Do you remember the time when you fell in love with your favorite hobby or passion? For some, you could be a music aficionado, sports fanatics, foodies, auto junkies, craft beer enthusiasts or collector. For me, I’m an auto fanatic! I love anything with a motor and wheels attached to it. I should clarify that I’m no gear head, but a lover how an automobile can tell a story in the way it is parked or drives. After visiting showrooms, factories, car shows and auto rallies I feel I am a ” DieHard Auto Fan “.
What is Your From the Start Story
One of my most recent adventures took me to Charlotte Motor Speedway to drive a Richard Petty Nascar. As I was taking my 10 laps at 140 mph around the speedway I realized I love cars more than I thought. How DieHard are you about your passion? Sears is hosting events around the country at spots that generate passionate interest like the X Games in Austin the weekend of June 3rd.
DieHard, America’s most trusted auto battery brand, is on the hunt to find the country’s biggest, most passionate diehard fans across numerous categories through its “From the Start” contest. From now through December 11, the DieHard brand will celebrate the craze and fandom of diehards by inviting them to submit the story of how they first became fanatics for a chance to win their very own custom diehard fan experience.
Each submission will give the fan a chance to win their very own custom diehard fan experience. The contest is open to fans from all walks of life, including music aficionados, sports fanatics, foodies, auto junkies, craft beer enthusiasts and collectors. You simply need to have the eagerness to win and the determination to share your story. In fact, let me put a bit of motivation behind your submission!
Once you share your story and upload a photo with DieHard, come back here and enter to win a $500 DieHard gift card. Simply share a bit of your story — your “from the start” moment — with me and you could win. Entering is easy through the form below. Giveaway ends at 11:59pm on June 19th. Open to US residents only.
claudia sandoval says
My hubby is a super fanatic of classical cars, he told me that his dad use to have 4-5 cars in his garage, they were all classics and he would help his dad fix them up! So classic cars bring back great memories of times with his dad in the garage fixing up classic cars!
carol clark says
i fell in love with redoing my home from top to bottom its become one of the things i love the most seeing how i like things
Danielle Bell says
From the start with my father I was always working on things with him and I am now showing my son and having him help me with small projects we can do together.
Chrissie N says
I love to trail run and enjoy nature.
Jill Jackson says
I remember wanting to be a mechanic and being able to repair my own cars without help. I now can do all my repairs myself and am going to build a drag car to leave to my grandchildren.
patrick jones says
I had cooked for myself a lot of my life, but not a lot for others! I also didn’t do anything fancy, even experiment or try a lot of different spices…but over the past 10 yrs have definitely gotten into cooking much more! I’ve looked up new things/recipes online and made them…and I use a ton of spices now. One thing I enjoy doing is picking up some new vegetable or fruit I’ve never used/tried before and come home and look up how to cook it or make some dish with it for variety! I have definitely grown in the kitchen and now instead of waiting for mama to make something I really like or go out to eat…I just make it myself!
Rebecca Oakleaf says
One of my favorite things to do is garden. I enjoy veggies but I really love flowers and my latest joy is my backyard orchard. I fell in love with the idea while doing some research online and I had to give it a try. I was a bit afraid at first when I began pruning the trees and learning how to spray but keeping as organic as I can but I am learning and loving it. One day I hope to have a wonderful orchard my grand kids will enjoy.
Cheryl Larimer says
My second car was a 1969 Olds 442. The 1970’s was a wild time for street racing and I was hooked. Young girl in a fast car gave me a lifelong passion for fast cars and lasting memories.
Jeanne Rousseau says
My first car was a 1970s Plymouth Volare that I needed to clothespin the choke to keep running. I learned a lot about cars from the very beginning.
Karrie Millheim says
I have a 76 Camaro and Die Hard keeps it alive
Cheryl Burns says
my first car was a 1969 Mustang Mach I
derek jennings says
my first car was a 1999 oldsmobile cutlass and the engine blew out 3 days after I bought it.Luckily the car lot replaced the engine but then I totalled the car 2 yrs later.
Robert Burns says
my first car was an 86 vw
Patrick Pham says
I first got a honda civic
Michelle Schultz says
After my divorce I had to make a new start for my children and I so I went back to college and earned a master’s degree and became a college professor.
Brandy Monday says
When I was in junior High school, we needed to take photos for a school project, I kept trying and the photos i was taking just wasn’t coming out how I wanted them to, so I kept at it, and in those days we still used rolls of film so my parents did get a little annoyed with having to develop so many photos just for me to find the perfect one, this led me to my love of photography. I took classes for it in high school, learned how to develop film, ended up working in a photo shop for a while, and now I am always out taking photograph’s. Have even done some photo shoots for extra cash. I don’t do it a lot though because for me, its not about the money, its the love of photography and beauty that can come from it.
Adam says
Looking at old cars are so cool. Love car shows.
Tina Gilbert says
My love of gardening is my from the start passion!! I spend my of my time as a child in the garden with my grandma and I always loved it and it still brings back wonderful memories!! When I became an adult my husband and I decided to plant our own garden and I have completely fallen in love with it again!! I love passing on my passion to my children and teaching them how to grow their own food! We then started canning the food that we’ve grown 3 years ago!! I had always watched my grandma can vegetables but I had never tried it on my own, but I now I have a passion for that too!! There is nothing better than opening up a jar of green beans in January that came from my garden!! That’s my story of my story of from the start!!
Ronda Patrick says
We have this vintage car that no matter how many kids we had, he kept saying, I should sell it…. Well didn’t let him, now the teenage son and he are working on it together. It is gonna be GREAT!!!!
carol n says
I grew up in a house where you never knew when dad would come home with another car. Drove my mom nuts. I am now married to a car guy. I bought him a 1970 Cutlass a few years back, He had been working on it ever since.. A guy and his car are best friends.. he loves his Harley too!
Katie R says
I have loved crafting and coloring ever since I can remember… When I was little I was the one who tried to draw on things such as walls with crayons.
Robert messler says
My first and favorite car was a VW beetle which I turned into a hot rod.
Mindi Eden says
My 1st car was a 79 Mustang & Die Hard was one of the few things I did not have to worry about!
Giant Sis (@Giantsis) says
From the start, my now-husband got me interested in older cars! He used to work in his dad’s mechanic shop, so he knows a lot about cars and it always connects him to his dad when he talks about cars!
FRANK M says
I entered the contest with the following Die hard story – I was diagnosed with high blood pressure largely due to my high stress job. I needed to start doing something to relax me a little bit. I tried Golfing but all that did was change my frustration to a different subject. I found Fishing. I can fish for hours and think about nothing but the fish and the beauty of nature. I don’t like killing anything so I catch and release all fish i catch. I wish I would have discovered fishing earlier in life #FromtheStart
christina says
My dad loved cars he has a 72 red corvette and a Harley Springer and as a kid I love helping him I would give it to him for sure ! And as his daughter he wondered when I was older if I would still be interested and funny enough Im 31 and love it more then my brother! My dad never thought plus I got my motorcycle license and motorcycle! I would defiantly give this gift to him as a thanks!!
DAWN BRADLEY says
When i was growing up my Dad always had me and my brother help when he worked on the car. I learned a lot and now I don’t have to take my car to the shop for routine maintenance.
ERICA WEAVER says
MY FIRST CAR WAS A PONTIAC LEMANS
MICHAEL CHEVILLOT says
I have three brothers and all of us read comic books growing up. I was the only one who did not outgrow them. I love reading comics and it is so great to finally see these 20-30 year old storyline come to the big screen in a way that really justifies the comic versions. I love reading and collecting comics. The superhero (MARVEL and DC) are my favorite genre. Thanks for the opportunity.
Cole McKinnon says
My husband and I purchased a 1903 Church and transformed it into our private residence. it even made the local paper. It was a total DIY project from the start.
Heather says
i had my husband enter the contest. He is a diehard fan of military history. He’s also a combat vet that was injured.
Candace Galan-Calderon says
From the time my mom taught me how to cook I have been in love with cooking! I show people I love them through food!
Marie Gibbs says
I love old cars I love to go to carshows.
Dawn Kaestner says
I love to bake and now my son does it right along with me!
Paula Adams says
My (now) husband introduced me to car mania years ago, including his passion for Indy racing and classic Mini-Coopers! We have a 1966 CooperS, which is our pride and joy!
Kobi Hensley says
My fiance has a VW that he’s restoring, he bought me a black & white VW convertible that I absolutely love. I was hooked. We now show our cars and attend VW races.
Mindy says
I fell in love with scrapbooking when it first became popular. It’s had its ups and downs through the years but I still enjoy “scrappin” and have many scrapbooks to prove it. I like that my family will always have photos and stories to share.
sal says
I grew up with hot rodders and the passion stayed alive into my adult years!
Andrea Peregretti says
My hobby is updating and remodeling our home. We started with small projects and they keep getting bigger and bigger! The improvements bring me a lot of joy, and I have tremendous pride for my home.
James L. says
I am a die hard fan of photography…love it…started 30 years ago with a diving trip and have been collecting lenses and going on trips ever since
Marlene Rose says
In Jr high I had a class of home ec and had to sew an apron. I then becam very passionate about sewing. I enjoy the fun of making something and having my own hjomemade clothes to wear.
Katrucha Huork says
My first car was a 2000 Ford Focus and DieHard continues to keep it going.
Renee says
My hobby is entering sweepstakes. When we won a car about 7 years ago is when I picked up this hobby.
John says
My wife bought me a beer making kit a few years ago. It has become a big hobby of mine now.
Rachael J says
I loved hanging out with my dad and learning how to take apart, put together and drive an old beetle.
gary says
My dad introduced me to Craftsman tools and Die Hard batteries. Ever since then, I will not use anything else. When I grab my tools and use them, It makes me feel like I am 7 years old helping my dad change a starter or alternator. Him teaching me which way the bolt turns to loosen and the smell of the grease. I get that feeling in my stomach remembering the joys. Those are the memories that I want to create for my children.
Connie Shafer says
We pulled an old FJ Landcrusier out of a field and fell in love with it. Much to our surprise it still cranked when we started it up! Diehard, doesn’t die!
ARLENE says
do you do the work on the classic cars
Jeannette Harkin says
My husband is a die hard race fan…whether its cars, motorcycles you name it he loves it. It’s great to see him so passionate about his hobby. He works so hard each day at the factory and then comes home and takes care of his family. I’m happy he has found something he enjoys!