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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Jan. 20, 2026 – Barrett-Jackson (https://www.barrett-jackson.com/), The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, is teaming up with Phoenix-based Sanderson Ford and TapKat, an online non-profit sweepstakes platform, to help raise awareness and funds benefiting African Parks, a non-profit conservation organization. Dave and Jill Kimmerle of Sanderson Ford have generously allotted the ultimate supertruck, a 2026 Ford F-150 4×4 Raptor R, for the online sweepstakes, which will officially launch during the 2026 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, Jan. 17-25, 2026, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Barrett-Jackson will support the sweepstakes throughout 2026 to help maximize support for the protection of Africa’s national parks and wildlife.
“We’re honored to be a part of the critical conservation work of African Parks, alongside our longtime friends Rob and Jordan Walton and Dave and Jill Kimmerle at Sanderson Ford,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “The 2026 Ford F-150 4×4 Raptor R is one of the most coveted trucks on the market, and using its popularity to drive meaningful change for global biodiversity aligns perfectly with our commitment to philanthropy.”
“We are deeply grateful to be selected as the beneficiary of this remarkable Ford F-150 4×4 Raptor R sweepstakes,” said Rob Walton, Chair of African Parks Foundation of America. “African Parks’ mission is to conserve Africa’s most important landscapes and protect the wildlife and communities that depend on them, and this partnership will directly support that effort. We extend our sincere thanks to Barrett-Jackson – especially Craig and Carolyn Jackson – along with Dave and Jill Kimmerle of Sanderson Ford and our partners at TapKat, for championing this cause. Their generosity and leadership will help drive meaningful impact for conservation across the continent.”
The sweepstakes is powered by Tapkat, a specialized fundraising platform that allows donors to enter the drawing by making a charitable contribution online. This platform processes donations and allows supporters to contribute to African Parks while entering for a chance to win the 2026 Ford F-150 4×4 Raptor R.
In addition to entering the sweepstakes on-site during any 2026 Barrett-Jackson auction, donations for a chance to win the sweepstakes will also be available by visiting http://win-a-raptor.com. The 2026 Ford F-150 4×4 Raptor R sweepstakes benefiting African Parks will run from January 17, 2026 through September 26, 2026. The winner will be announced September 26, 2026. For complete sweepstake rules and guidelines visit http://win-a-raptor.com.
About African Parks
African Parks is a non-profit conservation organization that takes on responsibility for the long-term management of protected areas in partnership with governments and local communities. African Parks manages 24 protected areas in 13 countries covering over 20 million hectares in Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, the Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Rwanda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, is the leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events, which include authentic automobilia auctions and the sale of private collections. Welcoming hundreds of thousands of attendees per year, Barrett-Jackson hosts live collector car auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; and Columbus, Ohio, where thousands of the most sought-after, unique and valuable vehicles cross the block in front of a global audience. With broadcast partner A+E Networks, Barrett-Jackson features live television coverage of their events on FYI and The HISTORY Channel, as well as all the cars, all the time via their produced livestream on Barrett-Jackson.com. Also based in Scottsdale, the Barrett-Jackson Collection Showroom offers a rotating selection of premium vehicles that meet the high standards for which the company is known. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com, or call 480-421-6694.
