Thu, 27 Jan 2005, 10:09 AM Gilbertson Announces Contest for a Fan to Drive a Nitro Funny Car

Courtesy of Berserko Bob

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Bob Gilbertson, owner/driver of the Autolite XP Spark Plugs/Prestone Antifreeze nitro Funny Car, is having a contest that will allow a lucky fan the chance to make a license test in his "Jungle Jim" tribute nitro Funny Car.

"I wanted to do something that's never been done before and give one lucky drag racing fan the opportunity to experience what I do 23 weekends a year and drive a nitro Funny Car," said Gilbertson. "When I was starting out in drag racing my dream was to drive one of these cars and I know how much hard work and money it takes to do this. With the help of MBNA we've put together a program that will allow the winner a once in a lifetime opportunity to drive one of these 8,000 horsepower monsters."

To enter the contest, fans should go to: www.bobgilbertson.com then click the MBNA link and sign up for a "Jungle Jim" credit card. After getting credit approval and making a purchase on the card, their name will be entered in a drawing that will be held at the 2006 NHRA Winternationals and the winner will be able to make a license pass in the car at a track to be determined.

Winner must be a U.S. citizen over 21 years-old, have a valid driver's license, be able to pass a FAA/NHRA physical and sign all necessary releases.

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