REMINDER/Family Road Safety Event Set at Hallett.Business and Lifestyle Editors REMINDER...for Saturday, July 8 BARTLESVILLE, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 7, 2000 Phillips Petroleum Company Phillips Petroleum Company was founded in 1917 by L.E. Phillips and Frank Phillips, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Their younger brother, Waite Phillips was the benefactor of Philmont Scout Ranch. Phillips Petroleum was headquartered in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. 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 NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. 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 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is a nonprofit organization with more than 600 chapters nationwide. MADD seeks to find effective solutions to the problems of drunk driving and underage drinking, while also supporting those persons whose relatives and friends have been killed by drunk (MADD MADD Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Public health An organization that advocates stricter legislation against DUI and underage drinking, and provides support services for victims of DUI collisions. See DUI. ). 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 SCCA Sports Car Club of America SCCA Seattle Cancer Care Alliance SCCA Squamous Cell Carcinoma SCCA Southern California Cricket Association SCCA Southern California Contractors Association SCCA Sonoma County Conservation Action 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 The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is a state law enforcement agency of the Government of Oklahoma. It is a division of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was legislatively created in 1937 due to the growing problem of motor vehicle accidents, the , car club displays of vintage and high performance cars, and hands-on activities like the seat-belt Convincer Machine, the Rollover A graphic element in an application or on a Web page that changes its color or shape when the pointer is moved (rolled) over it. See JavaScript rollover. See also n-key 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 AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. of Oklahoma offices. Hallett Motor Racing Circuit Hallett Motor Racing Circuit is a wonderful road racing course about 35 miles west of Tulsa in Northeastern Oklahoma. With 10 turns in 1.8 miles, and over 80 feet of elevation change it is considered technically difficult. 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. |
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