Jim Russell Racing Drivers School, Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa Launch Wine Country Race & Retreat Package

    SONOMA, Calif.--March 10, 2003--The Wine Country in Northern California is home to world-class wineries, spa treatments and racecar driving experiences. Now travelers can get a taste of all three -- all in one trip.
    The Jim Russell Racing Drivers School and the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa have teamed up to offer the Wine Country Race & Retreat package, a vacation for couples who like to rev it up and relax.
    The Wine Country Race & Retreat includes a seat in Jim Russell's challenging 3-day Techniques of Racing Course and a 3-night stay for two people at the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa, where guests will enjoy two spa treatments, two dinners at the hotel's Harvest Cafe restaurant, and wine tasting at the renowned Andretti Winery.
    During the driving portion of the package, professional instructors at Jim Russell teach students real racing techniques -- like heel-and-toe down shifting and passing under high-speed racing conditions. Drivers get more seat time during continuous lapping sessions at Jim Russell than at any other driving school.
    For the traveler more interested in relaxing, the acclaimed Spa & Salon at the Napa Valley Marriott is a soothing retreat. The hotel's full service spa is home to the original ECHO 2 pure oxygen gas facial and also offers exclusive, signature treatments such as the Champagne Bubbly, which adds an invigorating new twist to the traditional salt glow.
    The Wine Country Race & Retreat is available for an introductory price of $2,995 per couple if purchased and completed by June 30, 2003. More information is available at www.jimrussellusa.com under the "Specials" navigation button or by calling Jim Russell Racing Drivers School at 800/733-0345.

    About Jim Russell Racing Drivers School

    For more than four decades, the Jim Russell Racing Drivers School has been dedicated to teaching true racing techniques to professional drivers and people looking for the experience of a lifetime. The school, based in Sonoma, Calif., is located at Infineon Raceway (formerly Sears Point Raceway), known as the best teaching track in the country.