Ten Vehicles Vying For $5,000 Grand Prize In Champion 'King Of The Road' Contest

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — It’s time for fans of Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Champion Spark Plug brand to cast their votes to name the grand-prize winner of the Champion “King of the Road” contest. Enthusiasts can vote for one of the top 10 finalists to win the $5,000 grand prize and title “King of the Road.”

Voting continues until 8:59 a.m. ET Aug. 17, 2015, at www.AlwaysAChampion.com. The grand-prize winner will be announced Aug. 24, 2015. The vehicle that receives the most votes will be crowned “King of the Road” and receive the $5,000 grand prize, awarded by Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp.

“Our 10 finalists have maintained some amazing cars and trucks, and it’s easy to see the passion they all share. It’s evident in their work,” said Jessica Wynn, global director, digital marketing and strategy, Federal-Mogul Motorparts. “That same passion exists behind the Champion Spark Plug brand, and we look forward to this exciting time of year when we can name one of them our ‘King of the Road.’”

The 10 finalists were chosen over a 10-week voting period this summer by enthusiasts on the Champion website. Each finalist received a $500 cash prize before moving into the grand-prize voting round. The finalists are:

Daphne Norris, Bryceville, Fla.; 1965 Ford Mustang
Tim Kowalchick, Jacksonville, Fla.; 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Kevin Henry, St. Marys, Ga.; 2007 Dodge Ram
Mark Ritter, Lakewood, Colo.; 1969 Dodge Super Bee
James Laurita, Commack, N.Y.; 1970 Ford Torino Scramjet
Eron Paaso, St. Marys, Ga.; 2015 Dodge Dart GT
Eddie Campbell, Pikeville, Ky.; 1970 Chevrolet CST/10
Robert Atkinson, Jacksonville, Fla.; 2014 Dodge Challenger R/T
Tanya Morewood, Tottenham, Ontario; 2007 Dodge Charger
Mike Ashley, Fruit Cove, Fla.; 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible

To learn more about each of the finalists and see the vehicles, visit www.AlwaysAChampion.com and click on the “King of the Road” link.

Champion spark plugs are a leading choice of talented drivers, engine builders and teams in virtually every form of engine-driven competition, including professional stock car racing, NHRA drag racing, local and regional circle track competition, and motorcycle, boat and snocross events. The Champion brand today represents a broad portfolio of additional products, including wipers, filters and chemical additives.

To learn more about Champion products and programs, please visit www.AlwaysaChampion.com. Like Champion on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ChampionSparkPlugs, and follow the brand on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ChampionPlugs.

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