November Nextel News

November 2006

Volume 1; Issue 7

Table of Contents

* Calendar of Events

* Sprint Nextel Spotlight

* Homestead-Miami Events

* 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champion's Week

* Sprint Nextel in the Community

* NEXTEL Wake-Up Call Lineup

Calendar of Events

* November 5 - Dickies 500 - Texas Motor Speedway

* November 12 - Checker Auto Parts 500 - Phoenix International Raceway

* November 19 - Ford 400 - Homestead-Miami Speedway

* November 23 - Happy Thanksgiving

Sprint Nextel Spotlight

* Fans Tag "J. Gordon and Kenseth Tangle at Bristol" as Finalist in NEXTEL Most Dramatic Moment

Fans voted "Jeff Gordon and Matt Kenseth tangle at Bristol" into the final round of voting for the NEXTEL Most Dramatic Moment, the only fan award announced during the annual NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Awards Ceremony in New York City. Round 2 of voting, which will run through Nov. 19, began on Oct. 19 and fans will once again select a moment from five pre-determined moments from the 2006 season.

The award will be presented live during the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Awards Ceremony, Dec. 1, on TNT.

Homestead-Miami Media Events

* Ford Championship Weekend Contenders Press Conference

The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Championship contenders will participate in a press conference Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa located at 440 N.S. 87th Avenue in Miami.

Lunch will be provided to the media at 12:30 p.m. EST. The formal press conference will start at 2 p.m. EST and will be followed by one-on-one interview opportunities.

* Media Reception Presented by Ford Racing and Sprint to be Held at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa

All media are invited to attend a media reception in the Blue Lagoon at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa Thursday, Nov. 16. The reception will be held from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. EST and is being presented by Ford Racing and Sprint Nextel.

Please RSVP Alexis Kinch at Ford Racing.

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2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champion's Week

* 60,000 Sprint Project Connect Envelopes to be Distributed during Champion's Week to Benefit K-12 Education

Sprint Nextel will continue to reach out to the community during Champion's Week through its Sprint Project Connect Phone Recycling Program. 60,000 envelopes will be distributed and they can be picked up at the eight Pit Stop Locations located around the New York area. Pre-paid shipping labels and Donation Certificates also can be downloaded online at Sprint Project Connect http://www.sprint.com/community/communities_across/project_connect.html');> .

For more information, please contact Crystal Carraway.

* 2006 Champion's Week Media Center Information

The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series media center will be located in the Norse Suite on the 18th floor of the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel beginning Wednesday, Nov. 29. Updated schedules and special event information will be posted in the media center, and workspace will be available. The media center hours are as follows:

Wednesday, Nov. 29 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST

Thursday, Nov. 30 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. EST

Friday, Dec. 1 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. EST

*Subject to change.

* NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Victory Lap

The top-10 drivers take over the streets of New York City for the annual NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Victory Lap. The lap will begin at the Good Morning America show in Times Square and end at the ESPN Zone in Times Square. This will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 29.

For more information, please visit www.nascarmedia.com.

* 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champion Poses in Times Square

The 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champion, winning crew chief and team owner will pose for pictures with the NEXTEL Cup trophy. This annual photo shoot will take place in Times Square on Military Island on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at approximately 10:30 a.m. EST.

* NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Celebrities Make Pit Stop on Fifth Ave at Tiffany & Co.

Red Carpet photography and video opportunities will be available to capture NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers, NASCAR sponsors, car owners, celebrity athletes and entertainers at the famed Tiffany & Co. on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. EST.

* Park Avenue Site For Annual Photo Shoot

2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champion and team will be available for photos outside the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel on Friday, Dec. 1 at 3 p.m. EST. All photographers are invited to attend.

* 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Awards Ceremony

The awards ceremony honoring the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champion and the top-10 drivers and teams will take place on Friday, Dec.1. The ceremony will be broadcast live on TNT

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Sprint Nextel in the Community

* Sprint Nextel Supports the Safe America Foundation through its Donations for the "Safe Teen Georgia 07" Program

Sprint Nextel is donating $10,000 to the "Safe Teen Georgia 07" program, which is an initiative created by the Safe America Foundation that will make training available to all 16-year olds to fulfill Department of Driver Services Mandate. The goal of this program is to train more than 20,000 teen drivers across the state of Georgia in 2007.

Atlanta Motor Speedway also has teamed up with the Safe America Foundation and the facility will serve as a training site for teens, parents, and driving instructors who wish to expedite their training. The speedway will hold the "Safe Teen Georgia Driving Academy" on Dec. 9, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. EST. The cost for parent and teens to attend this fun and educational event, which will help fast-track the inclusion of public safety officials into the driver-education process, is only $50. In addition to Sprint Nextel's efforts to aid the program, if participants pick up their tickets at a Sprint Nextel retail store, the $50 fee is waived.

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NEXTEL Wake-Up Call Lineup

* Texas Motor Speedway

Terry Labonte, driver of the No. 44 GMAC Chevrolet, will participate in the NEXTEL Wake-Up Call on Friday, Nov. 3 at 9:30 a.m. CST. He will be followed at 10:45 a.m. CST by Dale Earnhardt, Jr., driver of the No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet.

* Phoenix International Raceway

Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 29 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet, will participate in the NEXTEL Wake-Up Call on Friday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. MST.

* Homestead-Miami Speedway

The NEXTEL Wake-Up Call will be held on Friday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. EST. Driver TBD.

* Key Details

NEXTEL Wake-Up Call audio will be available on www.nascarmedia.com <http://www.nascarmedia.com/> .

Sprint Nextel is pleased to offer members of the media breakfast the morning of NEXTEL Wake-Up Call.

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Sprint Nextel Hot Topics

NEXTEL Leader Bonus

The NEXTEL Leader Bonus is at $60,000 this week leading into Texas.

Each week the NEXTEL Leader Bonus increases by $10,000, unless the points leader wins the race.

2006 NEXTEL Leader Bonus Winners

J. Burton Dover $10,000

K. Harvick New Hampshire $60,000

J. Johnson Indianapolis $120,000

J. Johnson Talladega $60,000

J. Johnson Las Vegas $30,000

2006 Sprint Nextel Media Chase Tracker Standings (as of Nov. 1)

1. Phil Kelley 65

2. Kerry Gilbert 59

3. Ryan Smithson 56

4. Worth Canoy 55

2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Chase Tracker Celebrity Athlete Challenge Standings (as of Nov.1)

1. Steve Smith 49

2. Jake Peavy 45

3. Brad Maynard 43

4. Derek Lowe 41

4. Jerry Stackhouse 41

For more information on Sprint Nextel, visit

www.sprint.com/nextelcup

www.sprint.com/mr

Additional resource:

www.nascarmedia.com <http://www.nascarmedia.com/>

2006 Sprint Nextel

Public Relations Contacts

Crystal Carraway 704-361-5230

crystal.carraway@sprint.com

Becky Cox 704-634-5899

rebecca.cox@sprint.com

Kurt Culbert 704-202-3995

kurt.culbert@sprint.com

Kimberly Meesters 704-634-3637

kimberly.meesters@sprint.com