Southfield, Michigan, June 10, 2013.Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 29 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet and official spokesperson for Federal-Mogul's "Performance Driven(TM)" Champion brand of spark plugs, wipers and chemical additives, will chat live with racing fans and members of the Champion community during the next #ChampionChat social media session, Tuesday, June 11 at 7 p.m. E.T. Anyone can join the 30-minute chat through Twitter or TweetChat.com.
Harvick will take time out from his preparations for this weekend's Quicken Loans 400 Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway to answer questions live from 7 to 7:30 p.m. E.T. To ask a question, simply log on to TweetChat.com or Federal-Mogul's @ChampionPlugs Twitter feed and add the #ChampionChat hashtag to the end of each tweet.
Harvick is one of the most active users of social media among Sprint Cup drivers. In addition to his monthly #ChampionChat series, he connects with the Champion community through several innovative grassroots initiatives, including the brand's annual "Search for a Champion" racing sponsorship contest. He also records video "Touts" that are available through the @ChampionPlugs Twitter feed as well as www.Tout.com (search for "#TeamChampion").
"Kevin is one of the most popular and approachable drivers in all of motorsports and he looks forward to his monthly interactions with the Champion community," said Jessica Wynn, brand strategy manager, Federal-Mogul. "Our grassroots programs have enabled both Kevin and the Champion brand to connect with an entirely new generation of fans who share a passion for performance in everything they do."
For more information on "Performance Driven" Champion products and programs, please visit www.AlwaysaChampion.com.
About Federal-Mogul
Federal-Mogul Corporation is a leading global supplier of products and services to the world's manufacturers and servicers of vehicles and equipment in the automotive, light, medium and heavy-duty commercial, marine, rail, aerospace, power generation and industrial markets. The company's products and services enable improved fuel economy, reduced emissions and enhanced vehicle safety.
Federal-Mogul operates two independent business segments, each with a chief executive officer reporting to Federal-Mogul's Board of Directors. Federal-Mogul's Powertrain segment designs and manufactures original equipment powertrain components and systems protection products for automotive, heavy-duty, industrial and transport applications. Federal-Mogul's Vehicle Components segment sells and distributes a broad portfolio of products through more than 20 of the world's most recognized brands in the global vehicle aftermarket, while also serving original equipment vehicle manufacturers with products including braking, chassis, wipers and other vehicle components. The company's aftermarket brands include ANCO wiper blades; Champion spark plugs, wipers and filters; AE, Fel-Pro, FP Diesel, Goetze, Glyco, Nural, Payen and Sealed Power engine products; MOOG steering and suspension parts; and Ferodo and Wagner brake products.
Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899. The company employs 45,000 people in 34 countries, and its worldwide headquarters is in Southfield, Michigan, United States. For more information, please visit www.federalmogul.com.