Podowski, president and CEO of The Auto Club
Group (ACG), which represents AAA Michigan and other AAA-affiliated Clubs
throughout the Midwest.

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Travelodge Hotels
is a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD).

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, Malcolm Gunn of Wheelbase
Communications in New Brunswick, Canada outmaneuvered representatives from
more than 100 news media organizations Tuesday (January 10) in a simulated
NASCAR race sponsored by AAA during the North American International Auto Show
(NAIAS) in Detroit.
"Sponsorship of a car and driver on the hugely popular NASCAR racing
circuit will help raise AAA's profile with the many fans of this major
spectator sport," said Charles H., Travelodge Hotels today
announced the renewal of its associate sponsorship of the No. As part of the agreement, Travelodge
Hotels will appear as the team's primary sponsor at Darlington Raceway's
Carolina Dodge Dealers 500 on May 7.

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Johnson selected Children's
Hospital of Detroit to receive his second-place winner's purse of $1,500. "The sponsorship ties very nicely into AAA's century-
long commitment to supporting continued improvement in vehicle safety.

They compete on asphalt or dirt oval tracks and not with the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series or Nasacr Weekly Racing Series.

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Canadian Auto Writer Speeds to Victory in AAA Race Simulation at NAIAS in Detroit

Gunn posted a 206. Today, Travelodge Hotels is a
growing franchise system with more than 525 upper-economy Travelodge and
budget Thriftlodge(R) properties throughout the United States, Canada and
Mexico.

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Gunn, who earned $2,500 for his virtual victory , will contribute his prize
money to the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund.

Non-NASCAR affiliated racing trucks.

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Travelodge Hotel Chain Renews NASCAR Sponsorship

16 National Guard Ford
Taurus and Greg Biffle," said Travelodge President Ken Greene.

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AAA will sponsor the #6 AAA Ford Fusion, driven by
Mark Martin, in NASCAR's Nextel Cup series this year.956 mph."
"Many of the safety features we take for granted on today's passenger
vehicles, such as lap-and-shoulder safety belts and hydraulic brakes , were
introduced and perfected in racecars," Podowski added.

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Since its founding in 1902, the not -for-profit,
fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and
security for all travelers.

Reservations and further information are available by visiting
http: //www.

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Winner of second place in the charity event was Al Johnson, planning
editor for Fox TV 2 in Detroit.C.

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He navigated the course with an average speed
of 205. 16 National
Guard Ford Taurus, driven by Greg Biffle, in the 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup
Series.com or calling the toll-free Travelodge number,
(800) 578-7878, or the Thriftlodge number, (800) 525-9055.
Roush Racing is a subsidiary of Livonia, Mich.

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"Our
relationship with the National Guard team continues to provide excellent
exposure for the Travelodge brand among a wide audience.

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Roush Racing President Geoff Smith said the Travelodge brand has been a
"tremendous sponsor," adding "we are proud of the success we have achieved
together, both on and off the track.

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For
sponsorship inquiries, contact John Miller, Roush Racing, (704) 720-4600.

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In addition to presenting certificates to the race participants, AAA
provided cash donations to the favorite charities of each of the winners.
The first Travelodge hotel was introduced in 1939 in response to
travelers' needs for roadside accommodations., based Roush Industries
that operates nine motorsports teams; five in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
with drivers Mark Martin, Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth, Kurt Busch and Greg
Biffle , two in the Busch Series with Martin, Kenseth and Edwards, and two in
the Craftsman Truck Series with drivers Todd Kleuver and Ricky Craven.

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DEARBORN, Mich.

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"NASCAR races will
continue to be the proving ground for new safety equipment, and the AAA clubs
that comprise The Auto Club Group are pleased and proud to help support that
progress.
The agreement continues the Travelodge (R) brand's two-year relationship
with Roush Racing of Concord, N.

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"The Travelodge brand is proud to continue its relationship with the
National Guard team and is excited to sponsor the No .

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339 mph average speed in the racecar simulator, which is
powered by a computer program representative of the tracks on which the NASCAR
Nextel Cup Series is run. PARSIPPANY, N."
Driver Greg Biffle earned two Nextel Cup wins in 2004. Biffle was first
to the checkered flag at Michigan International Speedway's GFS Marketplace 400
on August 22, and capped his year with another win on November 21 at the Ford
400 Nextel Cup season-finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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As North America's largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA
provides nearly 49 million members with travel , insurance, financial and
automotive-related services.