(1888PressRelease)
May 20, 2009 - Mumbai : Vodafone Essar, one of India’s leading cellular service providers, today announced the ‘Vodafone McLaren Mercedes’ – Race to Abu Dhabi exclusively for Vodafone customers. The SMS based competition provides an invaluable opportunity for sixteen lucky customers to win a trip to Abu Dhabi and be a part of the final Formula 1 Grand Prix 2009 in Abu Dhabi on November 1, 2009.
The ‘Vodafone McLaren Mercedes’ competition runs through the entire 2009 season starting 29th March (first race) ending 1st November (final race). There will be sixteen rounds which coincide with the sixteen races of the season. A winner will be announced after every round, so that there will be sixteen winners at the end of the competition. The winners will fly to Abu Dhabi to witness the final grand prix 2009. Their expenses including air travel, hotel stay and ticket to the race will be sponsored by Vodafone Essar.
Harit Nagpal, Director - Marketing and New Business, Vodafone Essar said, “I am delighted to announce the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes competition which will enable sixteen Vodafone customers to witness the final race of Formula 1 in Abu Dhabi. We hope Formula 1 enthusiasts will enjoy the season and make the most of this opportunity. ”
To participate in this competition Vodafone customers need to send RACE as toll free SMS to 56565 and answer a simple question related to Formula 1.
Steps to Vodafone McLaren Mercedes competition:
• Vodafone customers send RACE as an SMS to 56565 ( toll free )
• Once registered, they receive an F1 related question
• Cut off time to answer the question is Sunday of each race till 12 midnight
• Winners will be declared after each race weekend
• Competition is open till October 18, 2009
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