GOLDSBORO – Beverly Lipford of Goldsboro continues his lucky streak as he became one of eight finalists to have a chance at winning $1 million as part of the NASCAR Powerball Playoff™ promotion.
Lipford moved from the final 12 into the final eight after an announcement during the Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday.
“This is a new experience for us and man, I tell you, it’s crazy but it is good,” Lipford said. “Something to look forward to every day.”
Lipford and his wife had a chance to attend the race on Sunday and experienced the VIP treatment. They got a tour of the drivers’ garage, VIP box seats, and even got to meet one of the drivers in the race.
“You made it possible for us to come here and it is an experience we have never had so we are just thankful for that,” Lipford’s wife said. “This is amazing.”
After Sunday’s elimination, Lipford is now guaranteed to win at least $7,500. The next elimination drawing will occur on Nov. 3 during the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va.
Lipford’s luck started when he entered and won the NASCAR Powerball Playoff™ second-chance drawing in May. He was then randomly selected from a national pool of Powerball players during a preliminary drawing on Aug. 13. The 16 finalists were publicly announced Sept. 1.
The four lottery players left after the Nov. 3 elimination drawing will win a VIP trip for two to NASCAR Championship Weekend™ in Phoenix, Nov. 8-10, plus entry into the drawing for the $1 million prize.
Lipford said he has started thinking about what he would do if he wins the $1 million prize.
“We have five kids,” he said. “We would give to our church and take care of the kids.”
The $1 million announcement will be broadcast live during NBC’s pre-race coverage of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race™ on Sunday, Nov. 10.
