Gabriel is awarding $1000 to one first place contest winner and $500 to the second and third place winners in the voter-based contest.
“We want to champion the independent spirit of ride enthusiasts all over America,” said Lisa Bahash, president and CEO, Ride Control, LLC. “It is their enthusiasm and passion for their rides that Gabriel values and has encouraged for many, many years.”
Participants are encouraged to share their independent spirit with Gabriel by showing off their “ride” on The Original Gabriel Facebook page. Entrants are requested to upload a photo of themselves and their vehicle that depicts their unique and independent spirit and passion for their vehicles. To enter a photo, participants must first “like” The Original Gabriel page on Facebook.
Viewers can peruse a gallery of uploaded photos until November 14 when voting begins. From November 14 through December 3, 2011 anyone with a Facebook account can vote for up to three favorite Gabriel Independent Spirit photos each day. Participants are encouraged to have their family and friends vote.
Winners will be announced on or around December 15, 2011 on Facebook.