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CART: New features for fans added at Cleveland

24 June 2000

CLEVELAND (June 23, 2000) -- The 19th Annual Marconi Grand Prix of Cleveland
Presented by Firstar has a number of exciting new features this year.  The
highlights for race fans include Club Seats in Turn One, the Labatt Lounge
featuring live music, and Friday's traditional Free Prix Day Sponsored by
Miracle Whip.  

"We are very excited about this year's race, everyone has worked extremely
hard to put together a venue that the racing and Cleveland communities can
be proud of," said Denny Young, Vice President of IMG Motorsports.

The new Club Seats will be located directly in front of the action-packed
Turn One.  Amenities included are elevated aluminum seats with backrests,
covered seating, closed-circuit television feed, a private concession area
with an upscale menu, and access to the pit and paddock areas.

The Labatt Lounge is another inaugural feature of the Marconi Grand Prix of
Cleveland Presented by Firstar.  Located just inside Marconi Gate B on the
east end of the track, the Labatt Lounge will offer food and drink, live
music and games.  Additionally, WMMS-FM and WTAM-AM will broadcast live from
the Labatt Lounge.  Six different bands are scheduled to play in the Labatt
Lounge at various times on Saturday and Sunday.

Sponsored by Miracle Whip, general admission to the Marconi Grand Prix of
Cleveland Presented by Firstar is free on Friday, June 30.  Similarly, on
Saturday, July 1, free general admission tickets will be offered to each
person who provides the label from a 32oz. jar of Miracle Whip at the gate.

The 19th Annual Marconi Grand Prix of Cleveland Presented by Firstar is
scheduled for June 30-July 2.  To order tickets, call 1-800-498-RACE or
(216) 781-3500.  
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