Massachusetts Race Fan Wins Dream Trip to Bristol NASCAR Event, Courtesy of Aspen Dental and Rusty Wallace Racing

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- For race fan John Pielock of Chicopee, Massachusetts, it's the dream of a lifetime: a trip for two to this month's NASCAR races in Bristol, Tennessee, including opportunities to meet racing legend Rusty Wallace and David Reutimann, driver of the No. 64 Aspen Dental Toyota.  Pielock was randomly selected from thousands who entered a contest sponsored by Aspen Dental, a sponsor of Rusty Wallace Racing (RWR).

Pielock and his guest will serve as VIP Honorary Pit Crew Members for Reutimann's No. 64 Aspen Dental team in Bristol.  Additionally, he will enjoy two tickets for the weekend's races and covered travel expenses.

A lifelong Rusty Wallace fan, Pielock is excited to attend this year's race at the legendary track.

"This is fantastic. My family and friends are all envious. I've been a big fan of NASCAR all my life," said Pielock. "I've always wanted to go to Bristol since it's such a unique venue, I really can't wait to get there."

Pielock has been a NASCAR fan for thirty years and has closely followed Wallace's racing successes over the years. Pielock grew up watching his brother drive his Mustang at tracks throughout New England and is finally fulfilling his dream to watch a race at Bristol.

In the same competitive spirit as will be seen at the Bristol race, Pielock had to hold a lottery among friends to select who would be lucky enough to join him for this once in a lifetime experience. Pielock will be taking his hometown friend, Edward Visconti, along for the all-access trip provided by Aspen Dental and RWR.

"We both realize this is an opportunity of a lifetime," said Pielock.

"I'm looking forward to meeting John at the race in Bristol," said Wallace. "We're looking forward to a strong finish to the season and are hoping to give John and our other fans a reason to celebrate."

Aspen Dental will be the primary sponsor of RWR's No. 64 car at Bristol, with Reutimann behind the wheel.  One of the largest and fastest growing networks of dental care providers in the U.S., Aspen Dental has featured racing legend, broadcaster, and team owner Rusty Wallace in television and print advertising.

About Aspen Dental

One of the largest and fastest-growing networks of dental care providers in the U.S., Aspen Dental practices are committed to providing patients with affordable, high-quality care. With more than 300 locations in 22 states, each Aspen Dental practice is accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), which means that dental professionals and staff at each location are committed to meeting certain patient satisfaction standards and making a good faith effort to resolve any and all consumer complaints.

In 2010, Aspen Dental practices recorded nearly 1.9 million patient visits, including visits from more than 422,000 new patients. Patients can learn what to expect during their first visit at www.aspendental.com/appointment.first.visit.html.

For more information about Aspen Dental practices and services, visit www.aspendental.com. To learn more about careers at Aspen Dental, visit www.aspendentaljobs.com

About Rusty Wallace Racing

North Carolina-based Rusty Wallace Racing (RWR) is a professional auto racing team steeped in the legendary racing history of its founder, Rusty Wallace.  The team currently campaigns the No. 66 and No. 62 Toyota Camrys—driven by Steve Wallace and Michael Annett, respectively—in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.  RWR will also campaign the No. 64 Camry in select 2011 events.  RWR entries have finished among the top-ten in the Nationwide Series driver or owner standings in each of the last three seasons.  For more on Rusty Wallace Racing, please visit the award-winning rustywallace.com.

SOURCE Aspen Dental