For Immediate Release
Contact: Harry Capehart
770-965-2020

VIVA LAS VEGAS!

STARRING: SASCHA MAASSEN BOB WOLLEK
LUCAS LUHR DIRK MULLER

PRODUCED & DIRECTED BY: DICK BARBOUR

PRODUCTION DESIGN: PORSCHE MICHELIN

Road Atlanta, GA October 24, 2000 - Las Vegas is rolling out the red carpet for the premier of the Dick Barbour Racing 2000 American Le Mans Series GT Championship Team. The premier will occur as part of the eleventh round of the American Le Mans Series - The Las Vegas Grand Prix - at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, October 29.

The Team's effort at Las Vegas is being produced and directed by GT Championship Award Winner Dick Barbour and will star GT Driver Championship Award Winner Nominees Sascha Maassen, Bob Wollek, Lucas Luhr and Dirk Muller. GT Manufacturer's Championship Award Winner Porsche and GT Tire Championship Award Winner Michelin will design the Team's effort.

The dynamic German and French duo Maassen and Wollek have appeared together in four previous starring roles - The Grand Prix of Charlotte, The Silverstone 500 USA Challenge, The Rose City Grand Prix and The Petit Le Mans.

The "Boys From Monaco" Muller and Luhr have achieved critical praise with their appearances at The 12 Hours of Sebring, The Nurburgring 1000km and The Grand Prix of Sonoma.

The event can be seen live on Speedvision on Sunday, October 29 beginning at 3:00 PM EST and can be heard live on The American Le Mans Radio Web at www.americanlemans.com. For a behind-the-scenes look, including exclusive footage, please log on to www.dickbarbourracing.com.