NASCAR Fans Can Get Closer to the Action with Show Car Appearance at Northside Ford
SAN ANTONIO--NASCAR fans can get closer to the sport they love as Aflac brings the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion show car to Northside Ford in San Antonio this Saturday, June 19, from 9am-5pm.
“The show car gives fans an up-close look at a stock car just like the ones we drive on the track”
The No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion show car is a retired version of the vehicle Carl Edwards drives throughout the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, equipped with a replica motor like those used by Roush Fenway Racing teams. “The show car gives fans an up-close look at a stock car just like the ones we drive on the track,�?? said Edwards. “They can ask questions of Roush Fenway Racing staff and take memorable photos.�??
Aflac, the primary sponsor of Carl Edwards and the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion, is also the official voluntary insurance partner of NASCAR and Roush Fenway Racing. Edwards finished the 2009 Sprint Cup season 11th in points standings. In 2008, Edwards won the Tag Heuer Top Racecar Driver of the Year Award, the Richard Petty Driver of the Year Award by the National Motorsports Press Association, and was named 2008 Driver of the Year by NASCAR.com. Fans can access exclusive video, race recaps, enter contests, download Aflac ringtones, and purchase Aflac Racing gear at www.AflacRacing.com.
About Northside Ford
Northside Ford has served San Antonio and south Texas for over 25 years. As a Top 100 Ford Dealer, Northside Ford offers one of the best selections of new Ford cars, trucks, SUVs and crossovers in the Southwest. Northside Ford also provides a top-rated service department and body shop.
About Aflac
When a policyholder gets sick or hurt, Aflac pays cash benefits fast. For 55 years, Aflac products have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. Aflac insurance products provide protection to more than 50 million people worldwide. Aflac Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AFL. To find out more about Aflac, visit aflac.com.
About Roush Fenway Racing
Roush Fenway Racing is NASCAR’s largest team, operating nine motorsports teams. For more information on any of the Roush Fenway Racing teams, log onto www.RoushFenway.com. For sponsorship inquiries please contact Robin Johnson at 704-720-4645.