E3 Spark Plugs announced the winner of their 2011 BIGFOOT 4×4 Sweepstakes on September 2nd and that lucky fan got an incredible experience at this weekend’s 30th Anniversary 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals in Indianapolis, Indiana. After entries for the contest closed on August 19th, E3 company president Todd Arey drew registration number 28,562 which belonged to Ken Brady of Port Angeles, Washington.
Ken had the opportunity to ride along with professional BIGFOOT driver Dan Runte in the E3 Spark Plugs sponsored Bigfoot #8, and he and a guest were VIP’s for the weekend at the 2011 4-Wheel Jamboree in Indianapolis, Indiana September 16th-18th. Not only was Ken a part of the crew for the racing portion of the show, but also got to meet Bob Chandler, inventor and owner of BIGFOOT, and Stacey David, producer & host of Stacey David’s GearZ, and dine with them during lunch.
Dan Runte catches air in Bigfoot #8 with E3 Bigfoot 4x4 Sweepstakes winner Ken Brady along for the ride.
When contacted by Steve Joiner, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Ken said, “I’m really excited about winning this contest. When I have the time, I visit a site called SweepstakesToday.com. I saw the E3-BIGFOOT promotion and thought, now there’s a grand prize I’d like to win. How many people can say they’ve taken a ride in BIGFOOT?”
Runte even took on the big stack with Ken Brady along for the ride!
A retired military man, Ken drove and fired tanks for a number of years, with fifty tons of crushing power at his disposal. That experience helped give him the fortitude he needed for his bone -jarring BIGFOOT ride.
“I knew the chances were remote but I entered anyway,” continued Ken prior to the event. “I like monster trucks and I like having new adventures so that was my motivation to enter. I’ve received a lot of congratulations at work and was told to take plenty of pictures and videos. I’m looking forward to having a fantastic experience, and would like to thank E3 Spark Plugs for providing this opportunity. My daughter will be joining me, and she is as excited as I am.”
Runte managed to spin Bigfoot #8 into one of the fastest cyclones we saw all weekend long at the Jamboree - talked about a wild ride for Ken!
As part of the Grand Prize package Ken received round-trip airfare to and from Indianapolis, Indiana, two day hotel accommodations, and transportation to & from the airport and the Jamboree.
E3 Bigfoot 4x4 Sweepstakes Winner Ken Brady gives the thumbs up with Dan Runte after a great ride along experience in Bigfoot #8.
TMB TV was on hand for Ken’s ride in Bigfoot and Dan Runte definitely gave him an experience he will never forget. Runte took on several of the freestyle stacks including the van mountain and even spun some of the fastest cyclones seen all weekend at the Jamboree! Check out the video below to see all the fun and be sure keeping watching TheMonsterBlog.com to see if E3 repeats the contest for 2012.
TheMonsterBlog.com would also to thank E3 Spark Plugs for all their support in sponsoring the site and our TMB TV video series in 2011 and we look forward to continuing to work with them in the future. For more information on E3 Spark Plugs, vist them online at www.E3SparkPlugs.com.
(Article By Ross Z. Bonar w/info from E3 Press Release, Photos By Danny Maass, Video By Ross Z. Bonar)
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