Infiniti JX35 is offered at half price for Coaches vs. Cancer program

Infiniti is selling a fully equipped 2013 JX35 crossover for half price at noon on March 12 at Gilt.com. The $55,000 truck will be discounted to $27,425 for one lucky member. The site will also offer VIP ticket packages to NCAA Tournament basketball events.

To enter, sign up online. It's free and all it takes is an e-mail address.

The full value of the car and some of the profit from the ticket packages will go to Coaches vs. Cancer, a collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

In addition to the car, the March Madness sale includes:

-- Packages to each of the second, third, Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds. Each package includes two game tickets and a two-night hotel stay. (Value: $800-$1,350)

-- Four VIP Packs to the Final Four and championship games in New Orleans, each of which includes a four-night stay at the Ritz-Carlton, dinners by acclaimed chef John Besh and “Iron Chef” Marc Forgione, drinks from a top mixologist at Club 44, and a meal with a coaching legend. (Value: $2,995)

-- Two Final Four Ultimate VIP Packs with lower, 100-level seating at the tournament. Also includes a $100 Jetsetter credit. (Value: $3,500)

The new-for-2012 Infiniti JX35 has 60-degree, 3.5-liter V6 making 265 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque. It offers seating for seven with a folding third row, including a second row that can slide forward even with a child safety seat strapped in place.

Check out www.gilt.com for more details.

By Jake Lingeman