BP Lubricants USA Inc. kicked off its Castrol Tection Extra “Big Honkin’ Truck Makeover” contest.

One Grand Prize winner will receive an internal, external and communication makeover valued at $50,000 for their vehicle weighing more than 10,000 pounds (Class 3-8).
First prize is a trip for two to the 2005 ACDelco National Hot Rod Assn. Nationals in Las Vegas, valued at $1,000. Second prize is a portable DVD player and a selection of DVDs, valued at $500.
You can register online at www.castrol.com/us. All submissions, whether via mail or Internet, must include a vehicle photo and essay in 50 words or less describing why you deserve to be the Grand Prize winner of the “Big Honkin’ Truck Makeover” contest. Online entries are due by July 15, 2005, and mail submissions must be postmarked by July 15, 2005.
The first phase of screening will be conducted by a panel of qualified judges who will determine the three finalists. Judging will be based on the following criteria: 50% originality and creativity, 25% relevance of essay to theme, 25% photographic appeal.
The second phase will begin with the posting of the three finalists at the Castrol Tection Extra booth at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, Texas, Aug. 25 - 26. They will be voted upon in a public judging session, and the winners will be announced on Aug. 27, 2005.
Visit www.castrol.com/us for more information and full contest rules.