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CART- Team Everclear Press Release

7 March 2000

TEAM EVERCLEAR …………  PRESS RELEASE 
SUBJECT: CART Toyota Atlantic Series       

WARREN, OH. Team Everclear  based in Austintown Ohio will be practicing  
their brand new C.A.R.T Toyota Series race car at Nelson Ledges 2 mile race  
course on March 13,14,15. Team Everclear brings with them one of the most 
exciting, talented drivers to appear on the C.A.R.T Toyota Series since its 
start over 25 years ago. Just 18 years old, Cemal Yelkin is a second 
generation driver that began his racing career at the age of 5. "Cemal holds 
the current track record at Nelson Ledges and we expect he will do well with 
his new car." Said Ahsen Yelkin, the teams owner and Cemal's father.
 This test is in preparation of the first race of the season at Homestead FL 
the following weekend, March 23-26. 

 The CART Toyota Atlantic Series provides significant exposure and an 
excellent marketing opportunity. Team Everclear still has sponsorship 
opportunities open for the remainder of the season. The schedule consists of 
12 events over 8 months, running side by side with the CART Fed/Ex Series.