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Shell V-Power Team and the Shell Formula One Ferrari Racecar Make a Pit Stop in Indianapolis to Promote New Fuel

Indianapolis-Area Drivers Have Chance to Win Free Gasoline; Learn About New

           Shell V-Power and Have Picture Taken With the F1 Car

   EVENT:         The Shell V-Power Tour is pulling into Indianapolis this
                  week to introduce local drivers to the most advanced Shell
                  fuel ever developed -- new Shell V-Power -- which actively
                  cleans intake valves and fuel injectors while you drive.
   (Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990716/SHELL )
                  As part of the Shell V-Power Tour, local residents will
                  have the opportunity to have their picture taken with the
                  Shell Formula One Ferrari racecar and learn more about the
                  benefits of Shell V-Power.  In addition, the Tour will
                  feature:
                   *  Shell V-Power Team members capturing the attention of
                      passers-by as they ride around on tricked-out Segway
                      Human Transporters
                   *  Shell V-Power Team members carrying bubbling fish tank
                      backpacks that dispense prizes to consumers who answer
                      trivia questions accurately
                   *  Prize giveaways, including free Shell V-Power gift
                      cards, thousands of coupons redeemable for Shell V-
                      Power gas, T-shirts, beach balls and more

   TIME &
   LOCATION:      Indianapolis-area drivers can stop by the following
                  locations between Saturday, Aug. 14 and Monday, Aug. 16 to
                  see the Shell V-Power Tour:

                  TIME:                                  LOCATION:
                  Saturday, Aug. 14:  10 a.m. - 10 p.m.  Washington Park
                                                         2801 E. 30th St.
                                                         Indianapolis, IN

                  Sunday, Aug. 15:  1 - 5 p.m.           Shell Station
                                                         1821 E. 151st St.
                                                         Westfield, IN

                  Monday, Aug. 16:  1 - 5 p.m.           Shell Station
                                                         2166 E. Hadley Road
                                                         Plainfield, IN

   POTENTIAL
   VISUALS:       The Shell V-Power Tour will provide a variety of
                  interesting visuals, including local residents interacting
                  with the Shell Formula One Ferrari racecar and competing
                  in trivia contests to win Shell V-Power prizes.

   INTERVIEW
   OPPORTUNITIES: A Shell spokesperson will be available for media
                  interviews during the Shell V-Power Tour and can answer
                  questions about the benefits of new Shell V-Power premium
                  gasoline.

   ABOUT
   SHELL V-POWER: Drivers can visit any of the 13,000 Shell stations
                  nationwide to fill up with new Shell V-Power, the most
                  advanced Shell fuel ever developed.  With more than five
                  times the minimum amount of cleaning agents required by
                  government standards, Shell V-Power actively cleans a
                  vehicle's engine and removes carbon deposits on intake
                  valves and fuel injectors as consumers drive their cars.
                  For more information on Shell V-Power and other Shell
                  gasolines, please log onto http://www.shellus.com/ ,
                  http://www.shellvpower.com/ or http://www.localshell.com/ .

PRNewswire -- August 10

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