GM Racing to Sponsor SEMA Fine Art Exhibit

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August 30, 2002, 8 a.m. EDT

GM Racing to Sponsor SEMA Fine Art Exhibit

DETROIT - GM Racing will sponsor the new look of the 2002 Specialty Equipment 
Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Fine Art Exhibit at the annual show in Las 
Vegas, Nev., from Tuesday, November 5 through Friday, November 8.

"SEMA's rapid growth is evidence that the automobile is revered as much more 
than just a means of transportation," said Gary Claudio, GM Racing group 
marketing manager.  "Our cars have become an integral part of our lifestyle, 
a rolling statement of who we are. A natural extension of this phenomenon is 
the blossoming interest in the world of automotive art.  

"It is an extremely diversified field, ranging from the design of a 
modern-day racing machine to a bronze of a classic street rod.  Just as we 
are committed to competitive excellence on the race track, GM Racing is proud 
to help promote and preserve the images that portray our automotive 
heritage."

This year's edition marks the 16th time that artists from around the world 
will be on display at the SEMA show.  The list of expected exhibitors reads 
like a "Who's Who" in the automotive art world, including such names as Sam 
Bass and Garry Hill, who are best known for their NASCAR-themed work, as well 
as renowned Formula 1 artists Gavin McLeod, Nicholas Watt and Bob Seabeck.  

The fast-paced exhibit will not be limited to only traditional art forms such 
as paintings, prints and sculptures. Among the full-sized displays will be 
the late Clarence Catillo's "Little Deuce Coupe", a Cadillac-powered hot rod 
made famous on the cover of Hot Rod magazine and later immortalized in song 
by the Beach Boys.  Noted artist Ken Eberts will mark the occasion by 
creating a special limited-edition print of this classic machine.  

The modern motorsports era will also be well represented in this high-speed 
gallery, as a Chevrolet Corvette C5R racecar, fresh from competition in 
sports car and endurance races across the globe, will be on display.  

A special addition to this year's show will be the GM Racing Gallery, where 
artists will be invited to offer their depiction of a significant moment in 
General Motors' long and storied history in motorsports and hot rodding.  A 
distinguished panel will judge the entries, with prizes being awarded to the 
top three.

Finally, the GM Racing Fine Art Exhibit will include a silent auction of 
various automotive art objects, with the proceeds being donated to the SEMA 
Scholarship Fund.

General Motors , the world's largest vehicle manufacturer, designs, 
builds and markets cars and trucks worldwide, and has been the global 
automotive sales leader since 1931.  More information on GM can be found at 
www.gm.com.
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Contacts:

Bob Larivee Sr.
Auto Art Promotions Inc.
248 293-5377

Gary Claudio
313 667.8570
gary.claudio@gm.com