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‘MAHLE: The Choice of Champions’ Technician Promotion Underway

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MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. is continuing its call for entries for the company’s inaugural “MAHLE: The Choice of Champions” technician promotion.

Eligible participants have until Aug. 31 to compete in this exclusive sweepstakes for the chance to win a custom-built Vaughn Gittin RTR Spec 5 Mustang or a Casey Currie custom Jeep.

The lucky winner will leave with the keys to one of these grand-prize builds during a special onsite awards ceremony AAPEX in Las Vegas on Nov. 1-3.

“Considering the events of recent years, we are looking forward to the excitement of ‘The Choice of Champions’ promotion in 2022,” said Jon Douglas, president, MAHLE Aftermarket North America. “Our customers depend on MAHLE to provide a full range of solutions for their automotive repair needs, including gaskets, filters, pistons and rings. In appreciation of the challenges they have faced recently, this promotion is a great opportunity for them to participate for a chance to win one of the incredible custom-built vehicles. The year is already started off on a high note and we look forward to seeing everyone at AAPEX 2022.” 

To be eligible for entry, candidates must be employed by or own a business whose primary function is automotive repair. The program is open to residents of the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia. Registrants will be qualified to receive one entry into the grand-prize sweepstakes each time they purchase $100 worth of MAHLE-, Clevite- and Behr-branded products throughout the duration of the program.

Four finalists will be randomly selected from all entries to receive a trip for two to AAPEX 2022 in Las Vegas, Nov. 1-3. All the Team MAHLE legends, including “The King,” Richard Petty, will be on hand when the grand-prize winner is determined, and she or he will have the opportunity to select between the customized Vaughn Gittin RTR Mustang or Casey Currie Jeep.

In addition to the four finalist trips to Las Vegas and the grand prize, thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise from Team RTR, Casey Currie Motorsports, Petty’s Garage and MAHLE will be awarded throughout the program in the form of “swag bags” via random selection each month.

“The ‘MAHLE: The Choice of Champions’ promotion is one way of showing our gratitude to the automotive technicians who are essential to our industry,” said Ted Hughes, director of marketing, MAHLE Aftermarket North America. “We are also privileged to have worked closely with #TEAMMAHLE members Vaughn Gittin Jr., Casey Currie and Petty’s Garage to build two custom vehicles designed exclusively with the ‘real champions,’ in mind: our loyal customers.”

Complete information about the “MAHLE: The Choice of Champions” promotion, including entry instructions and official rules, terms and conditions, can be found online at 

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