January 25 is another red date for race aficionados! Mark your calendars now…

"The checkered flag is waving and we're calling all motorsports and race fans to rush to the finish line to capture the prize of fun and excitement on Auto Racing Day during NAIAS Public Days," said Carl Galeana, senior co-chairman for the NAIAS 2008. "We have so much in store for this event that we urge all race enthusiasts to get in gear and come down to the NAIAS to participate in all of our special attractions."

Sprint, as presenting sponsor, will deliver unprecedented excitement to Racing Day by taking a special interactive display that sports 4 3/4-scale racing simulators.

"We are absolutely delighted to bring the thrills of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series to NAIAS guests," said Kim Green-Kerr, area vice president -- Michigan & Northwest Ohio, Sprint. "Next to actually putting you in a race car, we can't think of a better way to give race fans the experience of being behind the wheel during a race."

Auto Racing Day will roar into the 2008 North American International Auto Show on Friday, Jan. 25, 2008 during NAIAS Public Days. Presented by Sprint,  the event promises lots of surprises. It is expected to give race fans the opportunity to come to the show on Auto Racing Day and join in a variety of onsite activities.

Race fans, this is your time to hit the accelerator. Enjoy the feeling of a real-life drive thrill!

credit: The Auto Channel