DEARBORN, Mich., August 13, 2010 – Ford Motor Company has teamed up with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to give back to the women and men in the U.S. Armed Forces through the Support Our Troops® Sweepstakes.
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The Support Our Troops Sweepstakes is part of a National campaign, launched by Goodyear, giving fans a chance to show their gratitude and recognize the service of the women and men in the U.S. Armed Forces by raising funds to benefit the troops and their families through Support Our Troops, a nonprofit nationwide organization which bolsters the morale and well-being of America’s troops and their families.
Ford Motor Company will provide the Grand Prize of a 2011 Ford Taurus SEL valued at $30,000. Now through September 13th, Fans have the opportunity to enter once a day at www.goodyearsupportourtroops.com for their chance to win.
The 2011 Ford Taurus combines class-leading technologies with confident, engaging driving dynamics and unsurpassed fuel economy. Since its launch, the all-new Taurus has been a huge sales success; May 2010 saw Taurus sales nearly double over the same period a year earlier. Recently J.D. Power gave Ford the highest initial quality among all non-luxury brands with the Taurus ranked the highest within its respective segment.
“We are proud to be involved in Goodyear’s Support Our Troops program,” said Tim Duerr, Ford Motor Company North America Motorsports Marketing Manager. “This program is a great way to honor the women and men who have given so much for our country. We are delighted to give fans that support this program a chance to win a brand-new 2011 Ford Taurus.”
Goodyear has a longstanding history with the U.S. Armed Forces, with over 100 years of commitment to building innovative and reliable equipment to support and protect our troops. The Support Our Troops program is the newest initiative they have created to give back. “The Support Our Troops program has been a great way for Goodyear to show their gratitude and respect for all of the uniformed women and men who protect us and our families each and every day,” said Kris Kienzl, Goodyear’s NASCAR marketing manager. “We are thankful that Ford has joined us in showing support.”
Along with the sweepstakes, the Goodyear Support Our Troops web site provides consumers a variety of ways to show their support for the troops including a charitable donation link and giving fans a chance to share videos featuring NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers thanking members of the U.S. Armed Forces for their service.
Fans must be 18 years or older and a resident of the continental United States. Visit www.goodyearsupportourtroops.com today for your chance to win.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 159,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln and Mercury, production of which has been announced by the company to be ending in the fourth quarter of 2010. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.ford.com..
About Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. Fortune magazine named Goodyear the World’s Most Admired Motor Vehicle Parts Company in its 2008 list of the World’s Most Admired Companies. The publication ranked Goodyear No. 1 in innovation, people management, use of assets and global orientation. The company is also listed on Forbes magazine’s list of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America and CRO magazine’s ranking of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens. Goodyear employs approximately 75,000 people and manufactures its products in more than 60 facilities in 25 countries around the world. For more information about Goodyear, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.
- PCGCampbell for Ford Racing, Press Release
