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FW: SMT - RHONDA HARTMAN SMITH

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Bowling 
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2002 11:39 AM
To: 'jon.ebinger@espn.com'
Subject: SMT - RHONDA HARTMAN SMITH



presents a satellite media tour with

Rhonda Hartman-Smith
Top Fuel National Hot Rod Association's (NHRA)
 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002
11:00 AM -1:00 PM (EASTERN)
  
LADY PRO RACE CAR DRIVER 
to 
DISPEL THE MYSTERY BETWEEN WOMEN AND CARS

Offers Tips And Insights To Upcoming Spring/Summer Auto Trends And
Maintenance That Makes Driving Easier And Safer

WHO:      Top Fuel NHRA driver Rhonda Hartman-Smith.
 
WHAT:     Women have been given the short "stick-shift" for years when it
has come to their perceived skills and abilities behind the wheel.
Similarly, many jokes have been made about their skills repairing and
maintaining their cars from basic oil changes to checking tire pressure.
With the upcoming hot summer season, when car maintenance is paramount and a
common chore, Pro championship NHRA race car icon Rhonda Hartman-Smith will
talk about the myths and demonstrate easy-to-use techniques for maintaining
one's automobile this summer season with easy-to-use products like FRAM sure
DRAIN (tm).
 
About Rhonda:
Won first event in IHRA competition at age 19, making her the youngest Top
Fuel winner ever and first female winner in history. 
2000: Competed in a full schedule of events for the first time since her
1993 debut, advancing to one semifinal round 
1997: Reached semifinals of prestigious U.S. Nationals 
1995: Finished second in IHRA championship points standings 
1994: IHRA Rookie of the Year 
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