Can You 'Handle the Drive?' Robert Bosch Corporation Educates Teen Drivers on Safety Benefits of Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Technology Through BMW Program

What: In conjunction with BMW, the Robert Bosch Corporation will offer an opportunity for you and a teenage guest to get behind the wheel of an all-new BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle to experience the safety advantages of ESP on a simulated road course.

ESP helps prevent rollovers, skids and spins to keep vehicles on the road.

A recent study from the University of Iowa found 34 percent more drivers maintain control with ESP during critical driving scenarios.

Who: Bosch technical experts will be on hand to present information on ESP technology, answer your questions and assist you in driving the BMW X3.

  When:   Sunday, April 25, 2004
          12 - 2 p.m. (lunch provided)

  Where:  Arlington Park Race Track
          2200 West Euclid Avenue
          Arlington Heights, Illinois

  Detailed Driving Directions:

  *  Directions from the North

Take I-94 South to Willow Road (which becomes Palatine Road). Take Palatine Road to Route I-53 South. Take I-53 South and exit at Euclid Avenue East. Park entrance is 2 blocks down on the left.

* Directions from the East

Take I-90 West to Route 53 North. Take 53 for 2 miles. Exit Euclid Avenue East. Park entrance is 2 blocks down on the left.

* Directions from the South (or Southeast, including O'Hare)

Take the Northwest Tollway (I-90 West toward Rockford), and exit at Route 53 North. Take 53 for 2 miles. Exit at Euclid Avenue East. Park entrance is 2 blocks down on the left.

* Directions from the West

Take the Northwest Tollway (I-90 East) toward Chicago. Exit at Route 53 North. Take 53 for 2 miles. Exit at Euclid Avenue East. Park entrance is 2 blocks down on the left.

For more information, CONTACT: Elizabeth Kerby, +1-248-705-3828, or ekerby@eisbrenner.com , for Robert Bosch Corporation; or Eric Kosmider of Robert Bosch Corporation, +1-248-921-8725, or eric.kosmider@us.bosch.com .