'Search for a Champion' Contest Returns for 2018, Offering $125,000 in Sponsorships
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Federal-Mogul Motorparts' iconic Champion(®) brand will begin accepting entries for its popular 'Search for a Champion' sponsorship contest beginning on November 1, 2017 at www.searchforachampion.com. Now in its seventh year, the annual contest encourages racers, and DIYers and maintenance enthusiasts to demonstrate their passion for superior performance both on and off the track.
The 2018 Search for a Champion contest will again offer sponsorships in both the 'On the Track' and 'In the Garage' categories. $115,000 (USD) in racing sponsorships - including one $50,000 (USD) grand prize sponsorship - will be awarded to grassroots racers competing in the 'On the Track' category covering the dirt, asphalt and water/snow racing environments. In addition to the grand prize sponsorship, the contest will offer $5,000 (USD) sponsorships to each of 10 runners-up and $500 (USD) sponsorships to each of 30 finalists. Within the 'Off the Track' category, which is targeted toward DYIers and vehicle maintenance experts who restore or maintain vehicles, equipment, or engines of any size, Federal-Mogul Motorparts will award one $5,000 (USD) Search for a Champion grand prize sponsorship and 10 $500 (USD) runners-up sponsorships. The entry period ends on January 3, 2018.
The contest will also include a sweepstakes for Champion merchandise for those who register and vote for their favorite entries at www.searchforachampion.com. Voting is open from January 5, 2018 through March 23, 2018. Federal-Mogul Motorparts will announce the 2018 Grand Prize winners in early April.
"We have had great success with our Search for a Champion contests over the years, and we love being able to connect with and support the many different racers and enthusiasts who are passionate about what they do as well as the products they use," said Rebecca Mahan, brand manager, Champion, Federal-Mogul Motorparts. "Search for a Champion is a great outlet in which to showcase both established and up-and-coming racers, as well as individuals who make their vehicle or equipment maintenance a priority."
To enter the contest, entrants should visit www.searchforachampion.com and submit photos and a 200-word story describing why they deserve to join #TeamChampion. Participants may also submit an optional two-minute video for consideration.
For additional information regarding the contest, please visit www.searchforachampion.com. To learn more about Champion and our growing range of products, visit ChampionAutoParts.com.
Search for A Champion Contest and Sweepstakes. NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Contest Entry period starts on November 1, 2017 at 9:01:00 a.m. ET and ends on January 3, 2018 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. Public voting and sweepstakes begins January 5, 2018 at 9:01:00 a.m. ET and ends March 23, 2018 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, D.C., and Canada (excluding Quebec). Parental consent/age verification required for contest entrants under 13. Contest Prizes include sponsorships in the amounts of $50,000, $5,000, and $500 USD. Sweepstakes Prizes (200): a prize pack, ARV $24.00 USD. Odds of winning a sweepstakes prize depend on the number of eligible sweepstakes entries received. Void in Quebec and where prohibited. For complete Official Rules visit www.searchforachampion.com. Sponsor: Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC, 27300 W 11 Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48034.
About Federal-Mogul
Federal-Mogul LLC is a leading global supplier of products and services to the world's manufacturers and servicers of vehicles and equipment in the automotive, light, medium and heavy-duty commercial, marine, rail, aerospace, power generation and industrial markets. The company's products and services enable improved fuel economy, reduced emissions and enhanced vehicle safety.
Federal-Mogul operates two independent business divisions, each with a chief executive officer reporting to Federal-Mogul's Board of Directors.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts sells and distributes a broad portfolio of products through more than 20 of the world's most recognized brands in the global vehicle aftermarket, while also serving original equipment vehicle manufacturers with products including braking, wipers and a range of chassis components. The company's aftermarket brands include ANCO(® )wipers; Beck/Arnley(®) premium OE quality parts and fluids; BERU(®)* ignition systems; Champion(®) lighting, spark plugs, wipers and filters; Interfil(®) filters; AE(®), Fel-Pro(®), FP Diesel(®), Goetze(®), Glyco(®), National(®), Nüral(®), Payen(®), Sealed Power(®) and Speed-Pro(®) engine products; MOOG(®) chassis components; and Abex(®), Ferodo(®), Jurid(®) and Wagner® brake products and lighting.
Federal-Mogul Powertrain designs and manufactures original equipment powertrain components and systems protection products for automotive, heavy-duty, industrial and transport applications.
Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899 and maintains its worldwide headquarters in Southfield, Michigan. The company employs nearly 53,000 in 24 countries. For more information, please visit www.FMmotorparts.com.
*BERU is a registered trademark of BorgWarner Ludwigsburg GmbH
CONTACT:
Karen Shulhan (Federal-Mogul Motorparts) - 248.354.4383
karen.shulhan@federalmogul.com
Drew Shippy (Pinnacle Media) - 330.688.3500
drew@pinnmedia.com
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