Sprint Brings Thrill of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series to Inner-City Youth; Sprint to Present $2,000 Donation to Magic Johnson Foundation

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WHAT:        Sprint has partnered with The National 
             Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and Magic 
             Johnson Theaters to bring the thrill of NASCAR to 
             inner-city youth. Children from Los Angeles area youth 
             organizations will visit the Magic Johnson Theater in 
             Inglewood, Calif. for a private screening of Herbie: 
             Fully Loaded. The kids will also receive NASCAR NEXTEL 
             Cup Series(TM) gift bags and have the opportunity to meet
             professional stock car drivers. Kerry McGonigal, 
             Director, Business Solutions at Sprint will present the 
             Magic Johnson Foundation with a $2,000 check to benefit 
             inner-city youth.

WHEN:        Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005 
             10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (PT) 

WHERE:       Magic Johnson Theaters
             4020 Marlton
             Los Angeles, CA 90008
             In the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza

DETAILS:     The event is aimed at raising awareness for the Sony HD 
             500 race to be held on Sept. 4 at the California Speedway
             in Fontana. Sprint has a long and proud history of using 
             wireless technology to support community-based 
             organizations and events. For more information about 
             Sprint's Community Relations Program and the NASCAR 
             NEXTEL Cup Series, please visit www.sprint.com.