Sprint Presents Auto Racing Day at the 2008 NAIAS

DETROIT, Nov. 27 -- Auto Racing Day will roar into the 2008 NorthAmerican International Auto Show (NAIAS) on Friday, Jan. 25, 2008 duringNAIAS Public Days. Presented by Sprint, and in its third year, the eventoffers race fans of all ages the chance to come to the show on Auto RacingDay and participate in a variety of onsite activities.

"The checkered flag is waving and we're calling all motorsports and racefans to rush to the finish line to capture the prize of fun and excitementon Auto Racing Day during NAIAS Public Days," said Carl Galeana, seniorco-chairman for the NAIAS 2008. "We have so much in store for this eventthat we urge all race enthusiasts to get in gear and come down to the NAIASto participate in all of our special attractions."

As presenting sponsor, Sprint brings unprecedented excitement to RacingDay by bringing a special interactive display that showcases four 3/4-scaleracing simulators. Auto enthusiasts familiar with the NASCAR Sprint CupSeries will get the chance to absorb the feeling of a real-life drivingexperience when they climb behind the wheel and join with family andfriends in a race to the finish line.

Fans also can enjoy the sights and sounds of NASCAR Sprint Cup Racesthrough exclusive video footage, free giveaways, and surprise appearancesby some of racing's top drivers.

"We are absolutely delighted to bring the thrills of the NASCAR SprintCup Series to NAIAS guests," said Kim Green-Kerr, area vice president --Michigan & Northwest Ohio, Sprint. "Next to actually putting you in a racecar, we can't think of a better way to give race fans the experience ofbeing behind the wheel during a race."

Show cars and other classic race cars will be on display throughout theNAIAS show floor and Cobo concourse. For those interested in a differentperspective, even more Auto Racing Day activities will be provided by theAmerican Le Mans Series, the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, and IndyCar, aswell as participating automotive manufacturers and other racing-themedorganizations. The LeMay Museum -- America's Car Museum(R) -- will exhibita historical perspective to celebrate the history and excitement of autoracing.

Race fans start your engines and watch for more details in the upcomingweeks about pre-registration for exclusive NAIAS events, giveaways, driverappearances, autograph signings and more!

Racing Day runs from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Jan. 25, 2008. To purchasetickets visit naias.com/SubPage.aspx?id=308.

NAIAS 2008 Official Dates

Press Preview will be held Sunday, Jan. 13 through Tuesday, Jan. 15.Industry Preview will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 16 and Thursday, Jan. 17.The annual black-tie Charity Preview will be held Friday evening, Jan. 18.Public Days will be held Saturday, Jan. 19 through Sunday, Jan. 27.

Entering its 20th year as an international event, the North AmericanInternational Auto Show is among the most prestigious auto shows in theworld and is one of the largest media events in North America. The NAIASis the only auto show in the United States to earn an annual distinguishedsanction of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeursd'Automobiles, the Paris- based alliance of automotive trade associationsand manufacturers from around the world. The NAIAS Web site can beaccessed at naias.com. Don't Miss It for the World!