GEICO A1 Team USA Car Heads to Indianapolis 500

First Stop on Way to Indy is Omaha for Berkshire Hathaway Meeting

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- For the first time in its 70-year history, GEICO will be in the center of the racing action at the Indianapolis 500 on May 28 by entering the GEICO A1 Team USA race car in the event.

Ted Ward, GEICO vice president of marketing, said, "We are so proud to be part of the Indianapolis 500. The race is part of the fabric of America and we are honored to be partnering with A1 Team USA in this enormously popular and prestigious race."

Rick Weidinger, owner of A1 Team USA, added, "We are so fortunate to have such a highly respected and well known American auto insurer supporting our team. It is a great partnership and it will be a great race."

But before the GEICO A1 Team USA car heads to Indy, it will make a brief stop in Omaha, Neb., where Berkshire Hathaway shareholders will get a close up look at the red-white-and-blue, "We the People"-inspired racing machine. (GEICO is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.)

It is also reported that the Gecko, the company's spokes character recently voted American's Favorite Icon, will also be part of the GEICO A1 USA racing team in Indianapolis.

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is the fourth largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States. It provides auto insurance coverage for more than 7 million policyholders and insures more than 11 million vehicles. GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies. Rated A++ for financial stability by A.M. Best Company, GEICO keeps its rates low by dealing directly with the customer. GEICO provides consumers with outstanding sales, service and claims capabilities on its geico.com Web site 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Consumers may also contact the company at its toll free 1-800-841-3000 number. 15 minutes could save you 15% on car insurance. For more information, go to http://www.geico.com/.