NASCAR Winston Cup Cars Race on Wall Street This Morning
17 December 1997
NASCAR Winston Cup Cars Race on Wall Street This MorningPlace: New York Stock Exchange (Wall St. & 18 Broad St.) Time: Race: 8:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. Event: NYSE Chairman, Richard Grasso and Hal Sperlich (former Chrysler Corporation President and "Father of the Minivan"), current Chairman of a new IPO listing today, Delco Remy International, Inc. will race two authentic NASCAR Winston Cup cars to the checkered flag and "Winner's Circle" at the entrance to the New York Stock Exchange. Background: The "race" and victory ceremonies at the NYSE welcome Delco Remy to the "Winner's Circle" at Wall Street and chart a new chapter in the former GM division's story which has recently experienced rapid growth in its automotive and truck components manufacturing business, supplying US and world markets. Related Events: Broad Street will be transformed into a festival with State Fair type tents featuring NASCAR race cars on display and remote control model car racing on a giant track with prizes to race heat winners from the visitor audience until 1:00 p.m. today. A Winston Cup race car transporter will be on display with Delco Remy International products, as well as a helium blimp outside and large world globe suspended from trading floor to symbolize Delco Remy's worldwide presence. Press Release: Available from PR Newswire after 9:30 a.m. EST Video Highlights: Available 2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Transponder: 10 Location: Galaxy C4, Transponder 10; NR Look #102362 Waterfront #1630 Interviews: Delco Remy International's Chairman, Hal Sperlich and President, Thomas J. Snyder, will be in New York today and available for interviews and appearances. Photos: New York City AP Office CONTACT: John Pyzik of Delco Remy International, 317-590-7934. SOURCE Delco Remy International, Inc.