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buying a car ranks among the biggest financial decisions a family can make. So, when you get the opportunity to see what’s out there, gather information about safety and fuel efficiency and give a car or two the “sniff” test—all in one place—it makes the process a lot more pleasurable. That’s the goal of this weekend’s Northern Virginia Auto Show.
In addition to local dealerships showing off their latest models at Dulles Town Center (southwest parking lot between JCPenney and Lord & Taylor department stores), there will be information booths providing answers to everything from financing to safety issues for teen drivers.
“With this springtime showcase, we wanted to provide an informative event that’s also entertaining for the entire family,” noted Peter Arundel, publisher of Times Community Newspapers, which initiated the Northern Virginia Auto Show. “Given the increasing costs of owning and operating a vehicle these days, people need to make informed decisions.”
Which is not to say the decision process is all facts and figin*es. After all, who among us has not imagined themselves behind the wheel of the latest luxury vehicle? (Not to worry, those will also be on display at the show.) America’s fascination with cars—especially fast cars—is worldrenowned, and nowhere is that more evident than right here in the commonwealth.
In fact, with more than 20 oval tracks, three major racing venues, numerous drag strips and one significant road course, Virginia has one of the strongest contingents of racing venues and motor-sports businesses in the country—a fact not overlooked at the Northern Virginia Auto Show.
Tb the delight of race fans, Joe Gibbs Racing show cars will be on display (Bobby Labonte’s No. 18 and Tony Stewart’s No. 20) in connection with Youth For Tomorrow—a nonprofit organization that operates a residential group village for atrisk teenage boys and girls—the 2005 Northern Virginia Auto Show Charity
See 4NTRO, Page 3
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