Re-Issue: All American Chevrolet of Midland Presents $50,000 Award to Midland's Michael Thompson

MIDLAND, Texas, Jan. 22, 2007 -- When Kevin Harvick and his #29 Goodwrench team drove to victory at Phoenix International Speedway November 12, they brought Midland's Michael Thompson right along with them.

Harvick's victory propelled his team to the top of the Expertise Challenge sweepstakes which enabled Mr. Thompson and 28 other lucky winners around the country to lay claim to a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, a $1,000 Goodwrench Maintenance Certificate and a whole trunk full of Reese's candy. The prizes will be presented to Thompson at 10:30 a.m., January 23, at All American Chevrolet of Midland, 4100 West Wall, Midland, Texas 79703. Mr. Thompson will select his own Chevrolet Avalanche from the dealership's impressive inventory. Media are encouraged to attend the January 23 award presentation. Mrs. Alexander and Mr. Thompson will be available for comments and photos.

"We're delighted to be able to present a gift of this magnitude to a Midland resident," said Katherine Alexander, General Manager of All American Chevrolet of Midland. "The Avalanche is a perfect Texas vehicle. It's big. It's rugged. It's tough and it's Texas. I know Mr. Thompson is going to be very happy with it."

Expertise Challenge grand prize winners are scattered throughout the country. There were no other winners in Texas. The promotion is the first ever for Goodwrench to partner with a specific General Motors brand.

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