GASTONIA, N.C. – WIX Filters announced the six grand prize winners in their 2024 85^th Anniversary Promotion and Sweepstakes. WIX Filters customers across the US and Canada participated in the eight-month-long multifaceted program, with a chance to win a variety of high-value items. Winners were selected in a random drawing of qualifying entries, submitted from April 1 through November 30, 2024.

The top grand prize winner of a Polaris General XP 4 Ultimate Side-by-Side vehicle was Dave Ledbetter of Spokane, Washington. Dave is employed by Jobbers Automotive Supply, a distributor of products and services supplying dealerships, collision centers and auto body shops.

The two second place winners were Barb Bosshammer of Kearney, Nebraska, and Greg Henry of Monroe, Louisiana. Barb and Greg each won a Polaris General 1000 Sport Side-by-Side vehicle. The three third place winners were Brendan Middleton of Guelph, Ontario; Blaine Wilson of Manchester, Iowa; and Dennis Daniel of Dickson, Tennessee. Each of them received a Polaris Sportsman Touring Four-Wheeler.

WIX Filters awarded nearly 370 total prizes in its 85^th Anniversary promotion, totaling $150,000 in value. Other prizes included a YETI^® Tundra 45 cooler, a WIX Filters 85^th Anniversary 1939 International D2 Pickup diecast model, a WIX Filters 85^th Anniversary insulated wine tumbler and a WIX Filters 85^th Anniversary hat.

“At WIX Filters, we chose to celebrate the 85^th anniversary by giving back to the people that represent our brand day in and day out—our customers. We would not be where we are today without their unwavering loyalty and support,” said Carmina Lopez, Marketing Manager of WIX Filters. “We look forward to powering into the next 85 years alongside the dedicated individuals who share our passion and commitment to creating the best filter in the world.”

WIX Filters delivered the Polaris vehicles to the grand prize winners in late March and early April.

History of WIX Filters

WIX Filters was founded in Gastonia, North Carolina, by Jack Wicks and his partner, Paul Crenshaw. Operating out of an old cotton mill, Wicks and Crenshaw recognized a universal need for easier filter replacements and quickly developed a solution: a spin-on oil filter design. Within 15 years, they had turned the filter market upside down.

WIX Filters has grown over the last 85 years to 11 facilities in eight countries with more than 3,500 employees. WIX Filters manufactures more than 210 million filters each year, supplying them to over 80 countries. WIX Filters is the number one filter brand in motorsports, leading racing professionals to victory year after year. Known for meeting the demands of both light and heavy duty vehicle applications, WIX Filters consistently delivers top performance.