[EMAIL] News from Kenworth -- 18-wheels of Justice Sweepstakes
10 October 2000
(We sent this release out last Friday, but due to some internet problems, not all editors received the information) NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jeff Parietti, (425) 828-5196 jparietti@paccar.com Kenworth "18 Wheels of Justice" Sweepstakes Nears Deadline for Entries KIRKLAND, Wash., Oct. 6, 2000 - Some lucky trucker will win the Kenworth T2000 Advanced Technology Truck, which co-starred this past season in the TNN show "18 Wheels of Justice". To have a chance to win the Kenworth "18 Wheels of Justice" Sweepstakes, eligible participants must enter by the October 31, 2000 deadline. The TNN series, which especially has developed a following among truckers, airs on Wednesday (9 p.m. ET/PT), Friday (7 p.m. ET/PT) and Saturday (5 p.m. ET/PT) evenings. The Kenworth "18 Wheels of Justice" Sweepstakes is open to all legal residents of the United States 19 years or older with a CDL (Commercial Driver's License) and at least three years of Class 8 driving experience. (The sweepstakes is void in New York, Florida, Rhode Island and Puerto Rico, and where prohibited by law.) No purchase is necessary. Limit one entry per person. There are three ways to enter: 1) Complete an official Kenworth "18 Wheels of Justice" Sweepstakes entry form available at participating Kenworth dealerships between July 1 and October 31, 2000, and deposit the entry form at the display at the dealership. 2) Visit Kenworth's website at www.kenworth.com and click on the Kenworth "18 Wheels of Justice"Sweepstakes" link, then complete the electronic sweepstakes form. 3) Hand print your complete name, age, address, phone number, state of residency and CDL number on a 3" by 5" plain piece of paper and mail to: Kenworth "18 Wheels of Justice" Sweepstakes, P.O. Box 1410, Fenton, MO 63026. Mailed entries must be postmarked by October 31, 2000 and received no later than November 10, 2000. The winner will be selected in a random drawing conducted by an independent judging organization at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, Texas, on November 17, 2000. The prize includes license and registration fees, and delivery of the truck to the Kenworth dealer nearest the winner's home. The prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash. To claim the prize, winner must provide proof of $1 million in liability insurance, or the minimum required by the DOT, whichever is greater. All taxes, title fees, dealer preparation, liability and physical damage insurance and all other costs and expenses not specified, are not included and are the sole responsibility of the winner. Some equipment on the 1999 Kenworth T2000 prize has been modified for operational purposes or may not be or operate exactly as portrayed in the television series "18 Wheels of Justice". Additionally, some optional vehicle equipment featured in the "18 Wheels of Justice" show will not be included on the 1999 Kenworth T2000 prize. For Official Rules of Play, contact your Kenworth dealer, check the Kenworth Internet site, or send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Kenworth "18 Wheels of Justice" Sweepstakes Rules Request, P.O. Box 581, Fenton, MO 63026. (Vermont residents need not affix postage.) "18 Wheels of Justice" has a website at www.18woj.com. The site includes sections on About the Series, Cast and Stars, All About Trucks, Photo Gallery, Musical Guests, Message Board, Chat Room, among others. TNN's website is at country.com with a direct link to "18 Wheels of Justice" located at www.country.com/tnn/program/18wheels/program-18-wheels-f.html. "18 Wheels of Justice" is produced by King World Productions, Inc. and Stu Segall Productions, in association with Fireworks Entertainment, Park Avenue Productions and IN-Motion AG. Caterpillar, Eaton and Bridgestone are participating Kenworth suppliers in the show. Kenworth Truck Company, a division of PACCAR Inc, is a leading manufacturer of heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth's Internet home page is at www.kenworth.com. # ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Michael Wasem The Siefkes Group 317 NW Gilman Blvd., Ste. 10 Issaquah WA 98027 web: http://www.siefkesgroup.com phone: 425-392-2611; fax: 425-392-2454