Alliance starts fantasy race league

Feb 09, 2012

Truckers can enter weekly challenges to predict top 10 finishers in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series with a possibility of wining $100,000 for perfect predictions, Alliance Truck Parts announced.

The fantasy racing league contest is one of several promotions the Daimler Trucks North America parts franchise is offering in its sponsorship of the No. 12 Dodge Challenger that Sam Hornish Jr. is driving. Dealerships, truck service locations, online sites and stop of the Alliance Truck Parts Pit Stop Tour will publicize the contest.

Fans can register and get contest rules at Alliance Racing League.

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