NBC Sports 'International Auto Show' Special on Sunday Jan. 22 From 1-3 p.m. EST

DETROIT, Dec. 13 -- For the second consecutive year, NBC Sports will present a two-hour special broadcast of the "International Auto Show" on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, 1-3 p.m. EST. The "International Auto Show" will feature the exciting production and concept vehicles of the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

"The NAIAS was a great success for NBC Sports last year in our inaugural broadcast of the event -- we're delighted to partner with them once again this year and we fully expect it to be an even greater success for us, and for the NAIAS," said Jon Miller, Senior Vice President of Sports Programming, NBC Sports.

Hosted by NASCAR on NBC and TNT pre-race host and play-by-play commentator Bill Weber, with analyst Benny Parsons and reporters Allen Bestwick, Dave Burns and Marty Snider, NBC Sports' presentation of the International Auto Show will include features of the hottest cars on the market and special appearances by some of the biggest names in NASCAR and NBC Entertainment.

"We are thrilled to have NBC broadcast from the show again, it was a great success last year and was enjoyed by millions," said Richard Genthe, NAIAS 2006 Senior Co-chairman. "NBC Sports allows automotive enthusiasts from across the nation to step into the most celebrated auto event in North America."

NAIAS 2005 featured more than 60 vehicle unveilings as well as more than 6,000 journalists from 43 countries, and more than 200 television stations. It is the single largest media event in North America and a must-attend for international journalists and top industry executives. The NAIAS 2006 expects to unveil more than 60 vehicles and have another year of unmatched media presence.

James Shiftan is the producer of the International Auto Show on NBC. Sam Flood is Coordinating Producer, NBC Sports and David Neal is Executive Producer, NBC Sports.

NBC Sports

NBC Universal Sports & Olympics presents viewers with a lineup of prestigious sports properties. As America's Olympic Network, NBC will bring television's most powerful property to hundreds of millions of viewers through 2012. Beginning in 2006, NBC becomes the exclusive home of the NFL's premier primetime television package: "Football Night in America" will encompass more than four hours of NFL coverage, including the primetime studio show hosted by Bob Costas, the most honored sportscaster of his generation, and the premier primetime game of the week "NBC's Sunday Night NFL Football." NASCAR highlights the NBC Sports calendar from July through November. NBC Sports and the NHL enjoy a revenue sharing partnership, with broadcasts beginning in January 2006. NBC's marquee golf events include the U.S. Open, Ryder Cup, and a PGA Tour lineup that includes The Players Championship and the President's Cup. Other NBC Sports properties include Notre Dame football, Wimbledon, the French Open, and thoroughbred racing's Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. On USA Network, the sports lineup includes the Masters, Ryder Cup, and PGA Tour; more than 100 hours of U.S. Open tennis coverage; and popular primetime coverage of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

NAIAS 2006 Official Dates

Press Preview Days will be held Sunday, Jan. 8, through Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006. Industry Preview Days will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 11 and Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006. The Charity Preview will be held Friday evening, Jan. 13, 2006. Public Days are Saturday, Jan. 14, through Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006.

  The North American International Auto Show
  Rod Alberts - Executive Director

Entering its 18th 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 HERE . Don't Miss It for the World!