SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Five grassroots
racing teams have each already won $10,000 (USD) Champion® racing sponsorships in
Federal-Mogul's (NASDAQ: FDML) "Search for a Champion" video
contest. But the grand-prize $50,000
sponsorship remains, and consumers can help determine the winner by
voting for their favorite video entries at
www.AlwaysaChampion.com.
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The final phase of the online voting is open now through
March 25, with the $50,000 sponsorship recipient being announced
April 2 by NASCAR® Sprint Cup driver
and Champion spokesperson Kevin
Harvick. Consumers who register and vote at
www.AlwaysaChampion.com also will earn chances to win a free
Champion t-shirt and an autographed Kevin
Harvick poster.
The $50,000 grand prize
sponsorship can be won by any of the five finalists – Jim Cebulski, Channahon, Ill.; Chad
Crawford, Warrenton, Mo.;
the Michalek Brothers, Louisville,
Ohio; Erik Miller,
Cumberland, Md.; or Kyle Sacket, Gilmanton
Iron Works, N.H. – based on online votes as well as input
from Champion and Harvick. The finalists were selected from more
than 330 entrants who produced exciting videos demonstrating their
racing drive and commitment, and describing how they would use a
Champion sponsorship to dominate the action in any of five
engine-driven racing categories.
"We had over 130,000 votes in the first round and we're hoping
to exceed that total as consumers vote for the grand-prize winner,"
Harvick said. "A $50,000 sponsorship
is huge and a dream come true for any talented grassroots or
semi-professional racer. Every racer can look back and identify the
key sponsorship opportunity that helped them reach their goal. It
would have been a big advantage for me early in my career when I
was trying to make the jump from go-kart racing. The Champion team
at Federal-Mogul is showing the world that they're serious about
powering the next generation of racing superstars."
The Champion brand and iconic bow tie logo can be seen in
virtually every form of racing worldwide. It now represents a broad
portfolio of advanced products, including globally respected
Champion spark plugs; Champion oil, air and cabin air filters;
Champion wiper blades; and Champion performance additives for the
automotive and lawn and garden markets.
For additional information about the contest and "Performance
Driven™" Champion products, please visit
www.AlwaysaChampion.com.
About Federal-Mogul
Federal-Mogul Corporation is a leading global supplier of
powertrain and safety technology and innovation to improve fuel
economy, reduce emissions and enhance vehicle safety. The company
serves the world's foremost original equipment manufacturers of
automotive, light, medium-, heavy-duty, aerospace, marine, rail and
off-road vehicles; and industrial, agricultural and
power-generation equipment; as well as providing well-known brands
in the global aftermarket. Federal-Mogul's world-class global
engineering, lean manufacturing and distribution network deliver
best-in-class quality products and services at competitive cost.
The company's sustainable global profitable growth strategy creates
value and satisfaction for its customers, shareholders and
employees. Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899. The company is
headquartered in Southfield,
Michigan, United States and
employs 45,000 people in 34 countries. The company's website
is www.federalmogul.com.
Federal-Mogul's aftermarket products are sold under a variety of
well-known brands, including: Abex®, AE®, ANCO®, Beral®,
Carter®, Champion®, FP Diesel®, Fel-Pro®, Ferodo®, Glyco®,
Goetze®, MOOG®, National®, Necto®, Nüral®, Payen®, Precision®,
Sealed Power®, Speed-Pro® and Wagner®. All Federal-Mogul trademarks
are owned by Federal-Mogul Corporation, or one or more of its
subsidiaries, in one or more countries.
CONTACT:
Drew Shippy 330/688-3500
Jim Burke 248/354-4530
SOURCE Federal-Mogul Corporation