Excited Wheels High Gear Fan Takes the Checkered Flag

October 10, 2003 Charlotte, N.C. - The 2003 Wheels High Gear Flag Chaser Power Pick Contest is now in the books. From thousands of entries received, James Harper from Concord, North Carolina was randomly selected as the winner of the one-of-a-kind autographed checkered flag. Presented with the flag, featuring the 2003 Wheels High Gear logo and signatures from over 40 NASCAR Winston Cup drivers, Harper expressed his joy and amazement on winning. "Out of all the entries, I never expected to win," said Harper. "This flag will be the centerpiece of my collection." When asked about his plans for the flag, Harper stated that he intended to display it on the wall in his son's bedroom.

"With over 40 signatures from current NASCAR Winston Cup drivers, The Wheels High Gear Autographed Flag is truly representative of the 2003 NASCAR season," stated Heather Maillard, associate product manager for Press Pass, a division of RC2 (NASDAQ: RCRC). "From title contenders Matt Kenseth and Dale Earnhardt Jr. to rookie contenders Greg Biffle and Jamie McMurray, this flag tells a story that is truly unique to this year's NASCAR Winston Cup field."

Collectors can look for another exciting Wheels High Gear Power Pick Contest when Wheels High Gear 2004 releases in late January 2004.

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