LANSING, July 28, 2003 – What’s better than cruising down the highway in a red convertible on a beautiful Michigan summer day?  Cruising down the highway on a beautiful Michigan summer day in the torch red convertible Ford Thunderbird you won in the Michigan Lottery’s “WINFALL Days of Thunder” Sweepstakes!

Michigan Lottery Commissioner Gary Peters will experience an even bigger thrill than cruising down the highway in a Ford Thunderbird Convertible!  On August 1, 2003, Peters will have the rare opportunity to drive a brand new 2003 Ford Thunderbird Convertible off the line at Ford Motor Company’s Wixom Assembly Plant.  This event will kick off the Lottery’s “WINFALL Days of Thunder” sweepstakes.

Beginning Monday, August 4, 2003 until the close of WINFALL sales on Saturday, August 30, 2003, “WINFALL Days of Thunder” entry coupons will be issued by Michigan Lottery terminals following every $3 or more single-ticket WINFALL purchase.  These coupons can be entered for a chance to win a 2003 Ford Thunderbird Convertible.

One 2003 Ford Thunderbird Convertible winner will be selected weekly.  Entries are good for only one weekly drawing.  Entries received by the Michigan Lottery on or before September 8, 2003 will be included in one of four weekly drawings to be held as follows: