights for up to 4 people in a 2-bedroom beach bungalow for an all inclusive** experience at Sirenian Bay. This package includes unlimited food and drink options (beer, wine, well drinks, non-alcoholic drinks). You must get yourself to Belize City airport (there are direct flights from Dallas) and once there Sirenian Bay takes over with their unmatched hospitality
This vacation will be like a dream with ground transfer from the airport (BZE or PLJ), Snorkel excursion to Silk & Moho Cayes and a dinner on the beach for FOUR people.
But that isn’t all.
You’ll have complimentary Wi-Fi, use of kayaks, paddle boards, and bicycles. You’ll have access to a large open beach area with beach games and toy, resort pool and hot tub, fitness center and more.
Excludes: Airfare to Belize, Gratuity, Steak & Lobster (seasonal) available for a small upcharge based on Market Rates
Door Prizes – (December 26th)
Door prizes will be available the day of CrestCars.Com Normathon on December 26th. With each $25 donation, you wil be entered into the door prize of your choosing.
Door prizes include –
A pair of Dallas Stars tickets to the January 24th game.
A $100 gift card to Dave’s Hot Chicken
A Ticket In-Studio experience including a guided tour of The Ticket Mothership, meet and greet with talent, and a Ticket goody bag
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