Bay–Area Man Wins Trip of a Lifetime Courtesy of Aflac
COLUMBUS, Ga., (May 13, 2008) – It's not every day that someone gets to meet one of their idols and receive VIP treatment at the NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star Challenge. Scott Henderson of Oakley, Calif. was one of the two lucky winners out of 17,000 who entered the Aflac Racing "Be an All-Star with Carl Edwards" promotion for a chance to win the prize of a lifetime. Thanks to Aflac, Henderson will be attending the NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star Challenge in Charlotte, N.C. May 15-18 and will have the pleasure of meeting one of NASCAR's most dynamic drivers, Carl Edwards. Edwards’ No. 99 Ford Fusion is sponsored by Aflac for eight NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races this season. Aflac is also an official partner of NASCAR. Henderson, an employee of Hospital Systems Incorporated, will be accompanied by his wife of 17 years, Linda.
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Baltimore–Area Woman Wins Trip of a Lifetime Courtesy of Aflac
COLUMBUS, Ga. (May 13, 2008) – It's not every day that a fan gets to meet one of their favorite NASCAR drivers and receive VIP treatment at the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Challenge. DeAnna Parnell of Laurel, Md. was one of the two lucky winners out of 17,000 who entered the Aflac Racing "Be an All-Star with Carl Edwards" promotion for a chance to win the prize of a lifetime. Thanks to Aflac, Parnell will be attending the NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star Challenge in Charlotte, N.C. May 15-18 and will have the pleasure of meeting one of NASCAR's most dynamic drivers, Carl Edwards. Edwards’ No. 99 Ford Fusion is sponsored by Aflac for eight NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races this season. Aflac is also an official partner of NASCAR. Parnell, an employee of The American Postal Workers Union, will take her husband of five years, Philip, who helped pique her interest in NASCAR.
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Edwards Scores Runner-Up Finish at Darlington
DARLINGTON, S.C. (May 11, 2008) – Carl Edwards considers Darlington Raceway one of his favorite racetracks on the NASCAR Sprint Cup tour. The driver of the No. 99 Roush Fenway Ford would like nothing more than to add a victory at the famed speedway to his already impressive resume. Edwards' No. 99 team struggled in practice and qualifying to find the setup they needed to give him the opportunity to make his desire a reality, but changes made to the car before and during the race brought their Ford Fusion to life. Edwards was able to rebound from a 36th-place starting position to finish second on Saturday night.
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Edwards Survives Ricmond Wreck to Finish Seventh
RICHMOND, Va. (May 4, 2008) — Carl Edwards was able to recover from a mid-race wreck to finish seventh at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday night, recording his sixth top-10 finish of the 2008 season. Edwards appeared to have a strong car in the early going of the event, but struggled with track position. Despite sustaining damage, Edwards’ No. 99 Roush Fenway Ford Fusion was one of the fastest cars on the racetrack, and rallied in the second half of the race to become the highest finishing Ford.
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Edwards Experiences Tire Woes in Talladega
TALLADEGA, AL. (April 27, 2008) — Carl Edwards and the No. 99 Roush Fenway team went into Talladega with lots of momentum. They had a series leading three wins and a solid spot in the top-10 in overall points. Edwards has always looked at the 2.66-mile superspeedway as a challenge and this 500-mile wreck-fest was no different. Unfortunately, the Aaron’s 499 turned into a battle for survival for Edwards.
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Edwards Rebounds to Finish Fourth at Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ. (April 12, 2008) — Last fall, it appeared that Carl Edwards had the car to beat at Phoenix International Raceway. Unfortunately, a part failure eliminated him from contention for that win. Fast forward nearly five months, and it appeared once again that Edwards would be a contender for the win. After running inside the top five for the first half of the race, Edwards had one of the fastest cars on the racetrack. However, problems on pit road would put Edwards back in the pack and facing the daunting task of coming from one lap down. Edwards was more than up for the challenge, as he rallied late in the race to finish in the fourth position.
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Carl Edwards and the Aflac Duck Bring Home the Checkered Flag
FT. WORTH, Texas. (April 6, 2008) - Carl Edwards celebrated in Victory Lane today with the Aflac Duck and his No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion at Texas Motor Speedway. Edwards, with his famous feathered co-pilot, convincingly won the Samsung 500 in Fort Worth, Texas. Edwards, who won for a Sprint Cup Series-leading third time this season, moves into 10th place in the Chase with 881 points. By winning three of his first seven races of the season, Edwards matches a feat achieved by Jimmie Johnson on his way to winning the Cup championship in 2007. This also was Edwards' second career win at Texas Motor Speedway.
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Edwards Picks Up Third Win of 2008 Season at Texas
FT. WORTH, Texas. (April 6, 2008) - Carl Edwards considers Texas Motor Speedway as one of his favorite tracks on the NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit. The driver of the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion has been strong thus far in 2008 at the mile-and-a-half tracks, and headed west looking for redemption following a dominating performance but disappointing finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway last month. Edwards was able to accomplish just that, leading the most laps en route to picking up his third win of the season.
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Top-10 Finish Goes Up in 'VAPORS' For Edwards
BRISTOL, Tenn. (March 16, 2008) - Carl Edwards appeared to be on his way to a top-10 finish at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday afternoon,but on the final restart of the event Edwards' No. 99 Roush Fenway Ford Fusion did not come up to speed. A vapor lock caused an interruption of fuel pressure to the carburetor, resulting in a slow roll to the finish line for Edwards.
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Edwards had the Car to Beat in Atlanta
HAMPTON, Ga. (March 9, 2008) - Carl Edwards headed to Atlanta Motor Speedway on the heels of a controversial week following his No. 99 team's victory at Las Vegas and subsequent penalties that resulted from the oil tank cover becoming dislodged during the race. Edwards had the perfect race going on Sunday to quiet his naysayers, as he had one of the fastest cars in the field for the majority of the race. However, just 51 laps from the finish, Edwards suffered a mechanical failure in the engine of his No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion that would relegate him to a 42nd-place finish.
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Be an All-Star with Carl Edwards
Columbus, Ga. (March. 7, 2008) — Any racing fan who has ever dreamed of hanging out with Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion, can now enter to win that chance on the new Aflacracing.com. Now through April 10, fans can register to win this trip of a lifetime on Aflac Racing’s Web site. This is just one of the many ways that Aflac is bringing fans closer to NASCAR and Edwards.
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Race on Over to the New and Improved Aflacracing.com
COLUMBUS, GA. (March. 7, 2008) — Aflac (NYSE: AFL) announced today the re-launch of the NASCAR-affiliated Web site, AflacRacing.com. The new and improved Web site will showcase a fresher, brighter look mimicking the updated paint scheme of the No. 99 Ford Fusion. In addition, Aflac Racing driver Carl Edwards will be featured throughout the site.
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Edwards Gets Second Straight Sprint Cup Win in a Row
LAS VEGAS, NV. (March 2, 2008) — For the second time in as many weeks, Carl Edwards put the No. 99 Roush Fenway Ford Fusion in victory lane. Edwards led the most laps in the event en route to scoring the ninth win of his NASCAR Sprint Cup career, and for the first time holds the point lead in the series standings.
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Ohio Woman Meets Carl Edwards and the Aflac Duck
COLUMBUS, GA. (February 21, 2008) — After a tough year in 2007, Lorie Childers was ready to turn the calendar to 2008. Childers, from Middletown, Ohio, won the trip of a lifetime to meet No. 99 Aflac Racing driver Carl Edwards and the famous Aflac Duck in California, and it couldn't have come at a better time.
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Carl Edwards and Roush Fenway Team Overcome Late-race Woes to Finish 19th in the 50th Running of the Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (Feb. 17, 2008) – The 50th running of the Daytona 500 will be remembered as one of the most exciting of all time. From the star-studded pre-race show that also included a roaring flyover from the Air Force Thunderbirds; to the 42 lead changes among 16 drivers – this Great American Race will go down as one of the best.
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Aflac Gears Up for 2008 with New Paint Scheme on the No. 99 Ford Fusion Driven By Carl Edwards
COLUMBUS, GA. – (January 17, 2008) – Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) has a brand-new look for Roush Fenway Racing's No. 99 Ford Fusion driven by NASCAR veteran Carl Edwards. Edwards will be flying around the oval in style in what is likely to be the most vivid-colored car on the track in 2008. With the main color neon green and the secondary color shades of blue, it will be hard to miss this car — even at speeds of 200 mph. Aflac will serve as the primary sponsor of Edwards and the No. 99 car for eight races in the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup season.
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Edwards Wins Postponed Auto Club 500 in Fontana
FONTANA, CA. (February 25, 2008) – Almost 24 hours after the Auto Club 500 was originally scheduled to start, Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Dish Network Ford celebrated in victory lane at the newly named Auto Club Speedway. Edwards and the No. 99 crew earned their first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series win of the 2008 season after leading five times for 64 laps, turning 72 of the race's fastest laps and dominating the final laps of competition.
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Indiana Electrician Wins Aflac Racing's Owner for a Day
COLUMBUS, GA. (November 18, 2007) – There are many perks of winning Aflac Racing's Owner For a Day promotion, but the biggest reward for winner Larry Wood was just spending some quality time with his son, Leighton, who he took with him on this trip of a lifetime.
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Aflac Racing to sponsor Carl Edwards for eight NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in 2008
COLUMBUS, GA., and DELRAY BEACH, FLA. (November 2, 2007) – Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) and Office Depot (NYSE: ODP) today announced a new business relationship within the sport of NASCAR that will help both companies reach new customers, engage the loyal NASCAR fan base and leverage opportunities to grow their businesses.
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Aflac Racing Driver Greg Biffle Takes Victory at Kansas
COLUMBUS, GA. (October 2, 2007) – Aflac Racing driver Greg Biffle piloted his No. 16 Aflac Ford Fusion to its first victory during the LifeLock 400 at Kansas Speedway. The September 30 race also marked Aflac's final race of the 2007 season. This was Biffle's 12th win in his six-year career in NASCAR Nextel Cup Series racing.
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Cue the Duck! First Nextel Cup Victory of '07 for Biffle and Aflac
KANSAS CITY, KAN. (September 30, 2007) - Greg Biffle waited a long time for his first win of the 2007 NEXTEL Cup season, so waiting out a two-hour rain delay was well worth it. Biffle survived several cautions, two rain delays and nearly the dark of night to take his No. 16 Aflac Ford Fusion to Victory Lane at Kansas Speedway on Sunday.
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McMurray Overcomes Pit Road Penalty for a 12th-Place Finish in Richmond
RICHMOND, VA. (September 7, 2007) - Jamie McMurray drove the No. 26 in Friday night's Emerson Radio 250 with Aflac on board as the primary sponsor for the final time this season. McMurray qualified third and had a great run going until a penalty on pit road sent him to the tail end of the longest line. From there he came back and earned a 12th-place finish.
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Urban Youth Aspiring a Career in Motorsports Experience NASCAR Up Close
COLUMBUS, GA. - (September 7, 2007) - A group of young motorsport career hopefuls from the Washington, D.C., Urban Youth Racing School (UYRS) will get the chance to experience the business of professional racing first-hand courtesy of Aflac, the official supplemental insurance partner of NASCAR. Today Aflac will host 17 of the school's students at the Richmond International Raceway for the final Cup race before the Chase for the Championship.
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Biffle Holds On For 17th in Aflac Ford Fusion
FONTANA, CA. (September 2, 2007) - Greg Biffle and the No. 16 Aflac team went to California this weekend hoping to come home with a top-10 finish. It seemed that they had something to work with based on their practice times and qualifying effort but from the drop of the green flag, they just couldn't get the handling right on the Aflac Ford Fusion. They made major changes throughout the race but in the end, Biffle was credited with a 17th place finish. Biffle remains 15th in the Nextel Cup point standings.
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McMurray Carries the Aflac Duck to a Ninth-Place Finish Under the Lights at Bristol
BRISTOL, TN. (August 24, 2007) - The night race at the 0.533-mile Bristol Motor Speedway is known for being action packed and this year's Food City 250 was not a disappointment. Fans got their fill of green-flag racing and cautions while everyone learned how to compete on the new track surface. Jamie McMurray adjusted very well to the new track surface and was able to drive his No. 26 Aflac Ford Fusion to a ninth-place finish.
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Final Aflac Paint Scheme for NASCAR Hits the Track Flying
COLUMBUS, GA. (August 24, 2007) - Aflac Racing today unveiled its final signature NASCAR Busch Series paint scheme, debuting with Jamie McMurray and his No. 26 Aflac Ford Fusion. Fans can see the final installment of the Aflac Racing car designs August 24 at the Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway (ESPN2 7:30 p.m. ET).
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Kenseth Rebounds from Eight Years Off to Finish Sixth at Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (August 11, 2007) - An addition to Matt Kenseth's Busch Series schedule midseason had him back racing at Watkins Glen for the first time since 1999. In the past Kenseth hasn't faired so well at the 2.45-mile road course, but this time he turned that around with a top-10 finish. The team built a brand new road course car and took it to Watkins Glen to see what they had only to get in half the allotted practice time on Friday due to some rainy weather in the area. Kenseth still managed a 16th-place starting position and gained 10 spots on his previous high finish of 16th at the Glen earning at sixth-place finish.
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Aflac Gears Up for Kenseth Paint Scheme Debut
COLUMBUS, GA. (August 2, 2007) - Aflac Racing - the fastest flock in NASCAR - is proud to introduce its latest signature Busch series racing paint scheme, debuting with Matt Kenseth and his No. 17 Aflac Ford. Fans can see the third installment of Aflac Racing designs August 11 at the Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen International (ESPN2 3 p.m.).
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Aflac Gives Fans the Chance to Be Owner for a Day
COLUMBUS, GA. - July 31, 2007 - Aflac is giving one lucky fan the chance to get up close and personal with the fastest flock in racing with its "Owner for a Day" promotion. Fans can enter online at aflacracing.com to win the grand prize, which includes airline fare and hotel accommodations for two to the final NASCAR race of the year in Miami, a chance to meet famed racing-team owner Jack Roush and exclusive behind-the-scenes access.
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Biffle Takes 11th at Chicagoland in Aflac Ford Fusion
JOLIET, ILL. - Greg Biffle drove the No. 16 Aflac Ford Fusion to an impressive 11th place finish after being a lap down for much of this Sunday's race at Chicagoland Speedway. Biffle qualified 33rd on Friday but seemed a little more confident after Saturday's practice sessions.
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Edwards Charges From The Back For An 11th Place Win
DAYTONA, FL. - Carl Edwards and the No. 60 Aflac team experienced a rain-delay, which extended their weekend by a day. The race had to be run Saturday morning on the 2.5-mile speedway in Daytona.
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Aflac Becomes NASCAR's Official Supplemental Insurance Partner
COLUMBUS, GA. - (July 6, 2007) - Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) today announced that it will partner with NASCAR through the 2010 season and become the sanctioning body's exclusive supplemental insurance sponsor.
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Aflac Debuts the Latest Addition to Its NASCAR Flock
COLUMBUS, GA. - (July 6, 2007) - Aflac Racing is set to unveil the second in its line of four signature paint schemes with drivers from Roush Fenway Racing on July 6 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Aflac Partners with Roush Fenway Racing to Sponsor Nascar Nextel Cup and Busch Series Races
COLUMBUS, GA. - (June 15, 2007) - With a successful acting career in television commercials and even movies, the Aflac Duck has added yet another role to its already impressive repertoire - race-car driving.
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