Bridgestone Firestone Teams With Detroit’s WCSX-FM To Host Big Cruise On Woodward Avenue Contests
DETROIT, Mich. (August 8, 2006) - From the sound of rumbling hot rod engines on Woodward Avenue to the thunder of the Brickyard – one lucky car lover will win the gear-head trip of a lifetime: a trip to see the greatest spectacle in racing – the Indianapolis 500. And all they have to do is cruise to a Detroit metro-area Firestone Complete Auto Care™ store and enter the “WCSX Classic Rock Cruiser” sweepstakes, courtesy of Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT), BFS Retail & Commercial Operations, LLC (BFRC) and 94.7 WCSX-FM.
The contest began on July 31 and continues through Aug. 13, individuals over the age of 18 can visit any of the 19 greater Detroit metro-area Firestone Complete Auto Care locations to enter to win one of 50 VIP spots at the 2006 cruise on Woodward Avenue as well as the grand prize: a trip to the 2007 Indianapolis 500 including hotel accommodations, meals and transportation to and from the race.
Fifty semi-finalists will be selected to attend a luncheon at the Firestone Complete Auto Service Center on Woodward Avenue, dubbed “Bridgestone Alley,” to enjoy views of classic cars, a catered lunch and a live performance by Steve Kostan and the Eddie Leighton Project. Bridgestone Alley also will host several premier classic cars during the one-day event. Cruise-goers are invited to vote for their favorite classic car on display. The crowd’s choice will win a set of tires courtesy of BFNT and BFRC.
From the pool of 50 semi-finalists, one lucky person will be declared the grand prize winner and receive two VIP tickets to the 2007 Indianapolis 500 as well as hotel accommodations, meals and transportation to and from the race.
Complete contest rules and regulations can be found at participating Detroit metro-area Firestone Complete Auto Care locations or by visiting WCSX-FM at http://www.wcsx.com/content/2006_07woodward.asp.
“With more than two million people in attendance, the cruise on Woodward Avenue is a terrific venue for Bridgestone Firestone to visit with fellow enthusiasts and share our appreciation of classic cars,” said Michael Martini, president, original equipment consumer tire, BFNT. “And the contests and prizes we’re hosting are sure to make this year’s event even more exciting.”
About Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC:
Nashville-based Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is the world's largest tire and rubber company. BFNT develops, manufactures and markets Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires. The company is focused on wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off-road, motorcycle, agricultural and other tires to its customers in North America.
About BFS Retail & Commercial Operations, LLC:
BFS Retail & Commercial Operations, LLC (BFRC) is headquartered in Bloomingdale, Ill., and operates the largest number of company-owned automotive retail generalist stores in the world -- more than 2,200 consumer and commercial vehicle service and tire locations across the United States and Canada -- including Firestone Complete Auto Care(tm), TiresPlus(tm), ExpertTire, Wheel Works, and GCR Tire Centers store locations. Credit First National Association and Firestone Complete Fleet Care operations are also part of BFRC. BFRC is a member of the Bridgestone Americas' family of companies.