WHAT:

2005 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series™ Champion Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 20 Home Depot Chevrolet, will visit the New York City Fire Academy on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 3 p.m. to meet the probationary officers of the FDNY and participate in a training session with Craig Reynolds of “NASCAR NATION” on SPEED Channel. Photographers are encouraged to attend.

WHEN:

Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005 at 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

WHERE:

New York City Fire Academy , Randall’s Island
(From Manhattan , take the Triboro Bridge (I-278) east, pass through the Randall’s Island toll and take the first left exit. Follow the exit ramp to the right and under the bridge overpass. As the road moves left, the Fire Academy entrance will be straight ahead.)

CONTACTS:

Becky Cox, Sprint Nextel
(704) 634-5899
Rebecca.cox@Sprint.com

Jim Long, FDNY
(718) 999-2056
longj@fdny.nyc.gov