Cadillac Puts Fans in the Driver's Seat With Super Bowl MVP Award Partnership * * * Cadillac Combines Power and Prestige in Its Partnership With the NFL
Cadillac Puts Fans in the Driver's Seat With Super Bowl MVP Award Partnership * * * Cadillac Combines Power and Prestige in Its Partnership With the NFL
The Super Bowl MVP Award Encourages Fans to Vote for the MVP Online To Win a Trip to Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston DETROIT, Jan. 21 Cadillac continues its partnership with the NFL for the second year as the official vehicle of Super Bowl XXXVII in San Diego, CA. The three-year arrangement enables GM to promote Cadillac vehicles during this high-profile event in a variety of ways. Elements include sponsorship of the game's MVP presentation, special events, hospitality, exposure at NFL events and parties and advertising on Superbowl.com. Cadillac will also use the Super Bowl XXXVII broadcast to debut several new ads for 2003, including the division's first-ever 90 second TV ad. As the official vehicle sponsor of Super Bowl XXXVII, Cadillac will present the MVP Award recipient a set of keys to a brand new Cadillac. The player who receives the award can select any one vehicle from Cadillac's 2003 or 2004 model year line up, including the new for 2004 luxury roadster, the Cadillac XLR. The MVP Award presentation will be done on the field following the conclusion of the Super Bowl when Mike Tirico, CBS Sports announcer, names the MVP during the Post-Game celebrations and presentations. On Monday, January 27 the player will announce which Cadillac he has chosen at the Cadillac MVP Post-Super Bowl Press Conference at the San Diego Convention Center. Cadillac's sponsorship of the MVP Award puts fans in the "driver's seat" by allowing them to vote on-line for the player they feel deserves the award. Beginning in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl, fans may cast their ballots on the Superbowl.com MVP Ballot presented by Cadillac. The fan vote will count for roughly 20 percent, with 15 on-site media members representing the other 80 percent. Furthermore, fans are encouraged to vote for one of four Cadillacs, which they feel best suits the players for whom they vote. Fans who correctly vote for the MVP will be entered into a drawing to win a trip for two to Houston for Super Bowl XXXVIII. The trip includes two tickets to the game, airfare and hotel accommodations. In addition, during Super Bowl week, Cadillac will be holding a press conference on Thursday, January 23 at the San Diego Convention Center hosted by Super Bowl XXI MVP, Phil Simms. Four of the most memorable Super Bowl MVPs will be on hand to celebrate American Success as they discuss their favorite memories and experiences while playing in the Super Bowl. Among those in attendance will be Tom Brady, Emmitt Smith, Lynn Swann and Larry Csonka. On Saturday, January 25 Cadillac will transform a parking lot into a virtual raceway for the Cadillac Super Bowl Grand Prix. Cadillac and the school led by legendary racer Bob Bondurant will host celebrities, such as Ashton Kutcher, Brittany Murphy and Wayne Brady, as they race against each other in head-to-head competition for charity. Cadillac will present the winner with a check for $15,000 for their favorite charity ($7,500 for second place and $2,500 for third). The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving will provide each celebrity with a safety training, safety gear and on-track training in the ProKarts prior to the official race. ProKarts are "go-karts" specifically designed for racing, powered by two, six horsepower engines (allowing speeds up to 70 miles per hour) that offer amazing high performance driving. In addition, members of the media will have the opportunity to drive in the event during a special "media preview" before the celebrity race. Cadillac is a division of GM, the world's largest manufacturer of motor vehicles. Cadillac markets the all-new CTS luxury sedan, DeVille, Seville, the Escalade sport utility vehicle, the Escalade EXT sport utility truck, and the new for 2003 Escalade ESV utility. Coming in 2004 are the all-new Cadillac XLR, a two-seat luxury roadster, and the Cadillac SRX, a 5- or 7-passenger luxury utility. PHOTOS: Media outlets can find photos of all Cadillac vehicles at http://www.media.gm.com . Also, visit http://www.cadillac.com for more information on Cadillac. Statement On Cadillac's Super Bowl XXXVII Involvement: On Leveraging the Super Bowl Sponsorship: Mark R. LaNeve, General Manager, Cadillac "This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to match America's premier luxury vehicle, Cadillac, with this country's most popular, prestigious, highly- anticipated and widely viewed sporting event, the Super Bowl. Like an MVP, Cadillac is known for combining power and performance with over 100 years of heritage and tradition; both are examples of the celebration of American success." ;