Two of CART's championship-winning drivers also will participate in special events and media activities throughout the year. CART, who plays a leading role as a racing organization, has the ability to reach 150,000 fans and a television audience of nearly one billion. The announcement was made at Nazareth Speedway, where CART was conducting Round 4 of its 1999 racing season. CART's Fed-Ex Championship Series is a 20 race series, in five countries and on four continents. Safety is not a job for government alone.
Partnerships are key components to promoting public awareness about safety issues.
DOT is moving closer to reaching national goals for an increase in safety belt usage, decreasing alcohol related crashes, and the overall goal of reducing fatalities on our nations highways. The department will continue to work with private sector organizations that place safety first. Investigation Secretary Slater was the keynote speaker at the opening ceremonies prior to the opening of the exhibits, along with several local members of Congress who spoke about transportation issues and the role of government in improving the nation's infrastructure. The flow of visitors was heavy on all three days of the event with thousands of government employees, students and tourists visiting the exhibits to obtain information about the government agencies represented there. The Auto Safety Hotline exhibit drew many visitors during Public Service Recognition Week.