Surprise gift card expiration puts brakes on racing fun [Video]

DANVILLE, Calif. (KGO) — A Danville man wanted to donate an unforgettable experience– a day driving around a race car track. But an unexpected turn put the brakes on everything.

Dean Chapman wanted to give his wife Renee something different. So for her birthday, he gave her the gift of speed.

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“She loves to drive fast. So I thought I would enjoy a day on the performance track down in Thermal, California,” said Dean.

He bought her a day at the BMW Performance Center near Palm Springs.

Unfortunately, after three years, the couple determined getting down South would be too difficult. They decided to donate their gift to a charity auction at the Beth Chaim Congregation in Danville.

But the auction winner wasn’t able to use it either.

“We found out that there was an expiration date on the back of the card that was glued to the certificate that we received.”

Dean is …