ADVISORY/Paul Walker, Star of Universal Pictures' Upcoming Summer Film ``The Fast and the Furious,'' to Appear This Weekend at the National Import Racing Association 2001 Season Open

    --(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--

WHAT:    NIRA, the National Import Racing Association, presented by
         BFGoodrich, kicks off its 2001 Compact Car Drag Racing Series
         this weekend! Included in the festivities are a huge car
         show, manufacturers display, music, food and tons of hardcore
         racing. Cars from the film will be on site. See the cars and
         the stars!

WHEN:    Saturday, April 7 -- Noon to 8 p.m.
         Sunday, April 8 -- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE:   Los Angeles County Raceway
         6850 East Avenue T
         Littlerock, Calif. 93543