TOPEKA, Kan. (Dec. 22, 2009) – From a field of more than 30 young women, Toyo Tires has selected Dawn Jaro, of Suwanee, Ga., as the 2009 World Challenge Fan Focus Model Search contest winner.
A joint promotion between Toyo Tires and Performance Auto and Sound Magazine, the Fan Focus Model Search accepts applications from aspiring young models looking for the chance to become an official World Challenge promotional model. From the hundreds of applicants, only three ladies are selected per event to work alongside World Challenge teams and fans. Following the conclusion of the racing season, the list is narrowed down to 10 women, from which Toyo Tires selects one lucky winner to receive a free Web site from ModelsDesired.com (a $599 value) and an interview with Toyo for a coveted promotional modeling contract.
Twenty-seven year old Jaro was selected as the top model of 2009. Jaro already had a great deal of experience as a promotional model at automotive events before her work with World Challenge at Road Atlanta. Staff and fans were impressed with her poise in the fast-paced track environment and photographers found her a natural in front of the camera.
“The Fan Focus Model Search always attracts an impressive field of modeling talent,” Toyo Tires Manager of Events and Motorsports Stan Chen said. “Selecting a winner gets harder every year, but we felt that Dawn’s credentials and the ease with which she adapted to each task handed her, gave her an edge.”
With the race they attended in parentheses, the models joining Jaro in the top 10 are: Emily Sutta (Road America), Gina Latino (Mazda Raceway), Ina Prifti (Mid-Ohio), Kimmi Kight (Long Beach), Mercedes Montalvo (Road Atlanta), Michelle Sacco (Road Atlanta), Nicole O’Connell (New Jersey), Paris Fillmore (Sebring) and Samantha Goldsmith (Watkins Glen). Each of the top 10 finalists will receive a free web modeling portfolio from ModelsDesired.com, a $250 value. All remaining models will be provided with a $150 gift certificate for a ModelsDesired.com Web Modeling Portfolio.
The 2010 Fan Focus Model Search will be launched shortly at www.world-challenge.com/modelsearch. |
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