1-800-Radiator Says Faulty Cooling Systems Top The List of the Mechanical Failures that Rob Your Car of Gas

June 2, 2004 With Memorial Day behind us, summer vacationers are hitting the road, and being hit by record-breaking prices at the gas pump. Sources at 1-800-Radiator, the nation's primary independent supplier of radiators to consumers, home mechanics, and auto repair shops, say the top mechanical problems that rob drivers of two to three miles per gallon include clogged radiators, dirty auto cooling systems and faulty thermostats. Other common gas-guzzling culprits include under-inflated tires, dirty spark plugs and clogged air filter.

NISMO/Team RTR Nissan Sentra Places a Strong Third in SCCA SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Lime Rock Event

June 2, 2004 Although the weather forecast had been for rain during the week, race day at Round Two of the SCCA SPEED Touring Car season at Lime Rock Park broke cloudy but dry, with the 65 degree temperatures near perfect for both racers and spectators. Veteran driver Peter Cunningham in the #4 NISMO/TeamRTR/Nissan Sentra SE-R started the 50-minute race from 7th position, with an eye toward moving up steadily but patiently.

Caesars Palace Revs up for Exotic Car Dealership

LAS VEGAS June 1, 2004 Richard Weisman, President of Exotic Cars, and Caesars officials announce one-of-a-kind retail attraction in the exclusive shopping destination

Caesars Entertainment, Inc., parent company of the famed Las Vegas resort, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to open Exotic Cars at Caesars Palace, a 26,000-square-foot luxury automobile dealership and retail emporium in The Forum Shops at Caesars.

Opening in late October 2004, Exotic Cars at Caesars Palace (ECCP) will feature a two-tiered showroom displaying the world's most desired motor cars. Considered the first dealership of its kind in a Las Vegas Strip resort, the new facility will display for sale more than 50 rare motor cars, including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Bentleys and many other marques. Accessible via the casino entrance to The Forum Shops, the new destination attraction will adjoin the shopping plaza's Atlantis moving statue show rotunda, where thousands of visitors gather each day to witness hourly special effects shows.

Columbus Man Wins VIP NASCAR Experience by Using His U.S. Bank Visa Card; Experience Will Include ''Hot Lap'' with Driver at Coca-Cola 600 on May 30

May 24, 2004--It's going to be the experience of a lifetime for Wally Neidenthal of Gahanna, Ohio. Simply by using his U.S. Bank Visa(R) card, Neidenthal won Visa's Ultimate NASCAR(R) Experience promotion.

When he made a purchase using his U.S. Bank Visa card, he was automatically entered into Visa's Ultimate NASCAR(R) Experience sweepstakes. Now, he and his family will experience VIP access to the Coca-Cola 600, a NASCAR(R) Nextel Cup Series race on Sunday, May 30 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C.

The comprehensive prize package includes round-trip air travel to the race, plush trackside accommodations aboard the Visa luxury motor coach on the infield, and an official team uniform to wear on race day. Additionally, he will receive special access at the race, including a behind-the-scenes look at life and action inside the garage and along pit row, an invitation to attend the official pre-race driver's meeting, and a "hot lap" around the track with a NASCAR superstar - Rusty Wallace or Kurt Busch. As part of the promotion, Neidenthal could also receive a $10,000 Visa gift card and get to celebrate with Wallace or Busch if one of them wins the race that day.