The Race to Charlotte Sweepstakes, hosted by Auto Value, came to a spectacular finish this October 10-14th, as twenty grand prize winners and their guests were treated to a VIP racing weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina.

This spring promotion, which began in March 2024, awarded professional technicians and shop owners with the chance to win an exclusive NASCAR racing experience.

Forty guests kicked off their weekend with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at a performance racing team. The tour offered an insider’s glimpse into the high-octane world of professional racing.

The evening continued with an exclusive dinner at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, where winners dined among the legends and history of the sport and participated in a collection of interactive racing simulations.

The highlight of the weekend was a VIP race day experience at the Charlotte Motor Speedway during the race this past Sunday. Winners enjoyed a heart-pounding day at the track, viewing the race from a unique vantage point that brought them closer to the action than ever before.

Pit and garage tours, customized swag, and autographed driver memorabilia helped to make the race day experience even more rewarding.

Reflecting on the experience, Kevin Benton from The Merrill Co.; Benton Auto Repair in Fort Dodge, Iowa, shared, “It was an awesome trip! I would do it again in a heartbeat. Everything was fantastic; the Auto Value staff were so hospitable and made it the trip of a lifetime. Everywhere we visited was great, but the race itself was something else—an amazing experience from top to bottom. I know we all appreciated the team from Valvoline being with us and hosting us on race day; such a great group of people.”

In addition to the grand prize, 150 other winners received cash prizes, contributing to a total of $25,000 in additional cash prizes, which added even more excitement to the sweepstakes. Entries were earned with every qualifying $150 invoice from Auto Value parts suppliers, with bonus entries awarded to MyPlace4Parts users for purchases made through the platform.

As Scott Street, Sales Director at Valvoline, stated, “The partnership with the entire Auto Value family is incredibly important to the team at Valvoline Global. Having this collection of professional shop owners and technicians with us here in Charlotte has been remarkable, and we were delighted to host them this week. Celebrating and spending time together like this is invaluable and only cements our lasting partnership.”

As the checkered flag drops on this year’s Race to Charlotte Sweepstakes, Auto Value is already gearing up for their next big promotion, promising more opportunities for professional technicians to win big.

For more details on upcoming promotions and events, visit autovalue.com

About Auto Value
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