Nextel News - The 'Magic Mile' Edition

July 13, 2005 - New Hampshire International Speedway

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series(tm)
Key Dates to Keep in Mind

A July 15 - Coffee with Carl Edwards at 8:30 a.m. in the media center
A July 15 - Nextel Wake-Up Call with Kurt Busch at 11:00 a.m. EDT <>
A July 16 - Bud Pole Qualifying at 12:10 p.m. EDT (IMPOUND)
A July 17 - New England 300 at 2:00 p.m. EDT (300 laps/317.4 miles)

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series(tm) News and Highlights
* Products/Business
* Nextel Fan Zone
* Community Outreach
* Inside the Oval
* Contact Information

Inside the Oval at New Hampshire International Speedway
* Nextel Wake-Up Call
On Friday, July 15, at 11:00 a.m. EDT, the Nextel Wake-Up Call will host Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 97 Sharpie/IRWIN Tools Ford, and the 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Champion. Busch, who won last year's event here in Loudon, will be available for questions by media in attendance. Breakfast will be served at 9:30 a.m. in the media center.
*New addition to the Nextel Wake-Up Call. If you would like to receive audio of the Nextel Wake-Up Call via email, please send your request to Crystal Carraway as soon as possible.
* Coffee with Carl Edwards
New Hampshire International Speedway will host Carl Edwards in the media center at 8:30 a.m. on Friday for questions by the media.
* Nextel Leader Bonus $70,000
With Jimmie Johnson leading the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series point standing, the No. 48 team could possibly take home the $70,000 Nextel Leader Bonus if they take the checkered flag on Sunday.
* Wondering how to get an interview with a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver?
If you are interested in interviewing a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver, please submit all requests to the appropriate public relations contact no later than the Tuesday prior to the event.
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Nextel Fan Zone
* Nextel and Sunoco team up to offer fans the chance to win $250,000 and a tanker of quality Sunoco gasoline

Starting July 1, Nextel, in partnership with Sunoco, the official fuel of NASCAR, is conducting a sweepstakes that will ultimately award $250,000 and a full tanker of gasoline to one lucky fan that enters the contest and correctly forecasts the 2005 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champion. The sweepstakes ends Wednesday, August 31. For more information, please visit www.nextel.com/race or contact Becky Cox.

* The Nextel Experience
One of the most popular at-track fan attractions is The Nextel Experience. Located in the fan interactive area, Nextel's 6,400-square-foot display includes opportunities to view pit-crew demonstrations, compete in racing simulators, participate in driver question-and-answer sessions, make a free phone call and use the latest Nextel technology. For a special behind-the-scenes tour of The Nextel Experience, please see your at-track Nextel PR representatives.
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Products/Business

* Sprint and Nextel Communications Announce New Branding and Logo to be used by Combined Company

On June 23, Sprint and Nextel announced details surrounding the brand strategy and logo to be used upon completion of the companies' merger, expected in the third quarter of 2005, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. The new go-to-market brand name of the combined Sprint Nextel will be Sprint, with the Nextel name continuing as a key product brand. For more information and merger updates, please visit www.nextel.com <http://www.nextel.com/> .

* The New i836 - A Combination of Brains and Beauty
Check out one of Nextel's latest products, the stylish Motorola i836 offering a sleek combination of brains and beauty. This phone is loaded with digital-edge features including Nextel's Direct Connect service and Group Connect, an instant walkie-talkie service for groups of up to 20 that can be initiated right on the handset. It also features Multimedia Messaging (MMS) for sending and receiving text with pictures and sound, GPS capabilities, and for those of you who travel, a feature that allows you to use programs, games and voice recorder while 30,000 feet in the air. The i836 is a must-have tool for managing business and personal needs in style.

* Pilot My-Cast

Mark Martin uses Pilot My-Cast to keep him on point while flying from race to race. This program keeps you on course via your Nextel phone with up-to-date information from the National Weather Service, current flight conditions and visibility. It also provides critical and timely information such as wind direction and speed, temperature and dew point. This program is easy to navigate for the novice pilot. See your at-track Nextel PR representatives for more information.

* Nextel Battery Bank

Does your Nextel phone need a charge? Simply let your at-track Nextel PR representatives know. We keep a bank of extra batteries on the Nextel Vision truck and we'll be happy to swap it out for you.

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Community Outreach

* Kyle Petty Charity Ride To Roll Out on July 23 from Oswego, Oregon
The wheels will be set in motion on July 23 as the Kyle Petty Charity Ride begins its cross-country trek to raise money for the Victory Junction Gang Camp. With nearly 250 participants motoring their 'hogs' through cities such as Boise, ID, Cody, WY and Nashville, TN, organizers of the Kyle Petty Charity Ride expect a major turnout as these areas enjoy the presence of NASCAR. For more information on this program, please contact AT Sangston with Carter Ryley Thomas at (704) 342-4142 or asangston@crtpr.com.
* Victory Junction Gang Camp
Nextel is heavily involved with The Victory Junction Gang Camp, a sleep-away camp for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. Nextel has committed more than $1 million to the camp, as well as products and services, including the construction of a cell site to ensure staff, campers and their families can stay in touch. For more information on Victory Junction Gang Camp, please visit www.victoryjunction.org <http://www.victoryjunction.org/> .
* Donate A Phone
Through the Donate A Phone program, Nextel continues to collect used phones, from any manufacturer, for the American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services program. Collections for 2005 should exceed $1 million. You can help by donating used cell phones for the program, which helps military families stay in contact when faced with crisis situations. Phones can be donated at Nextel kiosks around the track or at The Nextel Experience.

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Nextel Public Relations Contact Information

Mike Mooney
Director
704-361-9499
michael.mooney@nextel.com

Becky Cox
Sr. Manager
704-634-5899
rebecca.cox@nextel.com

Dan Passe
Sr. Manager
704-746-4463
daniel.passe@nextel.com

Joel Shadle
Manager
703-433-4654
joel.shadle@nextel.com

Kurt Culbert
Crystal Carraway
Manager
Sr. Specialist
704-202-3995
704-361-5230
kurt.culbert@nextel.com
crystal.carraway@nextel.com

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