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Women of Motorsports and Slim-Fast Encourage Racing Fans to Get On Track to Weight Loss Success This Racing Season

DAYTONA, Fla., Feb. 18, 2005 -- What:      Led by Ann Schrader, wife of NASCAR Nextel Cup driver Kenny
              Schrader and President of The Women's Auxiliary of Motorsports
              (WAM), WAM and Slim-Fast have teamed together to launch the
              "Champions of Healthy Weight" program, to encourage Americans
              to get on track to weight loss success. The program kicks off
              with a launch event at Daytona International Speedway and will
              continue throughout the 2005 racing season.

   When:      Friday, February 18, 2:15 p.m.

   Where:     Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR Village, Outside of
              Turn Four; directly outside of Bill France Boulevard; Space 11

   Who:       Join Ann Schrader, President of the Women's Auxiliary of
              Motorsports and Slim-Fast registered dietitians, as they kick
              off the CHAMPIONS OF HEALTHY WEIGHT PROGRAM and discuss the
              challenges of balancing a busy lifestyle and staying healthy.

              Ann Schrader, President, The Women's Auxiliary of Motorsports,
              Inc. (WAM, Inc.). Established in 2004 with the merger of the
              Winston Cup Racing Wives Auxiliary and the Busch Series
              Ladies Association, founded in 1965 and 1996 respectively.
              The two organizations decided to join forces, in addition to
              the ladies of the Craftsman Truck Series, to form one united
              front. The Auxiliary's mission is to enrich the sport of
              NASCAR(R) with a  commitment to its families through
              fundraising and wellness programs for  those requiring
              medical or financial assistance. In addition, the Women's
              Auxiliary of Motorsports, Inc. helps support organizations
              with likeminded missions and purposes.