CORRECTING and REPLACING Best Western Gives Race Fans a Chance to "Swap" Jobs with NASCAR Driver Michael Waltrip

2008-08-27 00:09:02 -

- The URL in the graph about the Best Western International boilerplate should read www.auctionjam.com/fanswap (sted www.auctionjam/fanswap).

The corrected release reads:

BEST WESTERN GIVES RACE FANS A CHANCE TO "SWAP" JOBS WITH NASCAR DRIVER MICHAEL WALTRIP

NASCAR fans who dreamed about overseeing their own race team now have the opportunity to do so - at least for one day. Best Western International, The Official Hotel of NASCAR(R), and Michael Waltrip Racing, are offering one race fan the opportunity to "swap" jobs for a day with two-time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip.

NASCAR fans who visit the Best Western "Fan Swap" auction on eBay beginning September 8 will have the opportunity to bid on a chance to travel to Charlotte, North Carolina and work as Michael Waltrip for one day. In return, Waltrip will travel to the winning bidder's hometown and work as they would for an afternoon. Proceeds from the "Fan Swap" auction will benefit World Vision, Best Western's official humanitarian partner dedicated to providing food, clean water and education to children, worldwide.

The "Fan Swap" auction begins on Monday, September 8 at 8 p.m. Eastern and will end Thursday, September 18 at 8 p.m. Eastern. Fans can visit www.auctionjam.com/fanswap beginning Tuesday, August 26, to pre-register for the "Fan Swap" auction and review the auction's official rules and regulations.

"As The Official Hotel of NASCAR, we're always looking for ways to bring fans closer to NASCAR action, and you can't get much closer than working as a driver and team owner," said Dorothy Dowling, Best Western's senior vice president of marketing and sales. "The winning bid not only delivers this once-in-a-lifetime experience for a race fan, but also makes a difference to the children that benefit from World Vision."

The complete "Fan Swap" package also includes:

-- Roundtrip airfare to Charlotte, lodging and local transportation

-- VIP experience at Raceworld USA, the headquarters of Michael Waltrip Racing

-- Attend a live taping of Michael Waltrip's XM Satellite Radio show

-- Lunch with Waltrip and David Reutimann

-- Ride-along with Reutimann at the Richard Petty Driving Experience in Charlotte

-- Official Michael Waltrip racing gear

"If fans think they can keep up with the grueling schedule of a driver and team owner, I encourage them to bid for the chance to swap jobs with me for a day," Waltrip said. "Strap on your helmet and buckle up, because this will be one experience one race fan won't soon forget!"

For official rules and to pre-register, please visit www.auctionjam.com/fanswap.

ABOUT BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL

Best Western International is THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN(R), providing marketing, reservations and operational support to over 4,000(1) independently owned and operated member hotels in 80(1) countries and territories worldwide. An industry pioneer since 1946, Best Western has grown into an iconic brand that hosts 400,000(1) worldwide guests each night. Best Western's diverse property portfolio, its greatest strength, stems from a business model designed to give owners maximum flexibility to address market-specific needs. Equally committed to the business and leisure traveler, Best Western recently embarked on a five-year mission to lead the hotel industry in customer care. Since 2004, Best Western has served as the Official Hotel of NASCAR(R). For more information or to make a reservation, please visit www.bestwestern.com.

(1)Numbers are approximate and can fluctuate.

Best Western International
Heather Wright, 602-957-5752
heather.wright@bestwestern.com
or
Allison & Partners
Timothy J. Black, 415-277-4920
tim@allisonpr.com