Red Carpet Runway Benefit

The Red Carpet Runway Benefit took place on June 20th, 2013.  The event was hosted by Miss North Carolina, Victoria Vesce, and Johnson Automotive was the premier sponsor for this wonderful benefit. Make-A-Wish Foundation of Easter North Carolina received 100% of the proceeds from the Red Carpet Runway Benefit. Local boutiques and designers showcased the latest in fashion and together we helped to grant wishes to local children with life-threatening medical conditions. Johnson Automotive was honored to support Make-A-Wish of Eastern North Carolina.

Johnson Lexus awards 2013 Lexus ES 300 Hybrids to two Durham Senior Amateur Championship Golfers for sinking hole in one !

Two Durham Senior Amateur Golfers were stunned when they both made aces on the same hole to win new Lexus ES 300 Hybrids on May 21^st. Johnson Lexus was honored to sponsor the 2013 Durham Senior Amateur Golf Championship which took place at Croasdaile Country Club in Durham on May 20^th and 21^st. The hole in one prize we sponsored was a 2 year lease on a brand new 2013 Lexus ES 300 Hybrid.  On day two of the Championship Johnson Lexus was thrilled when Kelly Ritter, Durham resident, stepped up to the tee at hole #11 drove the ball with expertise and sunk the hole-in-one ! An hour later Gerry Silva arrived at hole #11 and with one remarkable swing the unprecedented became reality. He sunk the second hole- in-one of the day. Johnson Lexus was elated that, against all odds, two players shot aces to win two of our Lexus vehicles. We were shocked and anguished when we discovered the Johnson Lexus prize was displayed at hole number eleven, when our contract stated the insurance policy was written for hole number two. Despite the costly mix up, Johnson Lexus dealerships took over immediately and stepped up to the tee. Johnson Lexus of Durham and Johnson Lexus of Raleigh awarded each of the two lucky golfers with new 2013 Lexus ES 300 Hybrids sedans. Mr. David Johnson, Chairman/CEO of Johnson Lexus stated that “these players should be proud, our dealerships have been hole in one sponsors of this tournament, and many others, for years. In the spirit of sportsmanship and giving back to the communities which have given us so much, we’re excited to provide another dream come true to two amazing athletes.”
Please visit the following link to read the exciting news coverage: Holes-in-one lead to long shot Lexus prize for golfing seniors

Leesville High Pride Athletic Club Golf Tournament

On May 20th, 2013 Johnson Lexus partnered with Leesville High, as we have done for more than five years, to help support them in their annual golf tournament. Leesville High Pride Athletic Clubs purose is to enhance the environment for all student-athletes. They accomplish this through volunteering at the events, assisting with the summer camps, participating in fundraisers, publishing sports programs and many other activities centered around school spirit. Johnson Lexus is excited to sponsor events such as Leesville's Golf Tournament. Eighty lucky golfers had the chance to win a 2013 ES350 from Johnson Lexus.

GP Agency 3rd Annual Golf Outing

Johnson Lexus sponsored the 3rd Annual GP Agency Golf Outing on May 15, 2013.  The outing was held on the beautiful terrain of rolling green and woods of Wildwood Green Golf Club in Raleigh. Johnson Lexus sponsored a 2013 ES 350 hole in one grand prize.

The First Tee of the Triangle

When The First Tee of the Triangle approached us at Johnson Lexus about their golf tournament we were thrilled to participate.  Like the First Tee of the Triangle, we know how important the youth in our community are to our future. The First Tee of the Triangle is committed to impacting young lives in our area by providing affordable and accessible golf programming and facilities primarily to those not previously exposed to the game and its associated life skills and positive values. The Old Chatham Golf Club in Durham hosted more than 100 golfers who participated in this wonderful event and we were proud to be there among them as a sponsor.

Wake Tech Community College Auto and Bike Show: Scholarship Funds for the Future

Johnson Lexus encourages and supports the pursuit of knowledge and education. On May 18^th Wake Technical Community College hosted their first annual Auto and Bike Show, to raise scholarship funds for students in the program. Johnson Lexus was honored to sponsor this very important program. Proceeds from all show entry fees as well as the sponsorships were used to provide financial assistance to students seeking education and training for future employment in the automotive industry. Participation from the community, from those who attended as well as from the sponsors made it possible for Wake Tech to provide vital assistance to students seeking education and training for future employment in the automotive industry. 

Duke Home Care & Hospice

Johnson Lexus was honored to donated to the live auction for the Duke Home Care and Hospice 11th annual “Oh, What a Night” Gala that was held at the Washington Duke Inn on June 1, 2013. The annual event raises much needed funds to support hospice services and end of life care both in their home and at the Hock Family Pavilion in Durham and at the Meadowlands in Hillsborough. Last year’s gala raised $150,000 to support hospice services. The event was emceed by ABC 11 lead anchor Larry Stogner and Johnson Lexus employees attended the event in support of Duke Home Care and Hospice.

The Midtown Race Series

The Midtown The Midtown Race Series was established in 2012 to produce a series of first class running events that start and finish at North Hills in Raleigh, North Carolina.  The race series features two events in 2013, the Lookout Capital 5k, 10k and half marathon that was held on June 1st and Johnson Lexus 5k, 10k, and half marathon, which will be held on September 21st.  In conjunction with our sponsorship Johnson Lexus, has selected the Special Olympics of Wake County to be a race beneficiary as a part of the Midtown Race's Charity Challenge, which exists to support local charities.

When runners register, they can donate to any of the charities selected by each sponsor, or send an email to someone to donate on their behalf for racing.  Each charity will receive 100% of the proceeds that are raised through the Charity Challenge.  In addition, the charity that raises the most money will receive a percentage of the race proceeds!​  The Special Olympics of Wake County has approximately 1,200 athletes that train and compete in Wake County throughout the year. This makes the Wake County program one of the largest as well as one of the most active in North Carolina.

As the official automotive sponsor for the Midtown Race Series 2013 races, Johnson Lexus provided the chance for all the race participants to win a new Lexus IS C worth up to $45,000.  One of the race participants in the Lookout Capital 5k, 10k, 13.1 held on June 1st and one other participant in the Johnson Lexus 5k, 10k, 13.1 on September 21st will be eligible to win the new Lexus. 

​The runners pace is not a determining factor in the contest for the Lexus; each participant has the same chance to win.  During the awards ceremony following the conclusion of each race, one lucky participant will be randomly selected for a chance to win the Lexus.

"We are thrilled to have Johnson Lexus as the title sponsor of our fall race," said John Kane, Founder and CEO of the Midtown Race Series. "Their brand is synonymous with first class service and their commitment to our community is unparalleled, making them an ideal partner for Midtown Race Series."

"Johnson Lexus is excited the be exclusive automotive sponsor for the Midtown Race Series this year and to team up with the Midtown Race Series as the title sponsor of the September 21st race," said Leigh Fox, spokesperson for Johnson Lexus.  "We're also grateful for the opportunity to support and bring attention to the Special Olympics of Wake County through the race's Charity Challenge."

There are many options for running events in the greater Raleigh area.  But, the Midtown Race Series is the only race we know of where you could win a free Lexus just for running!   

Saint Raphael Memorial Golf Tournament

Johnson Lexus  was proud to sponsor the Saint Raphael Memorial Golf Tournament benefiting the Ryan O’Connell Scholarship Fund. Eighty-eight golfers participated in the event on May 13th, which was held at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course at the NC State University. The Saint Raphael Memorial Golf Tournament is an 18-year tradition, which became a memorial event in 2000 after Ryan O’Connell, a third-grader at the school, went to be with God far too soon. Thanks to the generosity of his family, a scholarship fund exists in his name and is the catalyst for this tournament that also generates additional funding that our Home & School Association (HSA) uses for student and teacher needs not covered by tuition. Johnson Lexus donated a 2013 Lexus GS 350 as a Hole in One Prize and Johnson Lexus employees went out to show their support for the benefit supporting the scholarship fund.

The 150th Anniversary Ravenscroft Golf Tournament

The 150th Anniversary Ravenscroft Golf Tournament was held on May 6th of 2013th. Johnson Lexus understands the value of education and we were thrilled to sponsor the tournament that was held for to support the students and the school at North Ridge Country Club in Raleigh NC.