Michigan Lottery's 'WINFALL Days of Thunder' Sweepstakes Takes Lottery Players By Storm!
LANSING, Mich., July 28 -- What's better than cruising down the highway in a red convertible on a beautiful Michigan summer day? Cruising down the highway on a beautiful Michigan summer day in the torch red convertible Ford Thunderbird you won in the Michigan Lottery's "WINFALL Days of Thunder" Sweepstakes!
Michigan Lottery Commissioner Gary Peters will experience an even bigger thrill than cruising down the highway in a Ford Thunderbird Convertible! On August 1, 2003, Peters will have the rare opportunity to drive a brand new 2003 Ford Thunderbird Convertible off the line at Ford Motor Company's Wixom Assembly Plant. This event will kick off the Lottery's "WINFALL Days of Thunder" sweepstakes.
Beginning Monday, August 4, 2003 until the close of WINFALL sales on Saturday, August 30, 2003, "WINFALL Days of Thunder" entry coupons will be issued by Michigan Lottery terminals following every $3 or more single-ticket WINFALL purchase. These coupons can be entered for a chance to win a 2003 Ford Thunderbird Convertible.
One 2003 Ford Thunderbird Convertible winner will be selected weekly. Entries are good for only one weekly drawing. Entries received by the Michigan Lottery on or before September 8, 2003 will be included in one of four weekly drawings to be held as follows:
Week Entry Period Date of Drawing 1 Monday 8/4 - Monday 8/11 Wednesday 8/13/03 2 Tuesday 8/12 - Monday 8/18 Wednesday 8/20/03 3 Tuesday 8/19 - Monday 8/25 Wednesday 8/27/03 4 Tuesday 8/26 - Monday 9/8 Wednesday 9/10/03
"We are very excited about the WINFALL Days of Thunder sweepstakes," Michigan Lottery Commissioner Gary Peters said. "The Ford Thunderbird Convertible is a beautiful car that I am sure our players would love to win! I am truly looking forward to giving away each of the cars to the lucky winners."
The Ford Thunderbird is an American icon, built with pride by the UAW at Ford's Wixom Assembly Plant. The Ford Thunderbird has defined the term "Relaxed Sportiness" by delivering an unforgettable driving experience, both physically and mentally. When the winners of the new Thunderbirds that are awarded in this promotion cruise down the road, the heads of other drivers will surely turn!
To enter the "WINFALL Days of Thunder" sweepstakes, players need to mail their "WINFALL Days of Thunder" entry coupon in an envelope no larger than 4 1/2 inches by 9 1/2 inches along with legible name, address and phone number to:
WINFALL DAYS OF THUNDER PO Box 20220 Ferndale, MI 48220-0220
Entries may also be hand-delivered to any of the Michigan Lottery's six regional offices, which are located in Bridgeport, Dearborn Heights, Detroit, Lansing, Sterling Heights and Wyoming. Finally, players can also enter the "WINFALL Days of Thunder" sweepstakes via the Internet at www.michigan.gov/lottery . Upon reaching the site, simply click on the "WINFALL Days of Thunder" entry link. Players should be sure to have their "WINFALL Days of Thunder" entry coupon ready so they can follow the instructions provided online. Players who enter online need to keep their entry coupons as they will be required to send in the entry coupon for verification before the prize can be claimed.
Since it was created in 1972, the Michigan Lottery has returned over $11 billion to the state School Aid Fund, which supports K-12 public education in the state of Michigan.