Ford Puts Manor Auto Service In The Race

DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 15 -- Ford Customer Service Division has put Manor Auto Service on the #21 Motorcraft(R) Fusion for this weekend's Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway. As part of its national "When It Fits, You Win" Sweepstakes, Ford has selected Curt and Sandy Svoboda, owners of Manor Auto Service, as the third of four Wild Card winners. Each Wild Card winner will get the name of their qualified installer business on the #21 Motorcraft(R) Fusion during a select 2006 race.

This weekend in New Hampshire the "Manor Auto Service" name will appear on the #21 Ford Fusion. Manor Auto Service is located in Manor, Penn., while the two owners reside in Level Green, Penn., with their sons Dylan, 5, and Brandon, 18 months. The Svobodas will look for Kenny Schrader and his car with their shop name in Victory Lane after the race on Sunday.

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, Shelby Cobra Mustang diecast cars autographed by Carroll Shelby, 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 Homestead Miami 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.