PONTIAC-GMC RETURNS AS OFFICIAL VEHICLES OF NHRA

GLENDORA, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2001) - The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) 
announced today that Pontiac-GMC will return in 2002 as the Official Car and 
Official Truck of the NHRA.
It will be the sixth year that Pontiac has served as the Official Car of the 
NHRA and the 13th for GMC as the Official Truck of the 50-year-old drag 
racing sanctioning organization.
"We are extremely excited to continue our relationship with Pontiac-GMC as 
the Official Car and Official Truck of the NHRA," said Tom Compton, 
president, NHRA. "We value this long-lasting partnership with Pontiac-GMC, 
which has proven, over time, to be a beneficial business relationship for 
both NHRA and Pontiac-GMC. Our goal, moving forward, will be to continue to 
provide Pontiac-GMC with the return on investment they have grown accustomed 
to through their participation in NHRA Drag Racing."
Since becoming the Official Car of the NHRA in 1996, Pontiac has earned a 
winning reputation by amassing No. 1 qualifying awards, national event wins, 
performance records and series championships. Pontiac is the all-time win 
leader among auto manufacturers in the competitive world of NHRA Pro Stock 
racing.
This season Pontiac has tallied 20 national event victories, raced in 39 
final rounds and captured 24 No. 1 qualifying spots en route to a sixth 
consecutive NHRA Manufacturer's Cup title (1996-2001).
"The power, performance and excitement of NHRA Drag Racing make Pontiac's 
participation an obvious choice for GM's Excitement division, and the 
superior capability of GMC trucks will continue to define Professional Grade 
for the NHRA's support staff as the Official Truck," said Lynn Myers, 
marketing general manager for Pontiac-GMC. "We're proud of our affiliation 
with the NHRA, and look forward to working with the sanctioning body, our 
teams and drivers and all of the participating sponsors who continue to make 
this sport grow."
In addition, Pontiac will again be the title sponsor for the 38th annual 
Pontiac Excitement NHRA Nationals presented by Summit Racing, June 13-16, 
2002. Pontiac has sponsored the summer classic at National Trail Raceway near 
Columbus, Ohio since 1996.
As the Official Car of the NHRA, Pontiac provides support vehicles for 
administrative and on-site personnel of the NHRA. As the Official Truck, GMC 
also provides support vehicles for NHRA staff, and GMC Sierras and Yukons for 
the NHRA Safety Safari, allowing them to perform their essential trackside 
duties.
Headquartered in Glendora, Calif., the NHRA is the primary sanctioning body 
for the sport of drag racing in the United States. It presents 24 national 
events through its NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series. The NHRA has more than 
80,000 members nationwide and more than 140 member tracks. The 
NHRA-sanctioned sportsman and bracket racing series' provide competition 
opportunities for drivers of all levels. The NHRA develops the stars of 
tomorrow by offering the Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series, NHRA Summit Racing 
Series, NHRA Summit Import Series and the Street Legal Program. The NHRA also 
offers the Castrol GTX Jr. Drag Racing League for youths ages 8 to 17.