Jan. 15, 2008

AUBURN - The Auburn University Athletics Department announced the opportunity for one lucky fan to win a three-night trip for two to the 50th running of the Daytona 500 that will be given away at the Auburn-Ole Miss men's basketball game on Saturday. The historic race will be held Feb. 17 at Daytona International Speedway.

Fans 21 and older can enter to win the contest at the Promotions Gazebo located at the main entrance of the Coliseum on the day of the game. Finalists will be announced during the first-half of the game and they will compete in an on-court contest at halftime to determine the winner.

Courtesy of the Auburn ISP Sports Network, the winner will receive three night accommodations, admission to the Daytona USA Interactive Racing Fan Fest, private motor coach transfers to and from Daytona International Speedway for Busch Series 300 and Daytona 500 races, Front Stretch Grandstand tickets to Busch Series 300 and Front Stretch Grandstand tickets to Daytona 500.

Tip-off for the Auburn-Ole Miss game is 4 pm Central and advance tickets for $15 can be purchased online at auburntigers.com or by phone 800-AUB-1957.