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`Stars' of `The Fast & The Furious' Make Special Live Appearance at L.A. Auto Show

Blue Nissan Maxima & Orange Toyota Supra Offer Fans and Media a Shot of Testosterone with Actual Racing Simulations from Hit Film Now on DVD

WHAT: A chance to "race" inside an authentic stunt car from the hit action movie, "The Fast and The Furious."

The actual orange turbo-charged Toyota Supra, used for stunts in "The Fast and the Furious," will be rigged to simulate the actor's driving experience for both media and fans. The blue Nissan Maxima, also driven in the film, will be there too, so everyone can experience first-hand the thrill of the neon-lit, computer/DVD-accessorized and boom-box enhanced interiors of "The Fast and Furious" cars.

WHERE: LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW Los Angeles Convention Center - Kentia Hall 1201 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, California 90015

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 5 1:00-5:00 p.m.

WHO: Chris Tuck & Tim Trella (Paul Walker and Vin Diesel stunt doubles) Craig Lieberman, Technical Consultant "Fast and Furious" Girls, Natalie Vossoogh and Callie Childers

HOW: Reporters and fans will get a chance to "race" the Toyota just like the actors when they film the close ups after the stunt drivers have done the "real" racing driving. Car will be rigged exactly like it is in the film.

Chris Tuck and Tim Trella will give racing/driving tips. They'll also talk about their movie `performances' which gave audiences some of the most amazing, adrenaline rush-inducing action and stunts ever seen on film.

Everyone gets to "tour" the Electric Blue Maxima with its bright blue Neon, DVD screens and computers working.

Craig Lieberman will discuss technical details and challenges during filming.