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Imagine sitting in a penthouse watching the top drivers in the world bump and grind at over 200 mph.  You watch as they travel 160 laps all with one goal in mind, to win.  The crowd all around you is screaming as the lead pack continues to battle for that top prize.  You can’t help but join in as the cars go into the final stretch, three cars are neck and neck as the finish line approaches, one of which is your favorite driver.  You are willing him to victory, screaming at the top of your lungs, your scream combines with the hundreds of thousands of others on the edge of their seats.  The drivers speed past the finish line and a collective gasp goes across the crowd…it was a photo finish!  The stands go into a wild murmur about who won and you can’t believe what you just saw.  You are going to be telling everybody for the rest of your life that you were here and to top off the moment you remember that you are attending the race absolutely FREE.

This could be you!  The 2013 Brickyard 400 is coming up quickly, secure your ticket early and leave the drama on the race track.  Answer our trivia question and you will be entered to win this dream package.

Here’s how you enter to win:

1. Visit our official Brickyard 400 page OR Check out our Facebook page.
2. Fill out the form with your name, number, birthday, and answer to our question.
3. If you are correct, you will be entered to win!

What is the Trivia Question?

Who is the only driver to win the Brickyard 400 twice in a row?

Act quickly this contest ends July 28^th.  Don’t miss out on the chance of a lifetime and a chance to be able to say, “I was there”.

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes.  On July 29, NASCAR once again honors heroes who go above and beyond the call of duty through the Crown Royal “Your Hero’s Name Here” 400.  This program was designed for “all of the unsung heroes who make a difference in their communities, from firefighters and police officers, to first responders and local volunteers,” and the winner will be honored by the official naming of the Crown Royal “You Hero’s Name Here” 400.

The contest took nominations of people nationwide and a committee narrowed it down to the final 5 heroes:

Curtiss Shaver lives in Troy, Alabama.  Curtis is a firefighter lieutenant and EMT. He lost his left leg in a farming accident when he was 18.  He says that experience makes him appreciate even more the job firefighters do on a day to day basis.

John Thomas currently serves in Sarasota, Florida.  John served 9 years in the U.S. Army and followed that by serving as Sarasota County Police Chief.   From 2003 to 2004 John served on the front lines fighting in Iraq.

Dale Beatty is from Statesville, North Carolina.  Dale is an Iraq veteran and has a long list of credentials including being a Purple Heart recipient and Freedom Foundation award winner.  Dale lost both his legs as a result of an explosion in 2004 while he was serving in Iraq.

Lindsey Marquez is from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Lindsey served in the Air Force as an ICU nurse for seven months in Afghanistan.  She was nominated by her husband David for her dedication to help severely burned and injured soldiers through the Keep a Soldier Warm project.

Brandon Veatch now resides in Bloomfield, Indiana.  Brandon served eight years in the U.S. Army Special Forces and served in both Baghdad and northern Iraq.  He was awarded a Purple Heart for his efforts.  He now works as an acquisitions management specialist at the Navy at Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center.

All five of these hero’s receive a trip to the Brickyard for the race, but only one collects the grand prize.   The winner not only gets the naming rights for the “Your Hero’s Name Here” 400, but they also get to wave the green flag to start the race and present the trophy to the winner in Victory Lane.

The Crown Royal “Your Hero’s Name Here” 400 at the Brickyard puts the unsung heroes on one of the biggest stages in racing.  The results of the Grand Prize will be released in early July.   None of these finalists consider themselves heroes, but the impact they have had on their friends, family, community, and country speaks for itself.  Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and these five are true heroes.