DETROIT, Jan. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- NAIAS Racing Day will commence at the
2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit on Friday,
Jan. 25 during NAIAS Public Days. Presented by Sprint, and in its third
year, the event offers motorsports fans the rare opportunity to meet
American Le Mans Series, IndyCar Series and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
superstars and walk away with exclusive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and
Sprint-branded giveaways.
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"Motorsports enthusiasts have always been extremely supportive of the
NAIAS," said Carl Galeana, senior co-chairman for the NAIAS 2008. "In
addition to viewing the stellar lineup of 2008 auto show exhibits, visitors
to Racing Day will be able to engage in state-of-the-art driving simulators
and interact with some of auto-racing's biggest celebrities."
Drivers confirmed for autograph signings during NAIAS Racing Day include:
-- American Le Mans Series Driver Bryan Herta
Jan. 25, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Michigan Hall
-- IndyCar Series Drivers Marco Andretti and Tony Kanaan
Jan. 25, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Michigan Hall
-- NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver Sam Hornish, Jr.
Jan. 25, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Dodge display (located on the NAIAS Show
Floor)
-- Stock Car World Speed Record Holder Russ Wicks
Jan. 25, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.- Dodge display (located on the NAIAS Show
Floor)
-- NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver Greg Biffle
Jan. 25, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.-- Sprint Booth (located on Cobo Concourse)
Fans will have the chance to meet with some of auto racing's biggest
names when The Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix kicks-off the driver
interaction with a question and answer session featuring American Le Mans
Series Driver Bryan Herta and IndyCar Series Drivers Marco Andretti and
Tony Kanaan -- the 2007 Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix Champion, at 2:30
p.m. in Michigan Hall. Larry Henry of WWJ Newsradio 950 AM will serve as
the moderator for this session.
The excitement will continue with the Dodge Challenger Super Stock
Concept with 392 HEMI(R), presented by Dodge and MOPAR(R), on display in
Michigan Hall. Stock Car World Speed Record Holder Russ Wicks' Dodge
Charger, the vehicle that hit 244.9 mph, will also be on display in
Michigan Hall.
As presenting sponsor, Sprint will provide a special interactive
display that showcases four 3/4-scale racing simulators. Auto enthusiasts
familiar with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will get the chance to have
their own real- life driving experience when they climb behind the wheel
and compete with family and friends in a race to the finish line.
"The NAIAS gives Sprint a wonderful opportunity to share its love of
racing with fans from across the country," said Kim Green-Kerr, area vice
president - Michigan & Northwest Ohio, Sprint. "We hope that this event
will help satisfy race fans who simply cannot wait for the start of the
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series opener in February."
Randy Owens, Motorsports Artist, will be on-hand to sign the official
NAIAS 2008 poster from 2 to 3 p.m. in Michigan Hall. International DJ
Captn20 is also scheduled to perform during NAIAS Racing Day in Michigan
Hall from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
NAIAS Racing Day runs from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Jan. 25, 2008. To
purchase tickets visit http://www.naias.com.
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.
The North American International Auto Show
Rod Alberts -- Executive Director
Entering its 20th year as an international event, the North American
International Auto Show is among the most prestigious auto shows in the
world and is one of the largest media events in North America. The NAIAS is
the only auto show in the United States to earn an annual distinguished
sanction of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs
d'Automobiles, the Paris- based alliance of automotive trade associations
and manufacturers from around the world. The NAIAS Web site can be accessed
at http://www.naias.com. Don't Miss It for the World!
SOURCE North American International Auto Show
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