Sponsors of the No.5 Chevrolet driven by Kasey Kahne have joined forces to offer the Farmers Insurance Start Your Engines Sweepstakes. The eight week long sweepstakes, which ends November 15, will be hosted on the Farmers Racing Facebook page. Eligible visitors can enter to win the grand prize of $35,000 toward a Chevrolet of their choice courtesy of Hendrickcars.com, and may be a lucky winner of an Instant Win prize. To play, participants grab a virtual key off a wall and insert it into the ignition. If the key starts the car, the entrant will instantly win gift certificates to NASCAR.com Superstore, and will be entered into the grand prize drawing. If the engine does not start, the entrant will be entered into the grand prize drawing and will then see one of six hilarious consolation videos featuring Kasey. The more a participant plays (up to one time per day), the more chances they get to win!

This weekend the No. 5 Chevrolet and Kasey Kahne will be racing at Dover International Speedway. Kasey Kahne will be introducing the sweepstakes during interviews during the weekend. The entire sweepstakes is housed on the Farmers Racing Facebook page. However, race fans will be curious about Hendrickcars.com and what type of vehicles are available there. We expect to see increased traffic to the site this weekend and throughout the promotion that ends the week before NASCAR’s final race of the season on November 18^th in Homestead, Florida. 

The National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park project recently got a major boost.  NASCAR great, Rick Hendrick, through the Hendrick Automotive Group, is making a $100,000 contribution to the NCM Motorsports Park. As owner of Hendrick Motorsports, his teams have collected 10 Sprint Cup Series Championships and over 200 NASCAR victories. While Rick knows racing, he is also a great friend to the National Corvette Museum with a real interest in the Motorsports Park as a recreational and educational facility.

“The National Corvette Museum celebrates an American original and one of the most iconic cars ever made,” said Rick Hendrick, chairman of Hendrick Automotive Group and owner of NASCAR’s Hendrick Motorsports. “Racing is in the Corvette DNA, so the addition of the Motorsports Park is an exciting next step for the NCM facility. Being associated with the track’s message of education and safety is something we’re proud of, and we look forward to taking some laps when it’s completed. The Museum is already a very special place for Corvette and racing enthusiasts, and this new project will grow that reputation even more.”

Museum Executive Director, Wendell Strode, is thankful for the support and all that it means.  “We are grateful for this generous contribution and thrilled by what this donation represents. Coming from one of the most successful individuals in NASCAR history, this is a real confirmation that all of our hard work, planning, and fundraising activity is beginning to get the attention of people who understand and appreciate the full potential of the NCM Motorsports Park. As we continue to move forward, we are confident that validations like this one will lead to increased involvement from sponsors, race teams, and motorsports organizations who will want to be a part of this exciting project.”

In other exciting news, Steve Crawford has been selected as the park’s track designer. Steve’s first track opened nearly 40 years ago, and since then he has designed the Thunderhill Motorsports Park in Willows, CA and more recently, The Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, WA.

“We were immediately impressed by Steve’s initiative while still in the interview phase,” said Wendell. “He had already started coming up with sketches as soon as he saw the layout of the land that we had to work with. He was on board from the beginning with the idea of working with Corvette Racing to build in features from Le Mans, Watkins Glen and the Nurburgring.”

With the uniqueness of the track and special features recommended by Corvette Racing designed into it, the track can be used as a test facility for all of the American Le Mans and Grand Am teams. The possibility of some NASCAR teams using it for road course practice has also been discussed.

In addition to the track design and facilities, the close proximity to hotels, restaurants, shopping and such is also appealing to motorsports enthusiasts.

Steve plans to have the track design finished by the end of the year. He will then work with the Museum’s local civil engineering firm, DDS Engineering, to prepare bid documents for the track – a process which is expected to take two to three months to complete. Bid packages should be ready by the end of the first quarter of 2013.

“Of course, continued fundraising is the key issue that will influence whether we send those bid packages out and have our ground breaking in time for the Bash,” said Wendell.  “At this point we are still confident that this will happen but need individuals and clubs to keep the momentum going with donations of any amount. We had six new participants step forward to take part in our Buy an Acre Campaign during our last event. Each time someone steps up to do this, whether it is an individual, a club or organization, it not only gives us the ability to move forward financially, but it also shows prospective sponsors something about how much the Corvette community wants this track to happen. You built this world-class Museum, so your support of this track is a powerful endorsement to potential sponsors,” he added.

For more information on the National Corvette Museum’s Motorsports Park and to see a short video on the plans, visit www.motorsportspark.org.

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet teams up with Robert D. Fowler Family YMCA to help raise thousands of dollars for youth soccer program

Duluth/Buford, Sept. 5, 2012 – In the spirit of teamwork taught by youth sports, Rick Hendrick Chevrolet is teaming up with Robert D. Fowler Family YMCA to provide their players and coaches with soccer kits filled with equipment bags, pop-up nets, sport cones, scrimmage vests, t-shirts, a sponsorship check and an opportunity to help them raise funds.

Robert D. Fowler Family YMCA will have the opportunity to raise as much as $10,000 through a fundraising opportunity where one lucky recipient will win his or her choice of a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox or Cruze. Another lucky winner will receive a Home Entertainment Package.

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet and other Atlanta area Chevrolet dealerships are donating these prizes to participating leagues in the area. One-hundred percent of the proceeds collected from the fundraiser go directly to the leagues. The funds may be used in any way the league chooses. 

A one-time sponsorship check will be presented by Rick Hendrick Chevrolet to Robert D. Fowler Family YMCA. The league also will have an opportunity to raise additional funds for their use as part of a Chevy Youth Soccer Fundraiser.  Sponsored leagues across the country will each receive 2,000 fundraiser entry tickets to distribute for a suggested donation, and the league will keep 100% of the proceeds raised.  At the end of the fundraiser, there will be four winners of a Chevy Equinox or Chevy Cruze vehicle of choice (up to $24,995 in value), and in each participating market there will be a secondary prize of a home entertainment center valued at $1,000.

Some leagues plan to grant scholarships to families who cannot afford to enroll their children in the league, while others will use the funds to improve fields and equipment.

“We are proud to be able to help the kids in our community by donating equipment and giving them the opportunity to raise much-needed funds for their league. We are excited to be part of the effort this year, and anticipate a fun-filled season with Robert D. Fowler Family YMCA,” said Jeff Wessels, General Manager for Rick Hendrick Chevrolet.

For more information about Chevy Youth Soccer, visit www.YouthSportsWired.com.

About Rick Hendrick Chevrolet

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet is a “World Class” Sales and Service center supporting the greater Northeast Georgia area. We are North Georgia’s newest General Motors dealer. Our dealership is a state of the art facility with an upscale sales department, large general service division, a Quick Lube Center, and adjacent collision center. As a member of the Hendrick Automotive Group, we belong to one of the largest and most successful dealer groups in the country.

As with any Hendrick dealership, we are committed to you, our customer. Our business philosophy is built around what we call the “Hendrick Advantage”. Our mission is to provide our customers with a dealer experience that is second to none through teamwork, trust and respect, a commitment to customer enthusiasm and accountability at all levels of our business. We are driven for continuous improvement in every facet of our operations and your experience with us will be more of a relationship rather than a transaction. That’s the Hendrick Advantage!

We are located just 5 miles west of the Mall of Georgia convenient to Interstate 85 and 985.

Visit www.hendrickatlanta.com .

About Chevrolet

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

HENDRICKCARS.COM TO SPONSOR FAS LANE RACING IN SPRINT CUP ROAD COURSE EVENTS Also Associate Sponsor on No. 32 Cars for Select 2012 Races CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 4, 2012– Hendrickcars.com will be the primary sponsor on the No. 32 cars owned by FAS Lane Racing and driven by Boris Said in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series road course races at Sonoma, Calif., and Watkins Glen, N.Y.

“I’m really excited to get back into a Sprint Cup car and to raise consumer awareness for Hendrickcars.com in the process,” stated Boris Said. “I, of course, enjoy road course racing and am looking forward to getting back out on the track and getting a good finish for everyone at Hendrick Automotive Group.”

Said has competed in 12 Sprint Cup races at Sonoma, earning one pole and five top-10 finishes. He’s made 11 Cup starts at Watkins Glen with one top-five finish and two top-10s.

A native of Carlsbad, Calif., Said is also a member of Hendrick Automotive Group as a business partner in the company’s BMW of Murrieta dealership in California.

“Hendrickcars.com has seen a lot of success through our NASCAR sponsorships this season,” said Chris Little, Director of Variable Operations for Hendrick Automotive Group. “Boris is an excellent race car driver, a valued member of the Hendrick Automotive Group team and a great friend. We’re proud to be a part of these two races with him.”

“It truly is an honor to have Hendrickcars.com on our race cars,” said Frank Stoddard, owner of FAS Lane Racing. “Rick Hendrick (Chairman, Hendrick Automotive Group) truly believes in this sport and the younger teams that are coming up. We’re just a small team trying to build a foundation, and to have this support means a lot.”

DULUTH, Ga. — Rick Hendrick Chevrolet, located at 3277 Satellite Blvd., will host Chevy Pro Day from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4.  Fishing fans and Chevy enthusiasts are encouraged to come out for an afternoon of fun at the dealership.  The event will feature appearances by Chevy Team anglers Luke Clausen, Anthony Gagliardi, Dion Hibdon, Jimmy Houston, Larry Nixon, Bryan Thrift and Jay Yelas.  Chevy Pro Day is the Saturday prior to the 2012 Forrest Wood Cup presented by Walmart being held on Lake Lanier, Aug. 9 – 12.

The Chevy anglers will be signing autographs, answering questions and posing for photos with fans in attendance during the two hour event at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet.  The Chevy Team members have won a combined 18 tournaments, and the group’s combined career earnings total more than $5.8 million in FLW competition.  Hibdon and Clausen have already cemented their status as fishing legends having both won the Bassmaster Classic and Forrest Wood Cup while Gagliardi and Thrift are both looking to capture their second Angler of the Year titles in 2012. 

Fans in attendance will have the chance to view the anglers’ FLW Chevy Suburbans and show off their casting skills in the FLW casting game.  Food and soft drinks will be provided during the event where fans can also register onsite for the opportunity to win a meet and greet with country singer Steve Holy, free FLW memberships, entry into a local BFL tournament, FLW hats, rod & reel combos and other great prizes. You must register and be present during the drawing to win.

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ABOUT FLW

FLW is the industry’s premier tournament-fishing organization, providing unparalleled fishing resources and entertainment to our sponsors, fans and host communities. FLW is offering anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money nationwide in 2012 over the course of 191 tournaments across five tournament circuits, each providing an avenue to the sport’s richest payday and most coveted championship trophy – the Forrest Wood Cup. FLW is committed to providing a lifestyle experience that is the “Best in Fishing, On and Off the Water,” through a variety of platforms including tournaments, outdoor expos and the world’s richest fantasy sports game – FLW Fantasy Fishing. For more information about FLW and FLW Fantasy Fishing, visit www.FLWOutdoors.com or www.FantasyFishing.com and look for FLW on Twitter and Facebook.

The Dale Jr. Foundation is bringing you another chance to WIN DALE JR.’s RIDE! For a $25 raffle ticket, you’re entered to win 1 of 3 great prizes including a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible presented to you by Dale Jr. himself! Visit www.windalejrsride.com for more information or to purchase a ticket.

Check out this awesome Rick Hendrick of Buford commercial to see what WE can do for YOU!!

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet of Atlanta and Rick Hendrick Chevrolet of Buford were BOTH Named as General Motors’ Dealers of the Year!! 

·         Thanks to all our customers who helped us receive GM’s Dealer of the Year Award. We are looking forward to 2012!

Another great customer review!!:

Olga,

  It was a joy meeting you and I can’t thank you enough for showing me the ropes with me new Equinox and setting up my On-Star and Bluetooth.  As I had mentioned to you on Saturday…I have a pretty neat testimony about Hendrick’s Chevrolet.

Hendrick’s Chevrolet has my permission to use this testimony…..

Before test driving a car at a nearby competitor in Lawrenceville (Hayes Dodge/Chrysler) I told the salesman that this was my first place to start but that I wouldn’t consider buying a car from them until I went to Rick Hendrick’s Chevrolet and after that I would make a decision.  During my test drive with a third car, the second I turned the radio on to hear the sound system in the car…there was a commercial for Hendrick’s Chevrolet and that they had the best deals and all the while my salesman was clearing his throat loudly!  After the test drive we went in to see what they would allow on my car for a trade-in.  Sadly (at the time) they offered a ridiculous trade in value for my car.  I told the finance guy that this was an unacceptable amount and that if they could reconsider the amount, we might could do business.  Each time I pulled in the parking lot after test driving each car…I made a comment each time to my salesman that it was very uncomfortable when I pulled back onto the lot and each and every sales person was just sitting on a bench..about total and they ALL had eyes on me.  I told the sales man its said they don’t have anything better to do with their time!  Well,  4 1/2 hours later I received a voice mail from Hayes and they said they would give me an additional $2500 more for my car than they originally had told me.  A few minutes later, I receive a text message from them stating that they were going to give me what I was asking for.  Immediately I responded to them and said…sorry but its too late, Hendricks has blessed me with a trade in value $4,000 more dollars than you originally were going to give me and the sale papers are being written up right now.   Less than 5 minutes go by and they’re calling me again for my business to say they can work with me.  Once again…I said “it’s too late….I just bought the first car that I test drove with Hendrick’s and they kindly gave me more than I was even asking for for the trade in value!

This was my first purchase from Hendricks.  After having the “red carpet” spread out before me as I’m going to test drive the beautiful Chevy Equinox, the car was sitting there with vallet parking and the knowledgeable salesperson “Tonna” had given me the introduction to the car’s safety features before I even stepped into the car …I was sold on Hendrick’s!  When returning from the test drive….all the salesman were so busy helping other customers that there was no one sitting on a bench starring at me when I drove back onto the lot!   Just when I thought it  couldn’t get any better, it continued to climb!  Each employee all round us were being so helpful and not just “pointing” to the restrooms but walking you right to the door and asking if they could go get a sandwich for you while you wait for the finance guy and bringing you bottles of water…I was amazed!  I was so impressed that I couldn’t wait to right this testimony…which I never compliment to this extent…Hendrick’s Chevrolet….YOU’RE THE BEST!!

Many blessings to you!

Lori

HENDRICKCARS.COM TO SPONSOR PHOENIX RACING,

JR MOTORSPORTS & RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING

IN SELECT 2012 NASCAR EVENTS

‘2012 Indy Dream Weekend’ Sweepstakes to Coincide with HendrickCars.com Re-Launch

CHARLOTTE, N.C., February 13, 2012 – HendrickCars.com will sponsor three NASCAR teams in select races in early 2012. The sponsorships will promote the new-look retail automotive website, which re-launched Feb. 1, and coincide with the HendrickCars.com “2012 Indy Dream Weekend” sweepstakes.

The program will kick off during Speedweeks in Daytona Beach, Fla., with primary sponsorship of Phoenix Racing and 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Kurt Busch in the Feb. 25 Nationwide Series race and Feb. 26 Daytona 500. It will continue with primary sponsorship of JR Motorsports and driver Cole Whitt in the March 17 Nationwide event at Bristol, Tenn.

In addition, HendrickCars.com will be a major associate sponsor of the Richard Childress Racing No. 33 Chevrolet with driver Elliott Sadler in NASCAR’s biggest race, the Daytona 500.

In conjunction with the sponsorship, HendrickCars.com is launching the “2012 Indy Dream Weekend” sweepstakes. From Feb. 13 through March 19, visitors can log onto HendrickCars.com to register for a chance to win a weekend for two at the July 29 Sprint Cup race in Indianapolis. The winner and a guest will receive behind-the-scenes access, a tour of the historic racing venue, VIP seats in a trackside suite and more. The winner will be announced March 23 at www.HendrickCars.com.

Features of the new HendrickCars.com include streamlined navigation, an expanded offering of used cars and the addition of thousands of new vehicles. The site also has added performance and classic cars, commercial vehicles and motorcycles to its inventory. Customers can view detailed information for nearly 20,000 vehicles, including up to 60 images per listing.