About Dollar General Corporation 

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is proud to serve as America’s neighborhood general store. Founded in 1939, Dollar General lives its mission of Serving Others every day by providing access to affordable products and services for its customers, career opportunities for its employees, and literacy and education support for its hometown communities. As of August 4, 2023, the company’s 19,488 Dollar General, DG Market, DGX and pOpshelf stores across the United States and Mi Súper Dollar General stores in Mexico provide everyday essentials including food, health and wellness products, cleaning and laundry supplies, self-care and beauty items, and seasonal décor from our high-quality private brands alongside many of the world’s most trusted brands such as Coca Cola, PepsiCo/Frito-Lay, General Mills, Hershey, J.M. Smucker, Kraft, Mars, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble and Unilever.  Learn more at DollarGeneral.com.
 


Dollar General Offers Race Fans a Chance to Win a Fast Million

June 01, 2007

Grand Prize Winner Will Win an All-Expenses Paid Trip for Two to Miami and the Chance to Win $1 Million

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 01, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General (NYSE:DG) is offering race fans and shoppers alike the opportunity to take a ride on easy street with Win a Fast Million - the sweepstakes that offers one lucky winner the chance to win $1 million. The grand prize winner will receive an all-expenses paid trip for two to attend the NASCAR Busch Series and NASCAR Nextel Cup Series races at Homestead-Miami, Fla. on November 16, 2007 and $10,000 cash. In addition, if the #77 Dollar General car is declared the official winner of the NASCAR Busch Series Ford 300, the winner receives $1 million, which will be awarded in the form of an annuity of $50,000 payable over 20 years.

"Dollar General is committed to providing the best to our customers every day, and we are excited to offer them this opportunity to win fabulous prizes through the Chance to Win a Fast Million sweepstakes," said Rick McNeely, Dollar General's vice president, general merchandise manager. "We encourage everyone to enter the sweepstakes."

In addition to the grand prize, 10 first prize winners will receive a $500 Dollar General gift card; 50 second prize winners will receive a $100 Dollar General gift card; and 100 third prize winners will receive a t-shirt and cap autographed by Bobby Labonte or Kevin Harvick.

The Win a Fast Million sweepstakes kicks off June 1, 2007 and ends October 13, 2007. Entries will be accepted online at www.dollargeneral.com; through the mail by completing an official sweepstakes entry form available at all Dollar General stores beginning June 12, 2007; or by entering at an official kiosk, located at the Dollar General race truck, which will be visiting select NASCAR Series Race Events. For a schedule of participating race events, visit www.dollargeneral.com.

For Win a Fast Million official rules and contest details, visit www.dollargeneral.com. There is no purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes.

About Dollar General

Dollar General is a Fortune 500(R) discount retailer with more than 8,000 neighborhood stores in 35 states. Dollar General stores offer convenience and value to customers by offering consumable basic items that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids and cleaning supplies, as well as a selection of basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices. The Company store support center is located in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Dollar General's Web site can be reached at www.dollargeneral.com.

SOURCE: Dollar General

Dollar General
Emily Weiss, 615-855-5210
emweiss@dollargeneral.com

Copyright Business Wire 2007

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