Hartford, Conn. - The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG) invites fans to enter to win an opportunity to attend a major stock car race in Miami this November, spend five nights in Miami Beach and go on an exclusive water excursion with NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer. Starting today, fans can go online to enter at www.TheHartfordRacing.com.

"We are thrilled to offer fans this exclusive experience with Clint Bowyer," said Michael Concannon, senior vice president The Hartford. "And it's great to be able to kick off this promotion during our primary sponsorship of the Richard Childress Racing-prepared No. 33 Hartford Chevrolet at Loudon."

The grand prize package for the winner and their guest will take place November 18-23 includes:

• Two grandstand tickets to a major stock car race in the Miami area
• Round trip airfare
• Five night hotel accommodations at a Miami area Holiday Inn®
• $500 spending money
• Boat outing with Clint Bowyer

"This will be a pretty cool fan opportunity," said Bowyer. "It's an incredible atmosphere with everything that goes on in Miami at the end of the season. I think everyone wants to get down there to see the champion crowned, but to get to have a little bit of fun on top of that will be great."

There is no purchase necessary to enter. Fans can log on to www.thehartfordracing.com and enter until 11:59 p.m. EDT on Oct. 1, 2009

About The Hartford
Celebrating nearly 200 years, The Hartford (NYSE: HIG) is an insurance-based financial services company that serves households, businesses and employees by helping to protect their assets and income from risks, and by managing wealth and retirement needs. A Fortune 500 company, The Hartford is recognized widely for its service expertise and as one of the world's most ethical companies. More information on the company and its financial performance is available at www.thehartford.com.