SEMA Media Release: NASCAR's Kenny Wallace Joins SEMA D.C. Rally Celebrity Roster

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org
SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 104


NASCAR'S KENNY WALLACE JOINS SEMA D.C. RALLY CELEBRITY ROSTER

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (April 26, 2002) - Kenny Wallace, race driver in both NASCAR 
Busch and Winston Cup competitions this season, will attend the SEMA Washington 
Rally reception on Wednesday, May 15, on Capitol Hill, according to Linda 
Spencer, SEMA director of international and government relations.

"We're delighted that Mr. Wallace and motorsports promotions master George 
deBidart will attend the reception in honor of the Congressional Automotive 
Performance and Motorsports Caucus," said Spencer.

Wallace and deBidart join Democrat ace James Carville and Republican insider 
Frank Luntz who are already on the agenda for SEMA's sixth annual salute to the 
77-member congressional Caucus.

In a debate scheduled immediately prior to the reception, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. 
that afternoon, Carville and Luntz will spar with each other as they present 
their respective political party perspectives on the nation's state of politics, 
this fall's mid-term congressional elections, and issues affecting small 
business and the automotive industry.

Spencer said that SEMA has invited all the members of Congress to both the 
reception and the debate, with special invitations to the members of the Caucus. 
The bi-partisan caucus is co-chaired by Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-CO) and 
Congressman Sander Levin (D-MI). Formed in 1996 to raise the profile of the 
motorsports and specialty automotive industry nationally and in the nation's 
capitol, the Caucus has consistently supported the industry.

Senator Campbell will host an "insider breakfast" on Thursday, May 16.

For more information about SEMA's DC trip, contact Spencer, lindas@sema.org, or 
202/783-4032.

SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, represents the $26 billion 
specialty automotive industry. The trade association has more than 5,100 member 
companies. It is the authoritative source of research data, trends and market 
growth information for automakers and the specialty auto products industry. The 
industry provides appearance, performance, comfort, convenience and technology 
products for passenger cars, minivans, trucks, SUVs and recreational vehicles. 
For more information, contact SEMA at 1575 S. Valley Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA, 
91765-3914; call 909/396-0289; or visit <www.sema.org> or 
<www.enjoythedrive.com>.

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