What does a Kentucky dad with a family van and a California VW Baja racer have in common? They’re among five grand prize winners of the Shell V-Power® “Fuel My Passion” Contest & Sweepstakes following a nationwide vote.
Hundreds of automotive and motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country entered the contest. All entries shared a common thread - their passion for their ride and fueling it with Americas’ best selling premium gasoline, Shell V-Power. The online community was then given the “V”-power to decide who would win the ultimate prize - Shell V-Power gasoline for a year!
One lucky sweepstakes winner, Charlie Smith from Lawrenceville, Georgia, was also awarded the all-new 2010 Harley-Davidson® Fat Boy® Lo motorcycle (valued at $16,299) on November 7, 2009 during the Stone Mountain Harley-Davidson dealership’s 11th Anniversary celebration. A long-time fan of Harley-Davidson, Smith’s wish to own a motorcycle finally came true through the Shell V-Power® “Fuel My Passion” Sweepstakes.
Below is a list of the Shell V-Power “Fuel My Passion” Contest’s grand prize winners along with snapshots of their entries in their respective categories. All the runner-up finalists received a $250 Shell Gift Card that can be used on items including gasoline, car washes, repair service or food and drinks at any of the 14,000-plus Shell-branded stations coast-to-coast.
MODIFIED CAR CATEGORY:
Phil Roberts, Lexington, KY: This father of four showed his passion for his family by trading in his convertible for a modified van.
MOTORCYCLE CATEGORY:
Donald Henkes, Humble, TX: As a master mechanic for almost 30 years, Henkes knows to only put Shell V-Power in his Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
SPORTS/LUXURY CATEGORY:
Mike Newman, Kettering, OH: Newman will go out of his way to fill up with Shell gasoline - the only brand that his vehicles have ever known.
TRUCK/SUV CATEGORY:
Debra Nicholson, French Lick, IN: As part of her preventive maintenance practices, Nicholson only uses Shell V-Power to help keep her truck in top condition.
OTHER PREMIUM RIDES CATEGORY:
Rob Krider, Fresno, CA: Krider and his Baja Bug recently won an endurance race from Long Beach, CA to Las Vegas, NV, fuelled by Shell V-Power.
For more information about the Shell V-Power “Fuel My Passion” Contest & Sweepstakes and the grand prize winners, please visit www.shell.us/fuelmypassion.
Keep the "Passion Alive"
Shell V-Power® premium gasoline is designed for automotive enthusiasts who simply expect the most from their vehicle’s performance. As the best-selling premium gasoline brand in America, Shell V-Power boasts the highest concentration of the Shell Nitrogen Enriched cleaning system that actively seeks and destroys engine gunk even faster than regular Shell gasoline. It also provides maximum protection against performance-robbing gunk left behind by lower-quality premium gasolines. With five times the cleaning agents found in gasolines that only meet the EPA requirements, Shell V-Power is for those looking for optimum engine performance, especially for those with vehicles that recommend or require a premium gasoline
For more information about Shell V-Power, visit: www.shell.us/vpower
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