27 Jun 2026, Sat

A Dealership’s Football Promotion Backfires Spectacularly

Images via Rohrman Automotive Group/Facebook

Car dealerships often run wild promotions at local sporting events, including college football games, to build goodwill with the community. That was likely the idea behind Rohrman Automotive Group’s Kicks for Cash contest at a recent Purdue game.

Things didn’t go quite as planned, however, as the promotion took an unexpected turn. The memorable mishap probably generated more buzz than a smooth giveaway ever would have.