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Northern Light IRL: Tony George Statment on GM's phase out of Oldsmobile Division

13 December 2000

Posted By Terry Callahan
Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel

STATEMENT FROM TONY GEORGE ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY BY GENERAL MOTORS TO PHASE OUT ITS OLDSMOBILE DIVISION

INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000 - A statement from Indy Racing League President and Chief Executive Officer Tony George on the announcement today by General Motors to phase out its Oldsmobile division:

"General Motors Corporation has communicated to us its commitment to the long-term growth of open wheel racing through GM's involvement in the Indy Racing League and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway."

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