Ford’s ‘Knight Rider’ Giveaway, Win A 2008 Shelby GT500KR
February 7th, 2008 by CobraMatt
NBC and Ford Motor Company are teaming up to give viewers a chance to win a 2008 Shelby GT500KR in the “Ford ‘Knight Rider’ Giveaway Sweepstakes”.
The “Ford ‘Knight Rider’ Giveaway Sweepstakes” begins at 8 p.m. eastern on Sunday February 17th during the season finale of ”American Gladiators” (7-9pm eastern), continues with the ‘Knight Rider’ two-hour movie (9-11 p.m. eastern) and concludes the next day, Monday, February 18th.
How the contest works is at four different, pre-determined intervals during the “Knight Rider” movie, approximately every 30 minutes, viewers will be invited to participate in the sweepstakes by answering a question pertaining to the movie by going online. Contestants will be directed to the website www.nbc.com/knightrider. A correct answer is not required for an entrant to make an entry into the sweepstakes but you are limited to just four entries per person for the entire sweepstakes period.
Ford will also be giving away three other vehicles as top prizes. Check out the press release after the jump for all the information.
Press Release:
BURBANK, Calif. - February 4, 2008 - NBC and the Ford Motor Company will partner to get viewers rolling with the “Ford ‘Knight Rider’ Giveaway Sweepstakes,” during the action adventure “Knight Rider” movie of the week on Sunday, February 17 (9-11 p.m. ET) when viewers will have the chance to win one of four new boldly designed and high-tech Ford automobiles.
The grand-prize winner will receive a 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 KR with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $79,995. The first of this highly sought after performance car recently sold at a charity auction for $550,000. In addition, one first-prize recipient will get the keys to a Ford Edge Limited AWD (MSRP $32,070); a second-prize winner will drive away with a Ford Fusion V6 SEL AWD (MSRP $24,385), and a third-prize recipient will receive a Ford Focus SES Sedan (MSRP $16,375). The total (MSRP) estimated value for all four vehicles is approximately $152,825.
The announcement was made today by John Miller, Chief Marketing Officer, NBC Universal Television Group and Robert Parker, Ford Car Group Marketing Manager.
“NBC’s partnership with Ford is a natural fit with ‘Knight Rider,’ since they have provided the KITT cars we are using for this dynamic new version of the classic series,” said John Miller. “Our audience will not only be thrilled by the adrenaline action on screen, but they will have the exciting chance to actively participate in driving away in their own new high-tech Ford vehicle.”
“‘Knight Rider’ is one of the best examples of a car playing a lead role on television and the Ford Shelby GT 500 KR fits the part perfectly,” said Parker. “The partnership with NBC has allowed us to push the creative envelope on screen and now to audience members who have the chance to win their very own Ford.”
The “Ford ‘Knight Rider’ Giveaway Sweepstakes” begins at 8 p.m. (ET) on February 17 during an episode of “American Gladiators” (7-9 p.m. ET), continues with the movie’s broadcast (9-11 p.m. ET) and concludes the next day, Monday, February 18. At four different, pre-determined intervals during the “Knight Rider” broadcast - approximately every 30 minutes - viewers will be invited to participate in the sweepstakes by answering a question pertaining to the movie by going online. Contestants will be directed to the website www.nbc.com/knightrider. A correct answer is not required for an entrant to make an entry into the sweepstakes. There is a limit of four entries per person for the entire sweepstakes period.
Potential winners will be randomly selected from among all eligible entries received in a drawing to be held on or about March 3, 2008. The potential winners will be notified by phone within two weeks of the drawing date (on or about March 17). The sweepstakes is limited to viewers in the 48 contiguous states (thereby excluding Alaska and Hawaii).
“Knight Rider” — NBC’s iconic 1980s television classic that became a runaway success — comes roaring back to life on the network with an updated sequel movie event. Earlier, NBC unveiled the new customized KITT (Knight Industries Three Thousand) Ford Mustang to be featured in the series.
NBC’s partnership with Ford Motor Company provides for a unique content opportunity that makes the Ford Mustang one of the stars of the movie. The three cars to be employed in the series include the KITT Hero — a Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 KR that is playing the part of the everyday Hero car with 540 horsepower; the KITT Attack — a super high-speed version of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 KR Hero car that transforms into Attack mode with the help of air-ride technology and specialized body parts — and a KITT Remote, which is a driverless Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 KR version of the Hero vehicle.
As the original story resumes in this sequel, KITT is absolutely the coolest car ever created: its supercomputer capable of hacking almost any system; its weapons systems efficient; and its body — thanks to its creator’s work and nanotechnology — is capable of actually shifting shape and color. Plus, its artificial intelligence makes it the ideal crime-fighting partner: logical, precise and possessing infinite knowledge. It is the ultimate car — and someone will be willing to do anything to obtain it.
“Knight Rider” stars Justin Bruening (”Cold Case,” “All My Children”), Deanna Russo (”NCIS,” “The Young and the Restless”), Sydney Tamiia Poitier (”Veronica Mars,” “Grindhouse”) and Bruce Davison (”Breach,” “Close to Home”). In addition, David Hasselhoff (NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”) — who starred in the popular lead role as Michael Knight for four seasons during the original series — returns as the same character in a special guest-star appearance.
David Bartis (”Heist,” “The O.C.”) and Doug Liman (”Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” “The Bourne Identity”) serve as executive producers. David Andron is supervising producer and writer. Steve Shill (”Dexter,” “The Tudors”), also a co-executive producer, directs the two-hour movie from Universal Media Studios and Dutch Oven Productions.
Robert Michel Says
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Robert Michel
Feb 7th, 2008 at 2:00 am
CobraMatt Says
Glad to hear I have some fans out there. Thanks,
Feb 7th, 2008 at 2:03 am
lorenzo Says
I love the idea. I will definitely try at least once.
Feb 10th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Victor Says
I think the car is by far the best looking thing on wheels and i hope the show turns out to be good too.
Feb 11th, 2008 at 12:34 am
Les Rosson Says
I want to win this car so much.
Feb 11th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Frank Bardecker Says
this new Mustang is the greatest thing on wheels.
Feb 11th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
GEORGINA YOCHMAN Says
I HAVE TO SAY THAT IT WAS A WONDERFUL IDEA TO TAKE THE FORD SHELBY MUSTANG AND PUT IT TOGEHTER FOR THE PEFECT SHOW, KNIGHTRIDER.IT FITS RIGHT IN.I FEEL THAT THE SHOW WILL BE A HIT.
Feb 12th, 2008 at 11:47 am
An Says
Victor, enter the draw. I drive a GT500 and Whomever wins the KR will not be dissappointed. I too, hope the show is a reigning success for the Broadcaster and Ford. Upon first hearing the news, I was skeptical since the first KITT was a T.A. and now it is a Ford. New Era, New KITT.
Feb 13th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Alana Slater Says
I love that they chose to do this. I am a huge Mustang fan and love that the new KITT is one of BEST! I am thrilled about this chance to win one. When I saw the first promo for the new show airing on 2/17 I got so excited because it’s also my birthday!
Feb 15th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Dave Says
Dont think its fair they want us all to watch But can not enter the contest in Canada
Thought they sold Fords here but maybe not
Feb 15th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Garry Says
It sucks that we (Canadian) cannot enter.Mustangs are by far the BEST car!!!
Feb 17th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Craig Says
Hey, I loved Knight Rider as a kid, I am sad to know that I know all the answers to the trivia but I can not enter b/c I am in Canada. BOOOO
When I see mustangs they make me weak, I love them.
Best of luck to who ever wins.
Craig
Feb 17th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
sherry Says
the car is mine!!!!!HA HA
Feb 17th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Sue G Says
Cool car. Convertiable Mustang has been my dream car…but believe me Kit will do very well! I look forward to winning Knight Industries 2000…Kit.
Sue
Feb 17th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
sherry Says
THE CAR IS MINE !!!!!! HA HA HEHE
Feb 17th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Linda Mueller Says
Cannot find the website to enter the NBC contest for free mustang! Please forward this for entry.
The color of the KIT car after exiting the casino was purple.
Thank you.
Feb 17th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
latoya johnson Says
I would love to win that new mustang its a very nice car and the color was purple after leaving the casino thats tonight answer to the question
Feb 17th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Jeff and Cj Says
Too bad Elenor, we want Kit.
Feb 17th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
kitt Says
tried for an hour to submit my answer to win and would not let me fill out the form get started then stopped know my way around computer and have to say contest must be a setup, those who did get through congrats and good luck to the people of the contest if it is bs karma is a MF may it get you good,
Feb 17th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Linda Mueller Says
Michael Knight was his father.
Feb 17th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Menno Miller Says
I want Kit too ! He’s alot faster than my horse and buggy,although they,re the same color.
Feb 17th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
BRANDON SCHAEFER Says
NAME OF DAD MICHEAL KINGHT
Feb 17th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
gil lemus Says
michael knight
Feb 17th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
BRANDON SCHAEFER Says
What kind of car is the oringal k.i.t.t on knight rider?
Feb 17th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
Linda Mueller Says
Knight Industries Three Thousand
Feb 17th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
Theresa Keever Says
The coler of the nightrider outside the casino was purple.
Feb 17th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Theresa Keever Says
No the car is mine , for my son this is his dream car !!!!!!!!!!
Feb 17th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
Michael Quellhorst Says
gasoline
Michael Knight
Knight Ind. Three Thousand
Feb 17th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
christy davis Says
my anwers are
1 gasoline/solar power
2. michael knight
3 knight industries two thousand
Feb 17th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
brenda conner Says
the movie was Great . The car was out of this world.I want more.
Feb 17th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
James Smith Says
1. solar powered with auxillary gasoline 2 Michael Knight 3. Knight Industries Three thousand series
Feb 17th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
James Smith Says
AR Mustang
Feb 17th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
louis d tafoya Says
the color is purple runs on solar power micheal knight
Feb 17th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
louis d tafoya Says
knight industries two thousand
Feb 17th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
James Smith Says
knight industries two thousand
Feb 18th, 2008 at 12:02 am
Peter G. Manos Says
1.the car was lavender.2.runs on solar power and gasoline3.his fathers name is michael4.KITT Stand forKnight Industries Three Thousand.I would appriciate being considered.Great Show!
Feb 18th, 2008 at 12:04 am
Peter G. Manos Says
I followed the original show and enjoyed it.Now the technology has significantly developed and the program is exciting.
Feb 18th, 2008 at 12:10 am
Steve Martinez Says
The car was Windveil Blue outside the casino
Feb 18th, 2008 at 1:10 am
lee peterson Says
gasoline and solar power
Feb 18th, 2008 at 1:23 am
justin stanvik Says
1. gasoline/solar power
2.Micheal Knight
3.knight industries two thousand
Feb 18th, 2008 at 1:59 am
Debra S Myers Says
1. purple
2. gasoline/solar power
3. Michael Knight
4. Knight Industries Two Thousand
Feb 18th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Bonnie Hall Says
1.The car was blue, 2.It run on gas and solar power, 3.Michael Knight 4. Knight Industries Two Thousand
Feb 18th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
trina wilson Says
1) the car was blue. 2) it ran on gas and solar power 3) michael Knight 4) Knight industries three thousand
Feb 18th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Glenn Ovrton Says
My answers are:
1. gasoline and solar power
2.Michael Knight
3.Knight Industries Two Thousand
Feb 20th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Glenn Ovrton Says
My answers are>
1. gasoline and solar power
2. Michael Knight
3. Knight Industries Three Thousand
Feb 20th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Randy Coursey Says
1) Car was purple
2) Car runs on gasoline
3) Michael Night was Michael’s father
4) Kight Industries Three Thousand
Nothing else will do!
Feb 20th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Joseph A. Domingos Says
Why hasn’t the winners been announced?
Feb 28th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Carol White Says
This car has to be mine. My old one is giving up the ghost and I have to have transport. I love it I love it I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mar 4th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
DONNELLE THURMAN Says
MY ANSWER ARE SOLOR/GASOLINE,MICHEAL KNIGHT WAS MICHEAL`S FATHER AND KITT STAND FOR KNIGHT INDUSTRIES 2000 THE CAR WAS FUSION WHEN IT LEFT THE CASINO
Mar 8th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
SADIE FARMER Says
1)THE CAR WAS PURPLE
2)GAS AND SOLAR
3)TRACUR FATHER IS MICHEAL KNIGHT
4)THE LETTERS KITT STAND FOR:KNIGHT INDUSTRIES TWO THOUSAND
Mar 8th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
SANDRA YOUNG Says
1)the car was purple
2)the runs off gasoline/solar
3)tracur father is micheal knight
4)kitt stand for:KNIGHT INDUSTRIES TWO THOUSAND
Mar 10th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
PHILLIP FARMER Says
1)THE WAS PURPLE
2)THE CAR RUNS OFF SOLAR POWER AND GAS
3)MICHEAL KNIGHT WAS TRACEUR FATHER
4)KITT STAND FOR:KNIGHT INDUSTRIES TWO THOUSAND
IF I CAN`T HAVE KITT FOR MY VERY OWN CAR I HOPE TO WIN
THE 50.OOO CASH THEN I BUY HIS BROTHER
Mar 14th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Patrick ODell Says
So we watched the movie, entered the contest (got all the answers right as well) and have not seen, heard, nor seen posted literally anywhere that ANY of the cars were ever given away. Was this all a scam to get us to watch ABC for ratings? I am really put off by all this and may just not watch ABC again if this sort of “shell game” continues! Also I think I might boycott Fords now…and to think I was raised next to the Claycomo plant in Missouri…how disappointing this is.
Apr 8th, 2008 at 8:56 am
gene Says
it’s nbc not abc, but i agree otherwise.
Apr 16th, 2008 at 11:56 am
big daddy Says
I agree with both you guys, I havent heard about any winners either,and my family has been Ford drivers as far as I can remember
Apr 24th, 2008 at 10:37 am