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Tuner Cult giveaway

2000 Nissan Skyline GT-R

2000 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) + $40,000 Cash or $250,000 Cash

$250,000or $250,000 cash
What you'd owe in tax if you win
Ends Oct 18Closes Oct 18, 2026
Free entry by mailCustom build

Official rules archived Sep 20. No purchase necessary.

Prize value
$250,000
Cash instead
$250,000
Paid entries
1 entry per $1
Free mail-in
50 entries
Free entry worth
$50
Drawing
~Oct 28

How to enter

Buy entries

1 entry per $1

  • Bonus windows multiply entries 2x to 1000x
  • Doesn't count: The number of entries received will be based on the pre-tax amount of your eligible purchase excluding shipping/handling charges, and less any discounts.

Free entry

50 entries per card

  • 3" x 5" card or paper inside a #10 business envelope
  • Mail by Oct 18, 2026
  • Same entries would cost $50 to buy
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No purchase necessary

How to enter free by mail

Second-checked Sep 21
MAIL BYOCT 182026

Mail by Oct 18, 2026

Oct 18

Postmarked by Oct 18, and it must arrive by Oct 23.

Write on the card

  1. 1full name
  2. 2complete mailing address
  3. 3phone number
  4. 4date of birth
  5. 5email address

Mail to

Tuner Cult GiveawayPO Box 209Macedon, NY 14502-0209

Exactly as printed in the rules. A different address can void the entry.

The mail piece

What to mail
3" x 5" card or paper inside a #10 business envelope
Each mail-in is worth
50 entries
Card writing
Handwritten only
Envelope writing
Handwritten only
Written by you personally
Required
Cut printer paper
Allowed
One entry per envelope
Each envelope mailed separately
Return address
Not stated in rules
Metered postage
Not stated in rules

Worked example

A mocked-up entry built from this giveaway's rules, with made-up details. Match the layout, not the ink color, unless one is specified.

Card · 3" x 5"

John Doe

123 Main Street

(555) 555-5555

01/01/1990

john.doe@example.com

Handwritten only · cut printer paper OK

Envelope

John Doe

123 Main Street

Anytown, ST 12345

Forever stamp

Tuner Cult Giveaway

PO Box 209

Macedon, NY 14502-0209

Handwritten only

What you'll need

Supplies guide
  • 3 x 5 index cardsThe size most mail-in rules ask for. A 500-pack costs a few cents a card.Amazon
  • #10 envelopesStandard business size; fits a folded or flat 3 x 5 card. Buy security-tint so the card isn't visible.Amazon
  • Black gel pensSome rules require black ink, and legible handwriting is what gets a card counted.Amazon
  • Envelope moistenerA sponge-tip moistener seals a stack of envelopes in minutes.Amazon

Forever stamps are cheapest at the post office or usps.com.

What it costs, and what it's worth

Per mail-in
$0.86
stamp and materials
Per entry, mailed
$0.0173
Per entry, bought
$1.00
One mail-in equals
$50
in purchases at the base rate

Pro members see where this mail-in ranks against every other one by value per card.

Read the mail-in paragraph from the official rules
From the official rules
“2). Mail-in: During the Sweepstakes Period, eligible Entrants can obtain Sweepstakes entries by legible hand-printing, on a 3”x 5” card or paper, their full name, complete mailing address, phone number, date of birth, and email address: Mail the card in a #10 business-sized envelope, with proper postage affixed, to: Tuner Cult Giveaway PO Box 209 Macedon, NY 14502-0209 (the “Mail-In Entry”). All entries must be postmarked by October 18, 2026 and received by October 23, 2026. If you are unable to or physically handicap you can have someone other than yourself (not more than 1 person) hand print the 3” x 5” card and #10 envelope on your behalf with your information as the entrant. Requests for confirmation of receipt of mail- in entries will not be acknowledged.”

From the fine print

What the rules say

12 notes

Disqualifiers2

Any one of these can void an entry or a win.

  • Card and envelope must be hand-printed by the entrant only and mailed individually; no 3rd-party organization may assist and bulk shipments are rejected. (One narrow exception: if you're physically unable to complete it yourself, exactly one other person may hand-print it on your behalf with your information as the entrant.)

    Show the rules' wording· Official Rules, How to Enter, Mail-in

    “Mail-in entry card and envelope must be hand printed by the Entrant only. In addition, Entrants are not permitted to use any 3rd party organization to assist with the entry process in any way (as determined by the ADMINISTRATOR). Each Envelope must be mailed individually. Bulk shipments of entries will not be accepted.”

  • Purchasing items to farm entries with intent to return them, or initiating a chargeback, is treated as fraud -- automatic disqualification and a ban from future Tuner Cult sweepstakes.

    Show the rules' wording· Official Rules, How to Enter, Mail-in section NOTE

    “Customers who initiate chargebacks for purchases will be automatically disqualified and their entries removed from the Sweepstakes.”

Advantages5

Things in the rules that work in your favor.

  • No stated cap anywhere in the rules on how many separate mail-in envelopes one person can send.

    Show the rules' wording· Official Rules, How to Enter, Mail-in

    “Each mail-in entry received with be worth fifty (50) Sweepstakes entries.”

  • The site currently advertises roughly 300 entries per $1 spent sitewide. Because a mail-in postmarked during a Bonus Entry Period automatically receives the same multiplier as purchases (no envelope marking needed), a card mailed now could be worth about 50 x 300 = 15,000 entries if it's received within 5 days of that bonus period's own deadline.

    Show the rules' wording· tunercult.com/giveaways, How do I enter?

    “Currently, for every $1 spent on our website, you'll receive 300 entries into the #TCG99 giveaway drawing !”

  • The TCG99 Mystery Cash Box ($150, on sale from $185) is separately tagged at 500x -- 75,000 entries -- currently the richest single item on the site, well above the general ~300x sitewide rate.

    Show the rules' wording· tunercult.com/giveaways, product grid

    “75,000 entries 500x”

  • Neither prize option pays out as a lump sum: the vehicle-plus-cash option is paid over six transfers, and the cash-only ($250,000) option is stretched over twelve transfers.

    Show the rules' wording· Official Rules, Prizes

    “Vehicle and cash option cash Is transferred over six transfers. Option for cash only is transferred over twelve transfers.”

  • Purchases over a Sponsor-designated dollar threshold can earn a flat bonus (e.g. 40,000 entries for a $300+ purchase), capped at 2x that bonus amount -- purchase-only, no benefit to a mail-in-only entrant.

    Show the rules' wording· Official Rules, How to Enter, Online Purchase Entry

    “Sponsor may offer bonus entries for purchases exceeding a designated dollar amount during certain bonus periods (Ex: 40,000 bonus entries awarded for a purchase of $300 or greater). LIMIT OF 2X MAXIMUM ENTRIES BONUS ENTRIES THROUGH THIS METHOD (Ex: 40,000 bonus entries; maximum 80,000 bonus entries).”

Extra free entries1

  • The rules mention the Sponsor 'may offer Entries to become a Tuner Cult App subscriber' (Apple and Google devices) but give no detail on how many entries, cost, or process -- can't be verified as a usable free method.

    Show the rules' wording· Official Rules, How to Enter, Online Purchase Entry

    “Note: During the Sweepstakes Period the Sponsor may offer Entries to become a Tuner Cult App subscriber. This includes Apple and Google devices.”

Timing2

  • If a mail-in's would-be postmark date falls on a Sunday or federal holiday, the rules require postmarking it the next business day instead.

    Show the rules' wording· Official Rules, How to Enter, Mail-in

    “In the event a postmark date falls on a Sunday or federal holiday, the mail-in entry must be postmarked on the following business day.”

  • The mail-in bonus is automatic based on postmark date (no code or marking to write), but the entrant must know the exact Bonus Entry Period boundaries and get the card received within 5 days of THAT period's own deadline -- not the overall Oct 23 received-by date -- to actually be credited the multiplier.

    Show the rules' wording· Official Rules, How to Enter, Mail-in

    “Your mail-in entry must have a postmark date that corresponds to a Bonus Period and be received within five (5) days of each Period’s deadline.”

Costs1

  • Winner must visit Irvine, CA within 30 days of notification to pick up the vehicle; unlike some sponsors, these rules never say Tuner Cult pays for the winner's travel or lodging to get there -- the general catch-all makes any expense not specifically covered the winner's own responsibility.

    Show the rules' wording· Official Rules, Prizes

    “All other expenses associated with Prize acceptance or usage not specifically mentioned herein are the responsibility of the Winner.”

Oddities1

  • The giveaways page's own footer disclaimer claims eligibility is open to the 50 states, DC, and Canada, and voids Quebec specifically -- but the actual Official Rules PDF never mentions the District of Columbia or Quebec at all, only Puerto Rico and 'USA territories'. Recorded eligibility here follows the official rules only.

    Show the rules' wording· tunercult.com/giveaways, footer disclaimer

    “Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada. Void in Puerto Rico, Quebec and US territories and where prohibited by law.”

Entering free by mail?What to buy, what the rules allow, and how to keep the cost of a card under a dollar.Mail-in supplies guide

What you win

Prize

Grand Prize

1 winner
  • 2000 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34)$200,000
  • $40,000 Cash$40,000
Value per winner
$240,000
Cash instead
$250,000
Delivery
Winner picks up in Irvine, CA
Travel paid by sponsor
No
Taxes
Winner responsible for all local, state, and federal taxes; must complete an IRS W9 (or W8-BEN for Canadians); an IRS Form 1099 will be filed in the Winner's name.
Winner must respond within
72 hours
Winner contacted by
phone, email, mail
To claim the prize
  • Sign an affidavit
  • Return a W-9
  • Sign a publicity release
  • Show a driver's license
  • Show proof of insurance
  • Pick the prize up in person
  • Answer a skill-testing question (Canada)

Who can enter, and when

Eligibility and dates

Minimum age
18+
Where
US and CA
Excluded
US-PR
Driver's license
Not stated in rules
Past winners
Excluded for 12 months (household, any sweepstakes)
Opens
Aug 29, 2026
Closes
Oct 18, 2026
Drawing
On or about Oct 28, 2026
Time zone
America/Los_Angeles
Administrator
American Sweepstakes & Promotion Co., Inc.

Before you enter

Is Tuner Cult legit?

What the public record shows. We list facts with sources rather than a rating, so you can judge.

  • 52 giveaways on record, the earliest from Dec 13, 2025
  • 95 published winners
  • Latest: Jeremy Rada (Orlando, Florida) won 2019 Toyota GT86 TRD “Special Edition” + $5,000
  • A state business registration exists for the company named in the rules
  • Drawings administered by American Sweepstakes & Promotion Co., Inc
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2000 Nissan Skyline GT-R giveaway: FAQ

How do I enter the Tuner Cult 2000 Nissan Skyline GT-R giveaway for free?

Mail 3" x 5" card or paper inside a #10 business envelope to Tuner Cult Giveaway, PO Box 209, Macedon, NY 14502-0209, postmarked by Oct 18, 2026 and received by Oct 23, 2026. Each mail-in is worth 50 entries, the same as $50 in purchases. Follow the exact card and envelope rules on this page; a missing field can void the entry.

When does the 2000 Nissan Skyline GT-R giveaway end?

Entries close Oct 18, 2026. The drawing is on or about Oct 28, 2026.

How much is the 2000 Nissan Skyline GT-R giveaway worth?

The official rules put the approximate retail value at $250,000. The winner can take $250,000 in cash instead. Prizes are taxable income at their value, so the winner owes income tax on it.

How many entries do you get per dollar?

The base rate is 1 entry per $1. During bonus windows Tuner Cult multiplies entries 2x to 1000x.

Who can enter?

Entrants must be 18 or older and live in US or CA. Excluded: US-PR.

Has anyone actually won a Tuner Cult giveaway?

Yes. Tuner Cult has published 95 winners that we have recorded with links to each announcement, most recently Jeremy Rada (2019 Toyota GT86 TRD “Special Edition” + $5,000).

Details on this page come from the official rules retrieved Sep 20, 2026 and second-checked Sep 21, 2026. If anything differs, the official rules govern. Report an error.