Mark Martin, Driver of Roush Racing #6 AAA Ford Fusion, at Michigan International Speedway; Fans will take the 'ride of their lives' in racing simulator

MEDIA ADVISORY: Legendary racecar driver Mark Martin will hold a media group interview from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Friday (August 18) at the back of the AAA Roush Racing hauler in the NEXTEL Cup Garage at Michigan International Speedway. Martin, currently sixth in the NEXTEL Cup point standings, will take questions and discuss teen driving safety. Martin is featured in a series of public service TV and radio announcements focusing on teen driving safety, AAA's principal public affairs and advocacy initiative for 2006.

As part of its motorsports sponsorship program, AAA is showcasing the #6 AAA Ford Fusion simulator and race car. The simulator is an actual race car, modified to replicate racing conditions at Daytona International Speedway. A computer program simulates handling characteristics, coordinating sound and visual effects with "Track Action" seating to make this experience "the ride of a lifetime." The virtual race simulation is free to the public. The race car and simulator will be located in the AAA Motorsports Fan Plaza at Gate 24 -- the main entrance (right behind the Champions Club, sponsored by AAA). The simulator will operate during posted hours Friday through Sunday. Each participant's speed will be timed. Drivers will receive a certificate. Based on the results at the end of the season, the top 10 speeds in each category (age 18 and up, under 18) will win 1/24 scale die-cast replicas of the #6 AAA Ford Fusion. Results will be posted at http://www.aaa.com/motorsports .

WHERE: Michigan International Speedway, at 12626 U.S. 12 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

NOTE: Media credentials are required to access the Cup Garage for the Mark Martin interview. Please CONTACT: Nancy Cain of AAA Michigan, The Auto Club Group Office +1-313-336-1514, Cell: +1-313-268-4038 for more details.

PRNewswire -- Aug. 15