Ford Puts Augusta Motor Works In The Race

DEARBORN, Mich., April 21 -- Ford Customer Service Division has put Augusta Motor Works on the hood of the #21 Motorcraft(R) Fusion for this weekend's Subway Fresh 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. As part of Ford's national "When It Fits, You Win" Sweepstakes, Don Weiner of Augusta Motor Works, St. Cloud, Minnesota was chosen as the first of four Wild Card winners. Wild Card winners will get the name of their qualified installer business on the #21 Motorcraft(R) Fusion during a select 2006 race.

This weekend in Phoenix the "Augusta Motor Works" name will appear on the hood of the #21 Ford Fusion, all thanks to Wild Card winner and Augusta Motor Works shop technician Don Wiener. Wiener and shop owner, Adam Preusser, were enthused about the prize, saying the whole shop will be rooting for Kenny Schrader on Saturday night.

Ford's "When It Fits, You Win" is a national sweepstakes for independent automotive Mechanical Parts Installers. Eligible participants have a chance to win a 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang and other prizes by entering at http://www.whenitfitsyouwin.com/ . The sweepstakes runs until Sept. 30, 2006.

The "When It Fits, You Win" Sweepstakes reinforces the message, "To help keep your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury running at its best, use the parts designed specifically for it -- Genuine Ford and Motorcraft(R) Parts," said Dan Merchak, Ford Customer Service Division Wholesale Channel Manager.

In addition to a chance to win the 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang, each qualified registrant also is eligible to win prizes such as Snap-On Tools gift cards, Ford Racing Collectibles, Carroll Shelby autographed diecast Shelby Cobra Mustangs, leather racing jackets, and other prizes. Eligible participants can return to http://www.whenitfitsyouwin.com/ each day throughout the sweepstakes for a chance to win a daily instant prize.

Ten first-prize winners will enjoy a VIP trip for two to Ford Championship Weekend, Nov. 18 - 20, at Miami Homestead Speedway. Each first prize winner also will receive a key that may start the Grand Prize -- the Ford Shelby GT500. The individual with the key that starts the vehicle will win the Grand Prize.

The "When It Fits, You Win" web site also contains coupons and discounts on Ford Genuine and Motorcraft(R)-branded products.

The content on the web site features technical and product tips geared toward installers and monthly tips featuring Kenny Schrader - #21 Motorcraft(R) Ford Fusion.