Nationwide announces launch of The Up To Speed Challenge on ESPN.com
Fantasy experience now available to NASCAR Nationwide Series fans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 14, 2008
Nationwide Contact:
Liz Christopher
614-249-7705
christe1@nationwide.com
Columbus, Ohio —Nationwide Insurance today announced the launch of The Up To Speed Challenge, a new, free on-line fantasy contest, on ESPN.com. The NASCAR Nationwide Series first-of-its kind, on-line fantasy contest offers fans a chance to win $100,000 and other great prizes throughout the season. In addition, the contest keeps fans in the driver’s seat for all the latest NASCAR Nationwide Series action. Fans can participate by logging onto ESPN.com and searching keyword “Nationwide Insurance.”
“This is the first time an exciting, interactive fantasy experience of this kind will be available for this series and its fans,” said John Aman, Nationwide’s strategic sponsorship officer. “The Up To Speed Challenge will bring the series to life in a whole new way. It’s a great way for race fans across the country to pit their knowledge against friends, family and co-workers.”
In this season-long interactive contest, fans can log on weekly and have a chance to pick the winning driver in a series of speed categories. The fan with the most points at the end of the season will win a $100,000 grand prize. Weekly winners may get some of the best seats at the track or autographed merchandise.
If fans think they know racing and the series, they can log onto ESPN.com to test their skills. Additional details and complete official rules are available at ESPN.com. No purchase necessary to enter or win. Participants can also access information about Nationwide and the company’s full range of insurance and financial service products.
About Nationwide Insurance
Nationwide Insurance, based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest
diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the world,
with more than $158 billion in assets. Nationwide ranks 104 on the
Fortune 500 list. The company provides a full range of insurance and
financial services, including auto, homeowners, life, farm, commercial
insurance, administrative services, annuities, mutual funds, pensions and
long-term savings plans. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com.
The NASCAR Nationwide Series logo and word mark are used under license by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc., and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. NASCAR ® and the NASCAR logo are registered trademarks of the National Association for Stock Auto Racing, Inc. Nationwide, On Your Side and the Nationwide Frame mark are federally registered service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.
