The AAA-Sponsored Roush Racing #6 Ford Fusion to Appear During 'Charity Preview' at Cobo Center

WHAT: AAA is previewing its new 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race car sponsorship. AAA has signed a contract with Roush Racing to sponsor the #6 Ford Fusion, driven by Mark Martin, at NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series races in 2006. At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the #6 AAA Ford race car will be on display, as well as a racing simulator for media members and visitors to test their driving skills in a virtual experience of roaring around the track at over 200 miles per hour.

Also on display will be a series of public service announcements featuring Mark Martin aimed at teen driver safety.

  WHEN:   6 to 9 p.m. Friday, January 13

  WHERE:  In Cobo Center, at the AAA Motorsports exhibit in Michigan Hall in
          the lower level.