Aug 20, 2003
From Lexington, Kentucky to Abiline, Texas, 10 semifinalists in national
Sharpie sweepstakes vie for big payday under the lights at Bristol Motor
Speedway
(Bellwood, Ill. - August 20, 2003) - Sharpie, the world's most popular
brand of permanent markers, today announced the 10 semifinalists for the
grand prize in its "You Could Win $1,000,000" program, one of whom will
race to possibly a big payday at the Sharpie 500 in Bristol, Tennessee on
August 23.
The semifinalists were chosen randomly from the more than 500,000
entries in a national sweepstakes program. The program offered
individuals the chance at a trip for two and tickets to Sharpie 500 and
a shot a potential $1 million. This is the sweepstakes second year.
"We're happy to bring these Sharpie fans to Bristol for the Sharpie 500
and a chance at the million," said Greg Stoner, vice president and
general manager of Sharpie. "While Sharpie markers are great for making
bold expressive statements, they may also be great for endorsing a
check."
On Friday, August 22, Sharpie, with the help of Benny Parsons, TNT race
analyst, will randomly draw the finalist from the field of 10
semifinalists at a Sharpie and Bristol Motor Speedway special event. The
finalist will then be randomly assigned a starting position based on the
43-car line-up (1 through 43). If the selected driver based on starting
position wins the race, the fan wins $1 million; $100,000 for 2nd
through 5th place; $50,000 for 6th through 10th place; and $10,000 for
any finish outside of the top 10.
Semifinalists for the 2003 Sharpie "You Could Win $1,000,000" promotion
include: James Gray of Lexington, Kentucky; John Aiken of Grayson,
Georgia; Bill Stroz of Clarksburg, New Jersey; Mike Groesbeck of Boyton
Beach, Florida; Herbert Nutter of West Branch, Michigan; Denise Schnur,
of Wadsworth, Ohio; Darren Greenwald of Los Angeles; Carrie Bezak of
Royal Oak, Michigan; Cindy Maxwell of Abilene, Texas and Karrie Millheim
of Cape Coral, Florida.
The sweepstakes ended on July 15, 2003. The Sharpie 500 will be
televised on TNT at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 23. For more details
on the Sharpie 500, visit www.sharpie500.com.