Easley, Michael. Press Release, 2005-05-09, Gov. Easley To Drive Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 Car To Annual N.C. Tourism Day, Motorsports Month Celebration

Michael F. Easley Governor State of North Carolina Office of the Governor For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Lauren Gregg Date: May 9, 2005 Phone: 919/733-5612 GOV. EASLEY TO DRIVE JIMMIE JOHNSON’S NO. 48 CAR TO ANNUAL N.C. TOURISM DAY, MOTORSPORTS MONTH CELEBRATION RALEIGH - Gov. Mike Easley will speak at the annual Tourism Day celebration and proclaim the month of May as Motorsports Month in North Carolina on Tuesday (May 10) at 11:30 a.m. at the Legislative Building in Raleigh (16 W. Jones St.). He also will kick off the NEXTEL All-Star Challenge Trophy Tour at 1 1 :20 a.m. by driving Jimmie Johnson’s No. 48 car from the Executive Mansion to the Legislative Building. ### Governor's Press Office State Capitol. Raleigh, NC 27603-8001 (919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005 FAX (919) 733-5166