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    <title>Contests</title>
    <description>A central location for all contest being run on the forum.</description>
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      <title>Top contributor contest.  (Monthly)</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:57:15 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/top-contributor-contest-monthly.1482/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Flexin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Flexin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is going to be a monthly contest.<br />
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What can you win?<br />
<ul>
<li>Gearhead Central virtual money.</li>
</ul>How much?<br />
<ol>
<li>$200</li>
<li>$100</li>
<li>$50</li>
</ol>How do you win it?<br />
 <br />
<ul>
<li>Be on of the top three contributors for the month. You can see the stats for last month and the current month by clicking on members (on the top bar) and then top contributors. Or you can click this link. <a href="http://gearheadcentral.com/index.php?top-users/158" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">http://gearheadcentral.com/index.php?top-users/158</a></li>
<li>The top contributors add on looks at...</li>
</ul><br />
<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/top-contributor-contest-monthly.1482/" class="internalLink">Top contributor contest.  (Monthly)</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>89</slash:comments>
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      <title>Model build thread.</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2014 01:36:25 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/model-build-thread.2833/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Flexin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Flexin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I was thinking about doing something like this and <a href="https://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?members/278/" class="username" data-user="278, R. Paradon">R. Paradon</a> mentioned it in the build thread contest.  So here it is.<br />
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The rules<br />
<ul>
<li>Sign up (can&#039;t post if your not a member)</li>
<li>Start a model build thread in the builds section.  It can be a car, truck, tractor trailer, motorcycle, plane or boat.</li>
<li>Be the first to 150 replies (your posts count as replies)</li>
<li>Have 5 different <a href="http://gearheadcentral.com/index.php?tags/members/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">members</a> post in your thread...</li>
</ul><br />
<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/model-build-thread.2833/" class="internalLink">Model build thread.</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Contest suggestions.</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2014 17:03:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/contest-suggestions.8284/</link>
      <guid>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/contest-suggestions.8284/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Flexin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Flexin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?members/482/" class="username" data-user="482, @oivas">@oivas</a> was talking about a referral contest in one thread.  We had one but it didn&#039;t get any interest.  I love putting up contest for members.  Ones that help build the site I love even more.  And I love to give back to members. <br />
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So here is a thread for everyone to suggest contests and prizes.  Have an idea?  Post it here. If you like something that someone posted, like the post so we can see which ones most people are interested in.  Have a idea to make a suggestion even...<br />
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<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/contest-suggestions.8284/" class="internalLink">Contest suggestions.</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Top Thread</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2014 21:16:25 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/top-thread.1556/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Flexin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Flexin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is a monthly contest for the top thread in the last 4 weeks. You can find the list by going to Forums on the navigation bar and then clicking on Popular Content. It goes by the amount of people that replied in a thread.<br />
<br />
The prize for this will be<br />
<ul>
<li>$250 virtual Gearhead Central money.</li>
<li>A Top Thread ribbon under your avatar for a month</li>
<li>You will be added to the Monthly Winners user group.  This group will have special contests that are just for them.</li>
</ul>Winners list...<br />
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<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/top-thread.1556/" class="internalLink">Top Thread</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>9</slash:comments>
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      <title>Top Event (Monthly)</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2014 12:52:09 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/top-event-monthly.4788/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Flexin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Flexin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is a new minor contest for members.  (Minor contests are played for a banner and virtual form money which members will be able to use down the road.)  If the participation level gets high enough in this monthly contest I might start adding prizes to it.<br />
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What do you have to do?<br />
<ul>
<li>Post an event in the events section. (<a href="http://gearheadcentral.com/index.php?events/upcoming" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">http://gearheadcentral.com/index.php?events/upcoming</a>)  and get the most views.  Those views will come from search engine traffic.  If you go to the event...</li>
</ul><br />
<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/top-event-monthly.4788/" class="internalLink">Top Event (Monthly)</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Gearhead Central gift certifacate contest</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Dec 2013 21:52:26 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/gearhead-central-gift-certifacate-contest.5642/</link>
      <guid>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/gearhead-central-gift-certifacate-contest.5642/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Flexin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Flexin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It will be a gift certificate for one of our current sponsors or vendors.  They will be listed by the start of the contest.
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</div>Right now, there is two eligable stores for this contest.  <a href="http://monstaliner.com/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Monstaliner</a> (@<a href="https://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?members/523/" class="username" data-user="523, magnetman">magnetman</a>) and <a href="http://www.rvinyl.com" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Rvinyl.com</a> (@<a href="https://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?members/512/" class="username" data-user="512, Rvinyl.com">Rvinyl.com</a>).  If others are added before the contest ends I will post them up.<br />
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James]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>$50 gift certificate for Rvinyl.com</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Nov 2013 14:02:27 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/50-gift-certificate-for-rvinyl-com.5157/</link>
      <guid>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/50-gift-certificate-for-rvinyl-com.5157/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Flexin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Flexin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Rvinyl.com is a leader in automotive customization specially catering to the DIY enthusiasts. We are the premier designer, manufacturer and distributor of dash kits, custom tail light kits, smoked headlight kits, window tints and paint protection films. We also carry hundreds of other tints and auto accessories such as aftermarket halo and projector headlights, grilles, and stainless steel kits. Simply put, we want to be your resource when it comes to modifying and personalizing your ride....<br />
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<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/50-gift-certificate-for-rvinyl-com.5157/" class="internalLink">$50 gift certificate for Rvinyl.com</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Monstaliner Giveaway!!!</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2013 09:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/monstaliner-giveaway.4873/</link>
      <guid>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/monstaliner-giveaway.4873/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Flexin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Flexin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lets give a big thanks to <a href="http://www.monstaliner.com" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">www.monstaliner.com</a> for being the first to offer a prize for our new contest software.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.shop.monstaliner.com/images/UCP99-04(1).jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage" alt="[&#x200B;IMG]" data-url="http://www.shop.monstaliner.com/images/UCP99-04(1).jpg" />&#8203;</div>        <br />
Rust is fact of life and if left unattended will turn steel first to Swiss cheese and finally to dust. Rust is the direct result of oxygen and moisture turning the iron in steel back to iron oxide as it first came from the earth. The only way to halt or prevent this process is to...<br />
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<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/monstaliner-giveaway.4873/" class="internalLink">Monstaliner Giveaway!!!</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Contest winners!!!</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2013 05:04:51 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/contest-winners.654/</link>
      <guid>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/contest-winners.654/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Flexin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Flexin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This thread will be to post contest winners. I plan on this being a long thread with many winners along the way.<br />
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<ol>
<li><span style="color: #0000ff">&quot;Events contest&quot;</span> Gearhead Centrals first contest winner is <a href="https://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?members/309/" class="username" data-user="309, Ryder13">Ryder13</a> who one the the Events contest by posting 9 events. </li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ff">&quot;Top Contributor February 2013&quot;</span> <a href="https://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?members/278/" class="username" data-user="278, R. Paradon">R. Paradon</a></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ff">&quot;Top Contributor March 2013&quot;</span> <a href="https://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?members/278/" class="username" data-user="278, R. Paradon">R. Paradon</a> </li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ff">&quot;Top Thread&quot;</span>...</li>
</ol><br />
<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/contest-winners.654/" class="internalLink">Contest winners!!!</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Boxing</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2013 06:47:29 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/boxing.2288/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (R. Paradon)</author>
      <dc:creator>R. Paradon</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I couldn&#039;t find a place to put this on the Sportsbook forum, but how about a few more boxing events?  My preference is the young Mexican boxers who have the heart for the sport and are hungry!]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Build thread Contest $25 + a t shirt</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2013 00:29:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/build-thread-contest-25-a-t-shirt.255/</link>
      <guid>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/build-thread-contest-25-a-t-shirt.255/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Flexin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Flexin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Start a build thread, get the thread to 100 replies and win $25.  You can&#039;t get much easier then that.<br />
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Here is the thread for this offer.  <a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/build-threads-update-25-gift-card.11/#.UE_UmK6K8U0" class="internalLink">http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/build-threads-update-25-gift-card.11/#.UE_UmK6K8U0</a><br />
 <br />
James<br />
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<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/build-thread-contest-25-a-t-shirt.255/" class="internalLink">Build thread Contest $25 + a t shirt</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Referral Contest</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 20:13:15 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/referral-contest.2197/</link>
      <guid>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/referral-contest.2197/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Flexin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Flexin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The last referral contest was a bust.  I&#039;m going to try something different this time.  I&#039;m going to make the prize larger for this contest.  But with a bigger prize comes a little stricter requirements.  Last time it was a monthly contest.  This time I&#039;m going to do it different.   There is two stages for this contest and two prizes.  The contest is simple.  Refer the most members (that meet the requirements in the rules below) by June 30th, 2013 and win.  Then the top referred member for...<br />
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<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/referral-contest.2197/" class="internalLink">Referral Contest</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>May review contest</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:46:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/may-review-contest.1863/</link>
      <guid>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/may-review-contest.1863/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Flexin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Flexin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Our contest for May is for product reviews.<br />
 <br />
Rules<br />
<ul>
<li>Post reviews in our <a href="http://gearheadcentral.com/index.php?forums/product-reviews.21/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Product Review</a> section</li>
<li>The review can be on Automotive accessories, parts, tools and products.</li>
<li>You can also review cars, trucks, recreational vehicles. They can be new or old. Have a 12 year old car? You can review that. (People still buy used and its good to know how they are holding up.) It can be a car you rented for the day,...</li>
</ul><br />
<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/may-review-contest.1863/" class="internalLink">May review contest</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>April Contest (referral)</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:18:10 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/april-contest-referral.1265/</link>
      <guid>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/april-contest-referral.1265/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Flexin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Flexin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Here is a heads up for our next contest.  I will post up the prize and the end date later this week.  I&#039;m posting now because it involves a new add on to Gearhead Central that is now active.  If you look at the top tool bar you will see a tab that says &quot;Invites&quot;,  with this you will be able to invite friends to Gearhead Central.<br />
 <br />
Any invites you make before this contest officially starts will count. <br />
 <br />
So invite your friends, co workers, neighbors and so on.<br />
 <br />
I will put up the contest...<br />
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<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/april-contest-referral.1265/" class="internalLink">April Contest (referral)</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Events contest!!!</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:51:13 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/events-contest.542/</link>
      <guid>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/events-contest.542/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Flexin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Flexin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Ok this will be our first contest at Gearhead Central. I plan to have many more this year.<br />
 <br />
This first contest will highlight a feature we have at Gearhead Central (the events calendar), allow a member to win a Auto Art key chain (really nice quality products) and can generate traffic as well.<br />
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Start date: February 9th, 2013<br />
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End date: March 9th, 2013<br />
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How do you win?<br />
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Winning is simple. The winner is the one who post the most car related events in the calendar between now and March...<br />
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<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/events-contest.542/" class="internalLink">Events contest!!!</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Contests section</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:23:49 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/contests-section.256/</link>
      <guid>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/contests-section.256/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Flexin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Flexin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[All offers and contest that are run on this forum will also be posted in here so you don&#039;t miss out.  A link back to the original thread will be in the post so you can find it. <br />
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I will sticky any current offer.  Once it is done the sticky will be removed but the thread will remain. <br />
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James]]></content:encoded>
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