First-Ever Exotic Car and Cycle Show Coming to Honolulu In June; Several New Models Will Be Hawaii Debuts

HONOLULU, May 24, 2004 -- The inaugural International Exotic Car and Cycle Show, scheduled to take place June 12-13, 2004 at the Neal Blaisdell Center, will feature hundreds of exotic automobiles and motorcycles -- with several new models making their first appearance ever in Hawaii.

European exotic automobile manufacturers Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, and Lotus will be featured in the event as will motorcycle manufacturers Harley Davidson, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Buell, Honda, and Aprilia. In all, over 200 exotic cars and cycles will be on display.

Limited production supercars like the Ferrari F40, F50, 550 Barchetta and 612 Scaglietti will be flown to Hawaii just for the event. Several new exotic models including the Lamborghini Gallardo, Ferrari Challenge Stradale, and the Lotus Elise -- never before seen in Hawaii -- are scheduled to be at the show, along with classic exotic cars, new and custom cycles, choppers, and even a "Big Boy Toy" exhibit from the Honolulu Advertiser, showcasing the exotic lifestyle here in Hawaii.

"We are pleased to bring this unique Exotic Car and Cycle show to Honolulu, and are grateful to the auto and bike manufacturers who, in some cases, flew vehicles here for this event," said Bryan Lilley, show producer.

Tickets are available at the Neal Blaisdell Center box office, 777 Ward Avenue, Honolulu, 808-527-5400. Hours for the show are Saturday, June 12, 10:00 AM -10:00 PM, and Sunday, June 13,10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Tickets are $6.00 for adults (13 and over); $4.00 for seniors (62 and over) and military (with ID); $2.00 for children (7-12); and free for children six and under.

Discount coupons available at McDonald's, Dave & Busters, Hawaii Adventures Waterpark, Wallace Theatres, JN Chevrolet, Audi of Hawaii and online at www.exoticcarshow.com.

The International Exotic Car & Cycle Show is being sponsored by JN Automotive Group, and the Honolulu Advertiser. This is the first of many planned events to be produced by World Trade Center Hawaii productions. For more information please contact WTC Productions at (808) 585-6627 or go online at www.exoticcarshow.com

                                Fact Sheet

  What:
  International Exotic Car and Cycle Show

  When:
  June 12-13, 2004 at the Neal Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Avenue, Honolulu
  808-527-5400

  Saturday, June 12, 10:00 AM -  10:00 PM
  Sunday, June 13,   10:00 AM -   6:00 PM

  Significance:

European exotic automobile manufacturers Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, and Lotus are featured along with motorcycle manufacturers Harley Davidson, Kawasaki, Buell, Honda, Yamaha, and Aprilia. In all, over 150 exotic cars and 100 exotic cycles will be on display at the event. Primary sponsors of the event are the Honolulu Advertiser and JN Automotive Group, Hawaii's factory authorized dealer for Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, and Lotus. This is the first event affiliated with World Trade Center Hawaii, which focuses on promoting and facilitating trade in the State of Hawaii.

  Tickets:
  Adults (13 and over) -    $6.00
  Seniors (62 and over) -     4.00
  Military (with ID) -        4.00
  Children (7-12) -           2.00
  Children (6 and under) -   Free

Discount coupons available at McDonald's, Dave & Busters, Hawaii Adventures Waterpark, Wallace Theatres, JN Chevrolet, Audi of Hawaii and online at www.exoticcarshow.com.

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