I’m happy to announce that we’ve selected a winner in the Taste for Speed Giveaway, brought to you by Hardee’s, Carl’s Jr., and Dr Pepper.

Jason Bovberg of Fort Collins, CO., submitted the winning entry. Jason’s submission included a photo of him standing in front of his 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX, as well as the following 165-word narrative haiku justifying why he should win:

Fresh from the drive-thru,
Revvin’ WRX
Back onto the road!

Carl’s Junior burgers–
Sweet, messy charbroiled goodness
Heaven in my car.

Crunching onion rings,
Launching into turbo speed,
I’m hugging corners.

And Dr. Pepper
Wedged icy between my knees,
Washing down the meat.

But after the meal,
Gotta clean that greasy mess.
Yep, need some Meguiar’s!

Sleek, sexy detail,
Shampoo, wax, and protectant.
Look at me posing.

Day comes to an end.
I float my way toward dreamland,
And you know what’s there?

Next year’s Camaro!
Automotive perfection,
Awaiting my skill.

I wake from the dream,
Can’t sleep, my brain still revved up.
Start up the laptop.

Check the Driveline Blog,
My destination of choice
On the interwebs,

And would you believe
A perfect contest appears,
Custom-made for me!

Carl’s, Dr. Pepper,
Meguiar’s, and a Camaro?
Are you kidding me?

Good grief, sign me up!
Here’s my WRX
In all its glory!

There’s no one on Earth
More deserving of this prize
Than Jason Bovberg!

For submitting the winning entry, Jason will be sent a prize package (worth $200.00) that includes:

• Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s and Dr Pepper coupons for free food and drinks
• 2010 remote controlled Camaro
• Meguiar’s Complete Car Care Kit (includes Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner, Gold Class Wax, tire protectant and the Quick Interior Detailer kit)
• Super absorbent ShamWow 8 count pack
• An assortment of other freebies, including a T-shirt, baseball caps, insulated coffee mugs, and antennae toppers

Many thanks to all the Driveline Blog readers that entered and/or asked about the contest, and congrats to Jason Bovberg for submitting the winning entry! (Photo: Jason Bovberg)

1. Send an email to jeff@drivelineblog.com with your email address and full name, along with a digital photo of your current vehicle.
2. In the body of your email message drop in a few words explaining why you think you should win this $200 prize package. (No more than 250 words, please.)

Entries must be received by 6:00pm MST on Tuesday, July 7th Friday, July 17th. The winner’s photo and written justification for winning the prize package will be posted on Drivelineblog.com on the morning of Wednesday Saturday, July 18th

Check our our original post for more details.

The kind folk at Dr. Pepper and Carl’s Jr. / Hardee’s Restaurants have sent word that they’re launching a prize giveaway that gives six lucky motorists the chance to drive home in a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.

Here’s how it works: For the next few weeks, purchasing a large combo meal (or large beverage) at a Carl’s Jr. or Hardee’s restaurant will net you a “Dr Pepper Camaro” instant win game cup. Each cup will be printed with a game code that can be entered at www.drpeppercamaro.com for the chance to win a variety of prizes, including the possibility of winning one of those six Camaros. While you’re scoping out the aforementioned site to see if you’re a winner, you can also while away your free time by playing a web game called Drive-Thru Derby.

Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s, and Dr. Pepper have also offered up a “Taste for Speed” gift pack ($200 value) for Driveline Blog readers. This gift pack includes the following goodies:

• Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s and Dr Pepper coupons for free food and drinks
• 2010 remote controlled Camaro
• Meguiar’s Complete Car Care Kit (includes Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner, Gold Class Wax, tire protectant and the Quick Interior Detailer kit)
• Super absorbent ShamWow (8 count pack including a variety of sizes)
• An assortment of other freebies, including a T-shirt, baseball caps, insulated coffee mugs, and antennae toppers

In order to win the gift pack, drop an email to jeff@drivelineblog.com along with the following:

1. A digital photo of your current vehicle of choice. The sky (and the ground) is the limit here: Whether you commute to work in a Red Ryder wagon or wing your way to the office in a P-51D Mustang, we want to see it!
2. An up to 250 word justification of why *you* deserve to win this prize package more than anyone else. Extra credit will be given for entries written in the form of a Haiku or in the meter of Green Eggs and Ham.
3. Your email address and full name. The winner will be contacted via email, and we’ll then ask for a street address to mail out the prize package.

Entries must be received by 6:00pm MST on Tuesday, July 7th Friday, July 17th. The winner’s photo and written justification for winning the prize package will be posted on Drivelineblog.com on the morning of Wednesday Saturday, July 8th18th.