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Only one month left to enter the Aussie Grit Race Helmet Promo!

POSTED ON June 26th, 2012

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There’s only one month left to enter Mark Webber’s huge race helmet design competition, the Aussie Grit Race Helmet Promo!

Just imagine: You’re in prime location at the 2012 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX, watching Mark Webber whiz around the track wearing a race helmet that YOU designed. Then, when you meet up over the race weekend, he shakes your hand and gives you the helmet to keep forever.

Mark Webber’s favourite helmet design will win:

  • Return flights for two* to the 2012 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX to watch Mark on track wearing the race helmet featuring your design
  • Meet & Greet with Mark
  • Five-star deluxe accommodation at Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore
  • Prime location weekend grandstand tickets
  • AND the used race helmet is yours forever!

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? GET DESIGNING!

Entries close July 27 2012 11:59PM AEST

The Aussie Grit Helmet Promo has been running for over a month now and we’re seeing a terrific range of entries coming in (templates are available to download via Mark’s Facebook page – click the link above to ‘like’ Mark and get designing now). Here are some examples of hand drawn and computer designed entries we’ve received so far:

E. Elsworthy, U.K.
E. Elsworthy, U.K.

L. Hodgson, Australia
L. Hodgson, Australia

C. Bausinger, U.S.A.
C. Bausinger, U.S.A.

P. Murray, Australia
P. Murray, Australia

Comments
Mario POSTED September 01st, 2012

Congrats to the winning design! just wondering is there a chance of having my design displayed too on the MW FB page if you think it qualifies?
Regards

Pat Taylor POSTED August 19th, 2012

Hey, just wondering if you got mine???

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED August 20th, 2012

Hi there – sorry, but now that the competition is closed we will not be revisiting the database to check entries. We’re sure that your entry made it if you followed the instructions on the entry pack – keep an eye on Facebook and you might just see it being displayed!

Pat Taylor POSTED August 04th, 2012

Hey Aussie Grit, I was just wondering if my helmet got uploaded correctly????

Christopher Clode POSTED August 04th, 2012

hey guys did you receive my design?
it was submitted before the closing date. I submitted a couple of entries as I change my mind a couple of time.
Cheers,
Chris

Annelise Bishop POSTED August 01st, 2012

Hi, just wondering when the winner will be announced ?

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED August 13th, 2012

Very soon! Keep checking the website for the announcement!

Sean Hines POSTED July 31st, 2012

Did you receive my design?

Sean Hines POSTED July 31st, 2012

I submitted my design for the helmet comp last Thursday, just wondering if you received it. I was using my wife’s Facebook account Donna Hines.

Arnaud Tinet POSTED July 27th, 2012

Hello,
I just finally submitted my design !
I’d be happy if you could confirm to me that you received it.
Thank you,
Arnaud

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 29th, 2012

No problem Arnaud – I just checked and we have it!

Warren nott POSTED July 27th, 2012

Hi entered another design and was just wondering if you got it?

Cheers

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 29th, 2012

Hi Warren – yes, we got your designs.

Jerneja POSTED July 27th, 2012

I made a mistake at my age at aplication for a contest how can I fix it?

Jerneja

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 29th, 2012

Hi there – I see you have resubmitted your design which should have resolved the problem.

Jerneja POSTED July 27th, 2012

Can you please tell me if I entered correctly?

Thanks

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 29th, 2012

Hi there – yes, we got your design and it was entered correctly.

Warren Nott POSTED July 26th, 2012

hi just entered another design and was wondering if you got it.

cheers

Jeff Glazebrook POSTED July 26th, 2012

Hi just checking you got my design today. Thanks

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 29th, 2012

Hi Jeff – Yes, we got it.

Will Jarman POSTED July 26th, 2012

Hopefully mine has got through OK! It was great fun doing the design, which kind of happened ‘out of the blue’… Good luck in Hungary!

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 29th, 2012

Hi Will – yes, entry received!

Christian Gonzalez POSTED July 26th, 2012

Hi there, can you please check if you got my design? thanks Christian G.

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 29th, 2012

Hi Christian – yes, we got it.

Warren nott POSTED July 25th, 2012

Hi just wondering if you got my design and if it’s in the right format?

Cheers

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 25th, 2012

Yes, got it!

Kyle Nicolas POSTED July 24th, 2012

Hi, I just wanted to inquire if you recieved my design entry for the contest.

Thanks!

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 24th, 2012

Yes Kyle – received!

Jerome POSTED July 24th, 2012

Hello_Just wondering if there was a way to check if the files were sent / received correctly, without having to ask you, over and over again_is there a link to the database to do so? cheers & all the best. J

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 24th, 2012

Unfortunately not – something we will definitely be looking into for future comps though! I’ve just checked and we’ve received your designs.

Daniel Smith POSTED July 21st, 2012

Hi,
Thank you Mark Webber Site Manager for your help. I think I finally solved the problem and sent the file through today, but if you could please confirm you have received my entry that would be great. Sorry for any inconvenience this may be causing.
Kind Regards,
Daniel Smith

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 24th, 2012

Hi Daniel – don’t worry, you nailed the format this time and we can open it fine.

Mark Brear POSTED July 21st, 2012

hi again, just wondering if my design was in the correct format? thanks.

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 24th, 2012

Yes Mark, it’s in the correct format.

ethan anning POSTED July 20th, 2012

just entered my design, can you tell me if you have received my entry. thanks :)

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 24th, 2012

Yes – got it Ethan!

NeevianJayaratnam POSTED July 19th, 2012

hey, I submitted an entry but it wasn’t displayed.Is it in “site manager”?

neevian POSTED July 19th, 2012

Hey, just wondering if my design got accepted because I didn’t see it appear on the site?please confirm

neevian POSTED July 19th, 2012

Hey, just wondering if my design got accepted because I didn’t see it appear on the site?

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 20th, 2012

Yes it was submitted correctly. You won’t see it appear anywhere on site or on Facebook once you’ve submitted it. We have simply selected a random few designs to showcase on Facebook – they don’t automatically appear there.

Andrew Gameau POSTED July 19th, 2012

says obnoXious

Michael Hart POSTED July 18th, 2012

Hi, I just submitted my helmet design today… Could you please let me know if you have recieved it and it is in the correct format?
Thanks

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 20th, 2012

Yes and yes!

Dan Smith POSTED July 17th, 2012

Hi,
think i just worked it out and feel like a bit of a ninny, but if you could confirm that would be great.
Thanks Dan.

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 20th, 2012

Hi Dan – what you need to do is put all your five images into one zip file that’s no larger than 5MB (rather than individually zip each image). There is an instruction sheet with the template download pack, but if you’re having trouble I’m sure one of our tech team can help you.

Dan Smith POSTED July 17th, 2012

hey guys, might be a silly question but just wondering if you choose 1 zip file at a time while uploading?

Thanks, Dan

Michael Wehr POSTED July 17th, 2012

Hi, just entered my design,exciting stuff. can someone let me know if you got it. Cheers
Regards Michael Wehr

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 20th, 2012

Yes – we’ve received it!

obnoXious POSTED July 17th, 2012

Why do people keep asking the same stupid question! I am sure you have more to do than reply to a bunch of impatient want to be Picasso’s ……

Mark POSTED July 16th, 2012

Hi, I’m just enquiring to see if my design has been successfully submitted

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 20th, 2012

Yes!

Deirdre POSTED July 16th, 2012

My better half submitted a design on through my facebook page. we just used both our names and just saw it has to be individuals submitting. Is it ok to resubmit with just one name (work was just done by one person)?

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 16th, 2012

Hi Deirdre – it’s fine for you to resubmit your design under one name.

Dylan Thomas POSTED July 15th, 2012

Hi guys, can you please confirm if you have my design or not? never sure if I uploaded it right? cheers

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 16th, 2012

Hi Dylan – yes, your design has been received.

Aneesh Mittal POSTED July 15th, 2012

Great opportunity! Have you recieved my entry…

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 16th, 2012

Yes – entry received.

Annelise Bishop POSTED July 15th, 2012

Hi, canyou please confirm my entry has been received ?

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 16th, 2012

Yes, your entry has been received.

Dian POSTED July 15th, 2012

May I make correcctions on the design I submitted?

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 16th, 2012

Hi Dian – you can submit another entry, but I’m afraid you can’t change any of the already submitted designs.

Ian Kitney POSTED July 15th, 2012

Hope that my submission has made it, had some troubles uploading at first.

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 16th, 2012

Hi Ian – yes, we’ve received your design.

timothy schmalenberg POSTED July 14th, 2012

hi, i uploaded a new design and i was hoping for conformation that it has uploaded correctly, thanks

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 16th, 2012

Hi Timothy – your first design was received and was submitted correctly.

Christopher Green POSTED July 14th, 2012

Hi. You are probably getting sick of this question, but could you tell me if you received my design for the helmet competition please?

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 16th, 2012

It’s certainly keeping us busy! Don’t worry, your design was submitted correctly and has been received.

Emily Johnson POSTED July 13th, 2012

is it the best designs that get put up on his facebook page?

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 16th, 2012

No – just a random selection of entries design to show a cross section of what we’ve received so far.

Andrew Gameau POSTED July 13th, 2012

also if you just called the zip file that you uploaded “webber” will you still know who submitted it? cheers

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 16th, 2012

It doesn’t matter what the file is called, you will have filled in contact details along with your entry so it will be credited to you.

Andrew Gameau POSTED July 13th, 2012

sorry for the repeated question but have you received my design? my computer has a history of not working. cheers

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 16th, 2012

Hi Andrew – yes, your design was received.

daniel jackson POSTED July 13th, 2012

hi i sent my design again could you check its not corrupted.

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 16th, 2012

Hi Daniel – we have just checked your file again and unfortunately we are still unable to extract the zip file as it appears to be corrupted. I am going to put our tech team in touch with you to see if they can help resolve the issue.

MOUSSET Arnaud POSTED July 13th, 2012

Hi, I was just wondering whether you have received my design or not??

Florence Fernhout POSTED July 13th, 2012

I sent my entry 2 days ago, but is it possible to enter another one?
regards Florece

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 13th, 2012

Hi there – yes, if you scroll down this page you’ll see I’ve said to others enquiring that there are no rules against entering the competition more than once.

Russell Wren POSTED July 12th, 2012

Thanks for the quick reply…just wondering…can a person enter more than once? I didn’t seen anything in the rules about multiple entries. Thanks!

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 13th, 2012

Hi there – as mentioned previously in this comment thread, there are no restrictions on entering the comp more than once.

Kata Zovanyi POSTED July 12th, 2012

Hi!
I sent it, but I can not see.What is wrong? Help me please

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 13th, 2012

Hi Kata – your design has been received. Don’t worry, you won’t be able to see it – it’s hidden in our database until the comp closes and Mark selects a winner!

Mousset Arnaud POSTED July 12th, 2012

have you received my creation?

THANKS

Arnaud

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 13th, 2012

Yes – got it!

Colin Gibb POSTED July 12th, 2012

Hi guys – any chance of getting a few more entries posted so everyone can have a look at the great talent out there???

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 13th, 2012

There will be an entry or two posted on Mark’s Facebook page each week – then after the comp closes we’ll showcase a few more.

daniel jackson POSTED July 12th, 2012

hello again could you confirm you got my entry.

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 13th, 2012

Hi Daniel – both of your entries appear on our database but unfortunately when we tried to extract the zip files they both appear to be corrupted. Perhaps you could try re-saving your design using the guidelines on the entry page? If you’re still stuck, we can put you in touch with our IT team.

Nicole Boldiston POSTED July 12th, 2012

Hi from Oz again! I forgot to ask whether or not you have recieved my entry for the helmet thanks guys!

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 13th, 2012

Yes, no problem – your design has been received.

Nicole Boldiston POSTED July 12th, 2012

Could you please tell me if there is an attached page so i could have a gander at the helmet designs for the Singapore Competition, would love to see what impressive designs are out there in cyberspace, cheers

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 13th, 2012

Hi there – each week a design will be selected from the database and shown on Mark’s Facebook page (we’ve done a few already). Once the competition closes we’ll showcase a few more that were short listed for all to see.

Russell Wren POSTED July 12th, 2012

I’ve entered as well…do you send a return email to indicate you have received the entry?

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 12th, 2012

Hi Russell – no, there is no return email. However I can confirm your submission was received.

Kirsty POSTED July 12th, 2012

hey im entering the compition, i was just wondering can photo’s be put on to the helmet design such as a photo of australia? thanks (:

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 12th, 2012

Hi Kirsty – you can be as creative as you’d like with your design. As long as you have permission to use the photos!

Domenic Verlingieri POSTED July 11th, 2012

Hi, I have submitted my entry. I hope it uploaded correctly? Thanks for the opportunity.

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 12th, 2012

Hi Domenic – yes, your design has been uploaded correctly. Good luck in the comp.

Lizzie Grady POSTED July 11th, 2012

Got an error while uploading… is my entry uploaded?

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 12th, 2012

Hi Lizzie – yes, don’t worry, your entry was successfully uploaded.

Emily Johnson POSTED July 11th, 2012

Hi, I was just wondering whether you have received my design or not??

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 12th, 2012

Hi Emily – yes, we’ve just checked our database and your design is there.

Miléna Horváth POSTED July 11th, 2012

Hi! I have got some questions. Have you already received my helmet design? Can I send you more designs?
Thanks for your help!
(Good luck Mark!:))

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 12th, 2012

Yes Milena – your design has been received and if you’d like to enter again, that’s fine too (no restrictions on how many designs per person).

Yanlin POSTED July 11th, 2012

hello!I’ve just upoladed a WINRAR zip file,can you receive it and open it right?

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 12th, 2012

Yes Yanlin, don’t worry – we’ve received your entry and it’s in the correct format.

Steve Grady POSTED July 10th, 2012

Entered my design on Sunday… uses the colours from Marks logo and the southern cross. Did it make it?

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 12th, 2012

Yes Steve – your design made it to the database successfully.

Daniel POSTED July 10th, 2012

Hi, when does this competition close? and I’m drawing my helmet, does it have to be perfect? Thanks

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 10th, 2012

Hi Daniel – the comp closes on July 27, so you have just under three weeks yet. Doesn’t have to be perfect, just have fun with it. Good luck in the comp!

ethan anning POSTED July 10th, 2012

just got back from silverstone where i watched mark take the win, and it was great. well done mark! just putting the finishing touches to the helmet now, hope you like it when you see it.

timothy schmalenberg POSTED July 09th, 2012

well i think my design submitted, it possits of the traditional blue, red and yellow (for red bull) whilst adding the aboriginal flag colours and the australian flag. hope Mark Webber likes my design and i’ll see him in singapore :) )

Sandeep Kumar POSTED July 09th, 2012

Well done Mark @ Silverstone, thanks for creating this competition, and please confirm my entry is received, thanks

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 09th, 2012

Hi Sandeep – yes, you successfully uploaded your entry!

timothy schmalenberg POSTED July 09th, 2012

i have one more question, because i drew it all, it’s not perfectly portioned will that be a problem or will it be fixed and re portioned correctly?

timothy schmalenberg POSTED July 09th, 2012

how do i know if ive submitted my helmet design correctly?, and because i drew it by hand and coloured the sponsors and design will the small white gaps threw the colouring show up on the helmet?

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 09th, 2012

Hi Timothy – don’t worry, your design was successfully submitted to the database. Really you should use the templates provided (download the files in your preferred format, draw on, then scan back in and send via zip file), however you have followed the template design very closely so I’m sure that’s fine.

Simon Rae POSTED July 09th, 2012

Just submitted my design whilst watching Mark win at Silverstone! Let’s hope he can bring it home in Singapore wearing my design.

Vicki POSTED July 08th, 2012

Hi Iam trying to upload the PDF so my son can do the design. It would not let us eithen enter our details, he really wants to enter,

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 09th, 2012

Hi Vicki – we will pass on your email address to our IT team and see if they are able to assist.

Wade POSTED July 08th, 2012

Just uploaded a zip file, but just wanted to ask if it indeed go there? Put a LOT of work in!!1 :-\

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 09th, 2012

Hi there – if your entry is under the name ‘Thomas Wade Rushton’ then yes, we have received it – your hard work hasn’t gone to waste! Good luck in the comp.

Geoffrey Rogers POSTED July 08th, 2012

Just submitted design. Want to confirm it was received..?

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 09th, 2012

Yes Geoffrey, your design has been received. Good luck in the comp.

Simon Rae POSTED July 08th, 2012

Hi there, do you have the original vector artwork for the helmet? It would be much easier to edit with the existing outlines. Thanks!

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 09th, 2012

Hi Simon, I’m afraid that we are only offering the file formats we have already provided for download to keep things simple and fair – hope you understand!

Kasey harward POSTED July 08th, 2012

I dont know how to enter how do i enter??

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 09th, 2012

Hi Kasey – you need to ‘like’ Mark’s page on Facebook to be able to view the promotion. The entry details are all there once you do. Simply download the template format of choice, design the templates (all five), then upload as a zip file. If you are still having trouble we can get one of our IT people to contact you.

Kirsten Scott POSTED July 08th, 2012

hi, just wanting to make sure I submitted my design right? :)

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 09th, 2012

Hi Kirsten – yes, don’t worry, we’ve received your design and all appears to be in order!

Zlatka Subotičanec POSTED July 06th, 2012

I forgot to ask, did you guys get my entry? :)

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 09th, 2012

Yes Zlatka – your design has been successfully uploaded; good luck in the comp!

Kirsten Scott POSTED July 06th, 2012

Hi, just wondering if I have submitted my design correctly?

Thanks :D

Leanne POSTED July 04th, 2012

Hello there, My computer skills are limited and i was hoping for confirmation that my entry was submitted as instructed…..Thank you and have a great day.

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 04th, 2012

Hi Leanne – don’t worry, your design has been submitted just fine. Good luck in the comp!

Glen Hall POSTED July 04th, 2012

Hi guys
uploaded my entry last night. It’s represents both contempory and cultural Australia, hence the combination of green & gold flames, indigenous art complete with boomerangs and bosing kangaroo. It’s also to remind Mark that all of Australia are behind him all the way. Enjoy!

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 04th, 2012

Thank you Glen – good luck in the competition!

Justin Kaye POSTED July 03rd, 2012

Gday MW Team!
I’ve uploaded my design today. It’s an Aboriginal/Dreaming theme. If anyone knows anything about Aussie grit it’s the Aboriginal people! Around the base is the Rainbow Snake; the creator of the land and thus the road upon which Mark is a master. On the top is the story of how the the Southern Cross came to be, with Cockatoos as the points. Also representative of the Eureka – an important event in Australian political history. You can’t get more Australian than the Ularu – Ayers Rock – at the heart of Australia. And just like the Boomerang, Mark keeps coming back! And then around the back is the Bullroarer – I think it speaks for itself.
It wont win any contests for colouring in between the lines, granted – I’m no artists. But even if I don’t win, I hope it’s well received. When I saw this competition I had an epiphany and had to get it out of my head and onto paper!
Cheers,
Justin.

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 03rd, 2012

Sounds fantastic Justin – good luck in the competition!

Christopher Giannone POSTED July 03rd, 2012

Hey guys! could you please confirm receipt of my entry as my facebook froze after I clicked ‘submit’
Thanks!

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 04th, 2012

Hi Christopher – don’t worry, your entry made it into our database despite Facebook freezing. Good luck in the comp!

ethan anning POSTED July 02nd, 2012

are you allowed to draw on the red bull logo?

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 04th, 2012

Hi Ethan – I’m afraid the Red Bull logo will need to remain as-is, but you can draw around it/behind it.

GSimpson POSTED July 02nd, 2012

Re: Julia’s question, the offical entry T&Cs note only one entry person. This is on the Facebook upload page. ?

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 04th, 2012

Hi there – so as not to cause any further confusion, the T&Cs have been adjusted to reflect that there are no restrictions on multiple entries.

Tom Bell POSTED July 01st, 2012

Just entered! : ) I’m packing my bags now just in case : )

Alejandro Aguilar POSTED July 01st, 2012

Hello!!! you have received my design??
and the example of it in the car???

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED July 02nd, 2012

Hi Alejandro – yes, we have successfully received your race helmet design entry. Good luck!

Randall Simmons POSTED June 30th, 2012

hey guys did you receive my design?

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED June 30th, 2012

Hi Randall – yes, we’ve just checked our database and your design was successfully submitted. Good luck!

Julia POSTED June 29th, 2012

Only one entry per person allowed?

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED June 30th, 2012

Hi Julia – no, there are no restrictions if you would like to submit another entry.

Zac Coombes POSTED June 29th, 2012

Hi Guys just wondering whether or not you have received my design??

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED June 29th, 2012

Hi Zac – yes, we have just checked the entry database and your design was successfully submitted for the competition. Good luck!

Zlatka Subotičanec POSTED June 29th, 2012

I’ve just posted my entry, let’s hope Mark likes it ;)

Ashley Takwalai POSTED June 28th, 2012

I am having a lit of trouble to enter the compitition ? please guide me .ASHA 1

Mark Webber Site Manager POSTED June 28th, 2012

Hi Ashley – we have forwarded your details on to our tech team and someone will be in touch with you soon to guide you through the process.

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