National Car Rental and Buick Launch ``Drive Like A Champion'' Sweepstakes
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Sept. 4, 2001--September 1 through October 15, 2001, National and Buick are sponsoring the Rendezvous and Regal and "Drive Like A Champion" Sweepstakes. Two grand prizes -- one 2002 Buick Rendezvous, one 2002 Buick Regal -- and four first prizes - four days and three nights at Buick's Tiger Woods Fantasy Camp in Las Vegas - will be awarded to six lucky winners.
National customers are automatically entered each time they rent a Buick Rendezvous, Regal or other General Motors automobile during the sweepstakes period.
Members of National's Emerald Club, one of the car rental industry's premiere loyalty club programs for frequent renters, can double their chances to win. Emerald Club members receive a bonus entry with every qualifying rental and it is all handled automatically at the time of rental.
"National and Buick have partnered for years to bring car rental customers a winning combination of outstanding service and quality," said Maria Menendez, ANC's chief marketing officer. "The 'Drive Like A Champion' Sweepstakes adds the power of Tiger Woods to deliver a truly exciting Sweepstakes opportunity to thousands of National Customers. After all, who wouldn't want to own one of these great Buicks or to improve their golf game at Buick's exclusive Tiger Woods Fantasy Camp," she continued. Buick signed a promotional agreement with Tiger in December 1999.
"This is a wonderful opportunity to again partner with National to offer customers extraordinary vehicles and the once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn from Tiger," said Buick Rendezvous Brand Manager Jack Bowen.
Six Great Prizes
The Buick Rendezvous is the newest addition to Buick's line-up. Officially launched in June, the all new "crossover" combines the best aspects of a luxury car, a minivan, and an SUV.
The Buick Regal GS, a four-door sport sedan, has more power and more standard safety features than any car in its class and delivers upon a promise of "casual luxury."
Buick is holding the Tiger Woods Fantasy Camp at the Butch Harmon School of Golf in Las Vegas this fall. Golfers will have a chance to learn from Harmon, the sport's best teacher, as well as meet Tiger and hear about life "inside the ropes." Four lucky Sweepstakes winners and a guest will receive round trip airfare, hotel accommodations, and the three-day fantasy camp.
No purchase is necessary to enter the "Drive Like A Champion" sweepstakes. All entries must be postmarked by October 15 and received by October 22. Independent judges will determine winners in a random drawing of all eligible entries received. The contest is subject to the official rules. A copy of the official rules may be obtained from participating National locations or by logging on to http://www.nationalcar.com.
National Car Rental, a division of ANC Rental Corporation , is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. National is one of the world's largest vehicle rental companies with more than 3,000 locations serving 67 countries worldwide. With on-site locations at more than 250 major airports in the United States, National has been the preferred rental choice for millions of business and leisure travelers worldwide since 1947. National can be found on the Internet at http://www.nationalcar.com. Buick is a highly profitable and successful division of GM with the highest domestic quality in the United States (according to the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study) and the best-selling full size car -- the LeSabre. The launch of the Rendezvous marks Buick's entrance into the cross-over segment, and sales of the Rendezvous have increase every month since the June launch. More information on Buick's entire line-up is available at http://www.buick.com.