MEDIA ALERT: Marconi Grand Prix of Cleveland presented by Firsta r Press Conference

MEDIA ALERT


WHAT:	Press Conference featuring an announcement by CART and IMG
Motorsports regarding the 2002 Marconi Grand Prix of Cleveland presented by
Firstar.

WHEN:	Thursday, February 28, 2002
		1:00 p.m. 	Press Conference begins
		2:00 p.m.	Press Conference ends

WHERE:	City Hall - Red Room
		601 Lakeside Ave., Mayor's Office - Second Floor
		Cleveland, OH 
		216/664-2000

WHY:		Join City of Cleveland Mayor Jane L. Campbell and
representatives from Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. (CART) and IMG
Motorsports for a special announcement regarding the 2002 Marconi Grand Prix
of Cleveland presented by Firstar.  FedEx Championship Series driver Max
Papis, of the Sigma AutoSport team, will also be available to address
members of the media.

PARKING:	A pay parking lot is located north of the City Hall
building.  Meter parking is also located in front of the building.

CONTACTS:	Steve Bidlack, IMG Motorsports, (614) 793-4600 
		Tina Petrigan, City of Cleveland, (216) 664-3405
		Adam Saal, Championship Auto Racing Teams, (248) 362-8800

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