MATTHEWS, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
On Thursday, May 21, when the best drivers in the world battle for the
pole at the 50th running of the Coca Cola 600, Windstream (NYSE: WIN), a
high-speed Internet, phone and digital TV provider, will proudly be
hosting 2,500 soldiers and military families from Fort Bragg and the
XVIII Airborne Corps. This marks the second consecutive year the company
has donated tickets to military members for the Windstream Pole Night
qualifier for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Lowe's Motor Speedway (LMS).
"We are honored to host the dedicated soldiers and families from the
XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg again this year, as they continue to
make enormous personal sacrifices for our country," said Ron Proleika,
vice president of marketing communications for Windstream. "It is our
privilege to thank them for their service and we hope they take this
time to enjoy a night with their families and experience the excitement
of Windstream Pole Night."
Additionally, Windstream is partnering with legendary NASCAR
driver/owner Junior Johnson on its Green Truck Tour for two
Charlotte-area appearances leading up to Windstream Pole Night. On
Tuesday, May 19, Johnson, a 10-time race and two-time pole winner at LMS
(twice as a driver, eight as an owner) will greet morning commuters at
the Pure Mart gas station / McDonald's in Indian Trail (305/303
Unionville Indian Trail Rd., 6-8 a.m.). Later that day, Johnson will
visit race fans outside Concord Mills Mall (4-6 p.m.), where the legend
will also participate in a special autograph session.
Consumers and race fans are encouraged to stop by either of these free
events to meet Johnson, one of NASCAR's greatest drivers, and to pick up
a free family four-pack of tickets for Windstream Pole Night. Limit one
four-pack of tickets per person while supplies last.
The year's 50th anniversary of the famous Memorial Day weekend race will
kick off with Johnson getting behind the wheel of Windstream's signature
Green Truck and driving the lead Pole Night parade lap, energizing the
fans and race qualifying field.
The Green Truck Tour is designed to give back to the local
communities that Windstream serves and educate the public about landline
safety. The tour, which promotes Windstream's reliable phone, high-speed
Internet and digital TV products and services, runs through November
with stops in 14 states. Windstream also is donating $200,000 to eight
schools in the company's service area through its Classroom
Connections program. For additional information about the Green
Truck Tour and its scheduled stops, visit www.greentrucktour.com.
About Windstream
Windstream Corporation is an S&P 500 company that provides high-speed
Internet, digital phone and high-definition video and entertainment
services to residential and business customers in 16 states. The company
has approximately 3 million access lines and about $3.2 billion in
annual revenues. Windstream is ranked 4th in the 2009 BusinessWeek 50
ranking of the best performing U.S. companies. For more information,
visit www.windstream.com.