TROY, Mich. – Gabriel (Ride Control LLC) has announced the launch of its “Share your Independent Spirit” photo contest on Facebook. The contest runs from Sept. 8 through Dec. 5 on The Original Gabriel page on Facebook.

Gabriel is awarding $1,000 to one first place contest winner and $500 to the second and third place winners in the voter-based contest.

“We want to champion the independent spirit of ride enthusiasts all over America,” said Lisa Bahash, president and CEO, Ride Control LLC. “It is their enthusiasm and passion for their rides that Gabriel values and has encouraged for many, many years.”

Participants are encouraged to share their independent spirit with Gabriel by showing off their “ride” on The Original Gabriel Facebook page. Entrants are requested to upload a photo of themselves and their vehicle that depicts their unique and independent spirit and passion for their vehicles. To enter a photo, participants must first “like” The Original Gabriel page on Facebook.

Viewers can peruse a gallery of uploaded photos until Nov. 14, when voting begins. From Nov. 14 through Dec. 3, anyone with a Facebook account can vote for up to three favorite Gabriel Independent Spirit photos each day. Participants are encouraged to have their family and friends vote.

Winners will be announced on or around Dec. 15 via Facebook.

The contest is open to persons 18 years of age or older residing in the U.S. Contest rules are available at the Original Gabriel Facebook page. Entrants must “like” the Original Gabriel page in order to submit photos or vote.