Spot. Play. Win.

TALLADEGA, Ala.--Nationwide Insurance today unveiled the Nationwide Insurance Code Spotter Sweepstakes designed to reward NASCAR fans for their passion for the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Thousands of NASCAR-themed prizes will be awarded between April 24 and Nov. 25, 2010.

“Code Spotter is a great way for Nationwide to reward the loyal fans of the NASCAR Nationwide Series. We believe it will help generate more interest from the casual race fan”

Race fans can earn rewards by spotting and entering codes from a variety of media outlets and special events. Fans will spot unique codes by watching the NASCAR Nationwide Series television broadcast, attending NASCAR Nationwide Series races and show car events, visiting websites like NASCARnationwideseries.com, espn.com, foxsports.com and the NASCAR Nationwide Series social presences on Facebook and Twitter.

The unique rewards code for this press release is: ROUSHMUSTANG. Visit the sweepstakes website CodeSpotter.com, to create an account and enter ROUSHMUSTANG for a chance to win.

The grand-prize winner will receive a customized Roush Ford Mustang and a VIP experience at the Roush Fenway Nationwide race shop. The excursion includes an opportunity to meet Jack Roush and his NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers and race a Roush Ford Mustang around Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Four first-prize winners also will experience a one-of-kind trip for two to the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The package includes a three-night all-expense paid trip, personal introductions to NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers and premium seating.

Other weekly prizes include autographed victory lane hats, NASCAR Nationwide Series driver prize packs, die cast cars and more. Over the course of the promotion, daily and weekly instant winners will receive more than 2,000 gift cards redeemable at the NASCAR.COM Superstore.

“Code Spotter is a great way for Nationwide to reward the loyal fans of the NASCAR Nationwide Series. We believe it will help generate more interest from the casual race fan,�?? said John Aman, associate vice president for Nationwide Insurance. “It will also help fans to get to know our up-and-coming drivers and connect with the Series in new ways. We’re excited to introduce this fun new sweepstakes to NASCAR fans.�??

Nationwide, based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U.S.. The company provides a full range of personalized insurance and financial services, including auto insurance, motorcycle, boat, homeowners, life insurance, farm, commercial insurance, administrative services, annuities, mortgages, mutual funds, pensions, long-term savings plans and health and productivity services. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com.

The NASCAR Nationwide Series logo and word mark are used under license by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc., and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. NASCAR ® and the NASCAR logo are registered trademarks of the National Association for Stock Auto Racing, Inc. Nationwide, Nationwide Insurance, and the Nationwide Frame mark are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.