Clint Bowyer and Landon Cassill talk with teens about driving while distracted

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2008

NASCAR drivers Clint Bowyer and Landon Cassill talk with teens about driving while distracted

Richmond, VA —With too much to do and too little time, motorists are increasingly taking this “get it all done” attitude to the roads and committing DWD – Driving While Distracted. The problem is especially bad for young drivers.

Nationwide Insurance has teamed up with NASCAR drivers Clint Bowyer and Landon Cassill, DRIVE SMART Virginia, the Virginia State Police, Henrico County School officials and the Richmond International Raceway to encourage teens in Virginia to drive safely and stop texting while driving.

Who: NASCAR drivers Clint Bowyer and Landon Cassill, Virginia State Police Deputy Director of Field Operations Major George L. Daniels, Jr., Superintendent of Henrico Co. Schools Fred Morton IV and the President of Richmond International Raceway Doug Fritz.

When: Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 4 p.m.

Where: Hermitage High School
8301 Hungary Spring Road
Richmond, VA 23228

Visuals include a NASCAR simulator that will allow participants to see first hand the dangers of texting behind the wheel. Officials and NASCAR drivers will be available to the media for interviews and photography.

This event is the second in a series. Similar events will be held in other communities during the 2008 NASCAR season.

The NASCAR Nationwide Series will be at the Richmond International Raceway on Friday, May 2, 2008 for the Lipton Tea 250. Coverage begins at 7 p.m. on ESPN 2.

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