MEDIA CONTACT:\u00a0Sydney Bierman
\nMEDIA ADVISORY: 11-041
\nRELEASE DATE:\u00a0August 3,\u00a02011<\/p>\n
DALLAS \u2013<\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service Exchange is partnering with Redbull to offer authorized shoppers a chance to get a seat at upcoming racing events at home or abroad.<\/p>\n The \u201cRedbull Sweepstakes\u201d<\/a> is valued at more than $15,000, and offers military shoppers the opportunity to attend a unique racing event. For shoppers in the continental United States, the checkered flag winner will receive NASCAR<\/a> race tickets for two to a race of their choice in 2011, to include airfare, hotel and VIP race tickets for Saturday and Sunday. The winning entry in the Pacific region will be awarded tickets to the Formula 1 Grand Prix<\/a> race car event held in Korea, VIP race tickets for two, transportation (airfare or bus), and hotel. The European region winner will attend the Crashed Ice<\/a> extreme winter sports event, in addition to receiving airfare and hotel accommodations for two.<\/p>\n \u201cExchange shoppers can find themselves in the winner\u2019s circle with prizes like these,\u201d said the Exchange\u2019s Senior Listed Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm. \u201cJust ride on over to a local Exchange and submit an entry.\u201d<\/p>\n Exchange shoppers worldwide can register at any Exchange for a chance to win. The \u201cRedbull Sweepstakes\u201d will continue until August 11, and drawings will take place on or about September 12.<\/p>\n — 30 —<\/p>\n \u00a0The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a joint command and is directed by a Board of Directors which is responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force through the Service Chiefs of Staff. The Exchange has the dual mission of providing authorized patrons with articles of merchandise and services and generating non-appropriated fund earnings as a supplemental source of funding for military Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) programs. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/span>.<\/p>\n ###<\/p>\n \u00a0Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Sydney Bierman, 214-312-2132 or biermansg@aafes.com.<\/p>\n\t