ESPN.com Launches RPM Online, the Online Authority in Motorsports.

Sports & Motorsports Editors/Interactive & Multimedia Writers

NEW YORK--(BW SportsWire)--Dec. 7, 2000

ESPN.com, part of Walt Disney Internet Group (NYSE:DIG), is launching RPM Online, the companion online service to ESPN and ESPN2's vast motorsports event and news programming that will cover the world of motorsports.

The site, launching prior to the Daytona 500 in February 2001, will provide news, analysis, multimedia, games and other interactive elements for racing circuits such as NASCAR, Formula One, CART, IRL, NHRA and IROC.

"Given the extensive motorsports programming offered by ESPN, ESPN2, ABC Sports and ESPN Classic, our experience in covering racing online, and our expertise in integrating on-air and online content, RPM Online is perfectly positioned to be the ultimate online home of motorsports," said John Skipper, senior vice president and general manager, ESPN Internet Group. "We are eager to play to our strengths and produce content that complements ESPN and ABC Sports' event and news shows."

RPM Online's programming will consist of:

-- News and analysis from all major racing circuits, including commentary from ESPN's on-site experts and RPM 2Night (ESPN2) hosts and analysts;

-- A personalized experience allowing users to easily follow specific racing series.

-- Live and on-demand streaming video and audio: live events, weekly wrap-up highlights shows; daily highlights and classic race footage;

-- Premium and free games;

-- Companion programming to accompany ESPN2's RPM Online news

show;

-- Specific sections dedicated to the major circuits, such as NASCAR Winston Cup, Busch and Craftsmen Trucks, Formula One, CART, IRL and NHRA;

-- Race schedules, results and standings, as well as profiles and statistics for teams and drivers; o Chats and more.

      Among the broadcast rights held by ESPN/ESPN2/ABC Sports:

CART                                IRL
NHRA                                IROC
EA Sports Supercross                AMA Motocross
Indy Lights                         Toyota Atlantic
Unlimited Hydroplane                Barber Dodge Pro Series
Super Chevy Series                  USAC Thunder
Formula 1 PROP Boats                Pikes Peak Hill Climb
Daytona Bike Week                   CORR Off-Road
NASCAR Craftsmen Truck Series

ESPN.com, the leading sports Web site, is part of the Walt Disney Internet Group (NYSE:DIG). WDIG manages some of the Internet's most popular Web sites, including ABC.com, ABCNEWS.com, ABCSports.com, Disney.com, Disneystore.com, DisneyTravel.com, ESPN.com, Family.com, GO.com, Movies.com, Mr. Showbiz, NASCAR Online, NBA.com, NFL.com and Soccernet. The Internet Group also includes The Walt Disney Company's direct marketing business. Steve Bornstein is chairman of Walt Disney Internet Group, which is headquartered in North Hollywood, Calif., with operations in Sunnyvale, Calif.; Seattle; New York; Bristol, Conn.; and London. For more information, visit our web site at www.dig.com (http://www.dig.com).