SATURDAY: Will Dickies "American Worker of the Year" Pick Winning Driver and Win $1 Million at TMS?

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Dickies American Worker of the Year(r) to Select Dickies 500 Winner for a Shot at $1 Million
Michael McGee to randomly select from among the 12 Chase Drivers to win the Dickies 500

Who:               2009 Dickies American Worker of the Year(r) Michael McGee, an agricultural teacher and horse training business owner from Broken Bow, Oklahoma.

What:              Press conference for Dickies American Worker of the Year to randomly select one of the 12 Chase drivers. If the driver McGee selects takes the checkered flag at the Dickies 500 on Sunday, McGee will become an instant millionaire.

McGee was named the 2009 Dickies American Worker of the Year on Friday, October 30 at the Professional Bull Riders World Finals in Las Vegas. As the promotion's winner, McGee received $50,000 and an all-access, VIP trip for two to the Dickies 500 this weekend, which includes all track activities, a tour of the track's garage, a view of the race from exclusive seats in the Dickies suite, and most importantly, the chance to turn his $50,000 prize into $1 million.

When:             Saturday, November 7, at 9:30 a.m. local time

Where:            Deadline Room, Texas Motor Speedway Media Center

Why:               Dickies has more than 87 years of experience in producing top quality, durable work wear for Americans at a great value. Constructing superior clothing for those in the field has always been Dickies' first priority. The annual American Worker of the Year promotion is another way Dickies rewards hardworking Americans for their everyday loyalty and contributions to our country.

Interviews:     Interviews are available with Michael McGee; Eddie Gossage, president and general manager for Texas Motor Speedway; Richard Childress, owner of Richard Childress Racing; Chris Prokopeas, vice president of marketing for Dickies; and Misty Otto, director of public relations for Dickies. Photos from McGee's weekend are also available upon request.

More Info:      www.dickies.com
                        www.americanworkeroftheyear.com

For More Information, Contact:


Misty Otto

Dickies

817.810.4461

817.235.0359 (cell)

motto@dickies.com



Lisa Boggs

Edelman

312.233.1209

312.730.7325 (cell)

lisa.boggs@edelman.com



Courtney Goldberg

Edelman

214.443.7588

214.808.3603 (cell)

courtney.goldberg@edelman.com