America Decides Winners of Shell V-Power(R) 'Fuel My Passion' Contest & Sweepstakes

November 11, 2009 8:43 AM EST

HOUSTON, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- What does a Kentucky dad with a family van and a California VW Baja racer have in common? They're among five grand prize winners of the Shell V-Power® "Fuel My Passion" Contest & Sweepstakes following a nationwide vote.

Hundreds of automotive and motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country entered the contest. All entries shared a common thread - their passion for their ride and fueling it with Americas' best selling premium gasoline, Shell V-Power®. The online community then was given the "V"-power to decide who would win the ultimate prize - Shell V-Power® gasoline for a year!

"The response to this contest has been overwhelming. With more than 146,000 online votes cast, consumers across the U.S. wanted to get involved," said Meg Kreutzer, category manager, Fuels & Forecourt Marketing at Shell Oil Products U.S. "Now that the votes are in, we couldn't be more excited for our grand prize winners who really know first-hand the 'power of Shell V-Power®.'"

One lucky sweepstakes winner, Charlie Smith from Lawrenceville, Georgia, also was awarded the all-new 2010 Harley-Davidson® Fat Boy® Lo motorcycle (valued at $16,299) on November 7, 2009 during the Stone Mountain Harley-Davidson® dealership's 11th Anniversary celebration. A long-time fan of Harley-Davidson®, Smith's wish to own a motorcycle finally came true through the Shell V-Power® "Fuel My Passion" Sweepstakes.

"Charlie was speechless when he received the call that he was selected as the sweepstakes winner. His pure joy and excitement is a testament to the passionate nature of this contest," said Peggy O'Neil, Retail Marketing Project Manager, Harley-Davidson®. "We welcome Charlie to the Harley-Davidson® family, and we are grateful to Shell for making Charlie's dream of being a motorcycle owner become a reality."

Below is a list of the Shell V-Power® "Fuel My Passion" Contest's grand prize winners along with snapshots of their entries in their respective categories. All the runner-up finalists received a $250 Shell Gift Card that can be used on items including gasoline, car washes, repair service or food and drinks at any of the 14,000-plus Shell-branded stations coast-to-coast.

MODIFIED CAR CATEGORY

    --  Phil Roberts, Lexington, KY: This father of four showed his passion for
        his family by trading in his convertible for a modified van.

MOTORCYCLE CATEGORY

    --  Donald Henkes, Humble, TX: As a master mechanic for almost 30 years,
        Henkes knows to only put Shell V-Power® in his Harley-Davidson®(
        )motorcycle.

SPORTS/LUXURY CATEGORY

    --  Mike Newman, Kettering, OH: Newman will go out of his way to fill up
        with Shell gasoline - the only brand that his vehicles have ever known.

TRUCK/SUV CATEGORY

    --  Debra Nicholson, French Lick, IN: As part of her preventive maintenance
        practices, Nicholson only uses Shell V-Power to help keep her truck in
        top condition.

OTHER PREMIUM RIDES CATEGORY

    --  Rob Krider, Fresno, CA: Krider and his Baja Bug recently won an
        endurance race from Long Beach, CA to Las Vegas, NV, fuelled by Shell
        V-Power®.

For more information about the Shell V-Power® "Fuel My Passion" Contest & Sweepstakes and the grand prize winners, please visit www.shell.us/fuelmypassion.

Keep the "Passion" Alive

Shell V-Power® premium gasoline is designed for automotive enthusiasts who simply expect the most from their vehicle's performance. As the best-selling premium gasoline brand in America, Shell V-Power® boasts the highest concentration of the Shell Nitrogen Enriched cleaning system that actively seeks and destroys engine gunk even faster than regular Shell gasoline. It also provides maximum protection against performance-robbing gunk left behind by lower-quality premium gasolines. With five times the cleaning agents found in fuels that only meet the EPA requirements, Shell V-Power® is for those looking for optimum engine performance, especially for those with vehicles that recommend or require a premium gasoline

For more information about Shell V-Power®, visit: www.shellvpower.com

Harley-Davidson and the Fat Boy are among the trademarks of H-D Michigan, LLC.

Shell Oil Products US, a subsidiary of Shell Oil Company, is a leader in the refining, transportation and marketing of fuels, and has a network of approximately 6,100 branded gasoline stations in the Western United States. Shell Oil Company is an affiliate of the Shell Group [(NYSE: RDS.A) and (NYSE: RDS.B)]. For more information, please visit www.shell.com.

Motiva Enterprises LLC refines and markets branded products through approximately 8,300 Shell-branded stations in the Eastern and Southern United States. Shell Oil Company is a 50 percent owner of Motiva Enterprises LLC, along with Saudi Refining, Inc.

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