17 Apr 2001, 19:54 (Ref:81690)
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Press Release:
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Dear Formula One website editor:
MasterCard and Jordan Grand Prix are teaming up to offer your UK readers a 'once in a lifetime'
experience. I hope you can find some space on your site to let them know about it.
Following is information about the "MasterCard Priceless Fan of Motorsports in the UK" contest, in
which UK F1 fans can win a trip to Silverstone during which they will meet Team Jordan boss Eddie
Jordan, the pit crew, as well as assisting the team with the race car.
As the release indicates, entrants submit a 300-word essay to www.mastercard.com/uk, explaining why
they are the "Priceless" F1 fan in the UK.
Thanks for using as an item to inform your readers of this exciting contest.
I can be reached at +1-212-714-1280 (x290) with any questions.
Thank you,
Rick Liebling
Rick Liebling, Jerry Milani +1.212.714.1280
Alan Taylor Communications
For Immediate Release
MASTERCARD LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR "PRICELESS" FAN OF MOTORSPORTS IN THE U.K.
One winner to go behind the scenes for a unique look inside the world's most exciting motor sport
courtesy of MasterCard and Jordan Grand Prix.
Purchase, N.Y., 17 April 2001 -- To honor and celebrate the loyal and dedicated motor racing fans in
the United Kingdom, MasterCard -- an official global sponsor of the Benson & Hedges Jordan Honda
Grand Prix team -- is launching a program to identify MasterCard's "Priceless" Fan of Motorsports in
the U.K.*
One lucky fan, selected by team boss Eddie Jordan and a panel of British motor sports journalists,
will win the privilege of becoming part of the Jordan Honda team on Friday, 13 July at the 2001
Grand Prix at Silverstone. The winner, and a guest, will receive travel and accommodations for five
days and four nights (12 July - 16 July) to Silverstone; two tickets to the race on Sunday; an
opportunity to have lunch in the team's hospitality area; a tour of the garage; the chance to see
the Jordan Pit Crew at work; and commemorative Jordan Grand Prix apparel. A truly "Priceless"
experience, the winner will join the team as it prepares for the race, getting a rare glimpse inside
the workings of one of the premier teams in the world's most glamorous motor sport.
To participate, eligible fans 18 years of age or older currently residing in the United Kingdom are
required to submit a creative essay that demonstrates their passion and loyalty to the sport.
National finalists will be chosen by a panel of motor sports journalists with the Grand Prize winner
and a guest travelling to Silverstone for the 2001 race. Four runners up will win Jordan
merchandise and memberships to Club Jordan.
To enter MasterCard's "Priceless" Fan of Motorsports contest:
· Submit an essay of no more than 300 words describing why you consider yourself a "Priceless" fan
of motor sports. Essays will be judged on originality, passion for the sport, and relevance to
theme.
· Entries must be submitted via e-mail to www.mastercard.com/uk or by standard mail to:
MasterCard "Priceless" Fan of Motorsports in the UK Contest
PMB 120
Parkers House, 48 Regent Street
Cambridge, CB2 1FD
· Online entries must be submitted by 8 June 2001
· Mail-in entries must be received by 15 June 2001
· All finalists will be notified by phone or mail.
* No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Eligibility restrictions apply. Subject to
Official Contest Rules available online at www.mastercard.com/uk.
To participate, entrants must be over 18 years of age and must be a current resident of the United
Kingdom.
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and what the hell is a creative essay?
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