SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, September 08, 2012 (Press-News.org) The Shannons 8-day Texas V8 Supercar Stampede includes 2 return airfares to Texas, USA to coincide with the first-ever V8 Supercar race in Texas, USA.
2 Tickets to the 2013 V8 Supercar Round in Texas, premium grandstand seats, a Kelly Racing Pit Tour and Driver 'Meet & Greet'. 4 nights twin share accommodation in Texas and 4 nights in Los Angeles. To get you around Texas during the V8 Supercar weekend the winner, if aged over 25, will enjoy the use of a Chevy Camaro SS from the Hertz Adrenalin Collection while in LA, the winner will have the use of a Ford Mustang convertible, also from Hertz.
Mark Behr, Shannons Marketing Manager said, "The V8 Supercars series is a massively popular event in Australia and the prospect of an official round being held in the USA is very exciting. Plus, add to this the fact that it will be held at the new state of the art 'Circuit of the Americas' racetrack in Austin, Texas, makes it even better. Our association with Kelly racing, through the Shannons Supercar Showdown TV series, has enabled Shannons to gain access to activities over the V8 Supercar weekend that will make this an unforgettable experience for the winner and their travelling partner"
To go into the draw for this fantastic prize, all motoring enthusiasts need to do is call Shannons on 13 46 46 or jump online at shannons.com.au and get a car, bike, or home quote before 30th November 2012. Participants can also increase their chances of winning if they refer a motoring enthusiast friend online who then gets a quote, or by purchasing a new Shannons car, bike or home policy during the entry period. Participants must be at least 20 years old to enter.
Full details can be found here at Shannons.com.au/texas
Media enquires: Duncan Bone 02 8121 0277
Shannons is a national insurance company providing insurance for motoring enthusiasts. A significant part of Australia's car and motorcycle enthusiast community for many years, Shannons provides a wide range of home and contents, car and motorcycle insurance with a network of branch locations across Australia.
Disclaimer: Shannons Ltd 91 099 692 636 (Shannons) is an authorised representative of Australian Alliance Insurance Company Ltd ABN 11 006 471 709, the issuer of Shannons property insurance products. Read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement before deciding to buy a product. Contact us for a copy.
Promotion information:
This competition is conducted by Shannons Ltd, Level 18, Suncorp Centre, 36 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane, QLD 4000. Competition entry commences on 3/9/12 and closes at 11:59am AEST on 30/11/12. CTP insurance quotes and sales are excluded from this competition. The competition is only open to individuals who are aged 20 years or older. The total value of the prize is $13,322 AUD. The draw for the prize will be held at noon on 14/12/12 at 5th Finger Pty Ltd, 264 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000. The name of the prize winner will be published in The Australian on 21/12/12. If the winner is aged under 25, the hire car will not be a Chevy Camaro SS or Ford Mustang; it will be from the Hertz Sedan Collection. Permits: ACT TP 12/03141, NSW LTPS/12/06805, SA T12/1597 & VIC 12/2082. For full competition terms and conditions, please visit www.shannons.com.au.
Shannons Texas V8 Supercar Stampede Competition
Shannons is offering motoring enthusiasts the opportunity to win a trip for 2 to the first-ever V8 Supercar race in Texas, USA in 2013. The competition runs from September 3rd 2012 to November 30th, 2012.
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[Press-News.org] Shannons Texas V8 Supercar Stampede CompetitionShannons is offering motoring enthusiasts the opportunity to win a trip for 2 to the first-ever V8 Supercar race in Texas, USA in 2013. The competition runs from September 3rd 2012 to November 30th, 2012.