NEW YORK – WWF Monster Trucks, a $375,000 Saleen road car, the Pokemon Pikachu Car, the Marines' fourteen ton LAV-25 all-terrain vehicle, more than 20 race cars, virtual reality games, roll-over simulators, exotic sport cars, and New York's hottest radio stations top the list of special attractions at this year's New York International Automobile Show.
"The 2001 Show has more cars, more trucks, more fun and more entertainment than ever before," said John LaSorsa, auto show chairman. "Visitors at this year's show may have to make more than one visit to get the whole Show experience," he continued.
This year's special attractions include:
- WWF's "The Rock" and "Stone Cold Steve Austin" Monster Trucks will be crushing cars on Opening Day and will be on display throughout the Show.
- Watch out for Saleen's $375,000 S7 road car. Powered by a 550-hp Ford 427 V-8 the S7 claims a top speed of over 200 mph and a 0-to-60 time of 4 seconds.
- Calling all Racing Fans... The sights and sounds of NASCAR, Le Mans, Formula One, Indy, Stock Car, and more will come to life at the Show's feature display, The Victory Lap. The special exhibition will feature nearly 20 of racings fastest and most awesome cars and trucks, displayed on a simulated race track in the Special Events Hall.
- For the first time, our four-wheeled friends will have a little two-wheel competition from some very trendy Italian scooters. The city-friendly Vespa Motor Scooters, with their funky colors and fun-in-the-sun looks, are expected to draw admiring glances from Show visitors.