ADVISORY/Family Road Safety Event Set at Hallett.

Business and Lifestyle Editors

ADVISORY...for Saturday, July 8

BARTLESVILLE, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 5, 2000

Phillips Petroleum Company and KOTV-Channel 6 (Tulsa) have teamed up for a "Road Wise: Getting Smart About Highway Safety" fair at Hallett Racing Motor Circuit on Saturday, July 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phillips 66 NASCAR Busch Series driver Todd Bodine will host the event.

"Aggressive driving and road rage are serious problems on America's roads," says Bodine. "We hope to increase driver safety awareness and at the same time have a fun-filled day at the track." Gate proceeds will benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

Celebrity drivers have been recruited to drive "legends" cars around the 1.8-mile, 10-turn course. Legends cars are a 5/8 scale of American two-door sedans or coupes built between 1928 and 1948, and are powered by 1200 cc, four-cylinder engines that deliver 122 horsepower.

"We're having great success in getting race car drivers and celebrities to participate," says Bodine, who is currently second in points in the NASCAR Busch Series. At press time, confirmed participants are Sprint Car driver Aaron Berryhill and SCCA Trans-Am driver Leighton Reese, as well as country music stars Mel Tillis and Moe Bandy and film star Gary Busey.

In addition to legends racing, the fair will include activities such as motorcycle races and demonstrations by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, car club displays of vintage and high performance cars, and hands-on activities like the seat-belt Convincer Machine, the Rollover Simulator and the blind-spot No Zone tractor trailer.

Tickets are $5 per person and will go on sale June 10 at participating Phillips 66 stores and local AAA of Oklahoma offices. Hallett Motor Racing Circuit is located west of Tulsa at the intersection of Highway 412 and Highway 99. Visit www.roadwise2000.com for more details.

For a photo of Todd Bodine, go to www.phillips66.com/newsroom/images&charts/todd_bodine.htm.

Event Facts

Road Wise: Getting Smart About Highway Safety

Participants: NASCAR Busch Series driver Todd Bodine; SCCA Trans-Am driver Leighton Reese; Sprint Car driver Aaron Berryhill; country & western stars Mel Tillis and Moe Bandy; film actor Gary Busey; Oklahoma University (OU) Athletic Director Joe Castiglione; OU Basketball Coach Kelvin Sampson; OU Assistant Football Coach Merv Johnson; Oral Roberts University Head Basketball Coach Sonny Galloway; and Mrs. Oklahoma, Susan Erler.

What: Competitive races in legends cars; safety fair with hands-on activities for all drivers; demonstrations by law enforcement officials; car club appearances; seat belt convincer machine, rollover simulator; and blind-spot No Zone tractor trailer.

Where: Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, west of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Intersection of Highway 412 and Highway 99.

When: Saturday, July 8, 2000, 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Why: Educate public on how to be responsible, road-wise drivers

Benefits: Increase public awareness about highway safety and raise funds for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, MADD

Cost: $5 per person; children under 6 free. Tickets go on sale June 10 and may be purchased at participating Oklahoma-area Phillips 66 stores and AAA offices.