ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Window World of the Capital District will present John Andretti, renowned NASCAR and IndyCar driver, at the Great Northeast Home Show on Saturday, February 9 from noon to 5pm. Andretti will be signing autographs and attendees can register to win an autographed die cast car. Also on display will be two vehicles from the Window World Powersports lineup. The event takes place February 8-10 at the Times Union Center in Albany, N.Y. Window World will be located at booths 117-120.
Window World will display two vehicles from the Window World Powersports lineup: the Window World Chopper and The Stinger. Both vehicles were designed to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® through Window World Cares™, the charitable foundation of Window World, Inc.® They will be on public display throughout the duration of the show.
"We're so happy to have John in our Window World family," said Eugene Bryan, owner of Window World of the Capital District. "His support of Window World Cares and St. Jude are really admirable."
The Window World Chopper was built by Orange County Choppers and featured on an episode of the television show American Chopper in August 2010. It was auctioned and proceeds benefited St. Jude.
The Stinger was developed by John Andretti, Andretti Autosport and Window World and is a tribute to the first winning Indianapolis 500 car, the 1911 Marmon Wasp. Window World collects the signatures of 275 former Indy 500 starters and for each signature a donation is made to St. Jude.
The Great Northeast Home Show is open Friday, February 8 from 3-9pm, Saturday 10am-7pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. Tickets for the show are available at the door and are $8 for adults and free for children under 14.
To learn more about Window World of the Capital District, please visit www.WindowWorldCapitalDistrict.com. To learn more about the Great Northeast Home Show, please visit www.GreatNortheastHomeShow.com.
Window World, Inc.®:
Window World, Inc.®, headquartered in North Wilkesboro, N.C., is America's largest replacement window and home remodeling company. An ENERGY STAR® retail partner, Window World's products have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval five years in a row. Additionally, through its charitable foundation Window World Cares™, the Window World family provides funding for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. For more information about Window World, visit www.WindowWorld.com or call 1-800 NEXT WINDOW.
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Window World of the Capital District:
Window World of the Capital District is locally owned and operated by Eugene and Karyn Bryan and offers quality replacement windows, siding and doors. The store is located at 1240 Central Ave. in Colonie, N.Y. For more information about Window World of the Capital District, visit www.WindowWorldCapitalDistrict.com or call 518-489-0889.