HERTZ SIGNS AS OFFICIAL CAR RENTAL PARTNER

Hertz Netherlands has signed an Official Event Partnership Agreement with A1GP World Cup of Motorsport to be the Official VIP Transport Partner of the A1GP Zandvoort, The Netherlands 2006. Hertz will supply VIP transport for A1GP Executives and A1 Teams and the Official pace and safety cars for this weekend’s A1GP season opener.

The deal includes the right for Hertz to brand all VIP Transport vehicles with the slogan: “Hertz Proudly Transporting A1GP VIP’s & Teams”. The pace and safety cars will also carry strong Hertz branding. Hertz will activate their partnership with the event though trackside signage branding, corporate hospitality and the display of Premium Hertz rental in the paddock and public areas.

General Manager Hertz Netherlands, Mr. Henk van den Helder, commented: “We are proud and happy to help A1GP with its very special transportation needs during this event. For Hertz Netherlands it is a great challenge to show our high service level and flexibility. As well as making it possible to bring a high level event like this to the Netherlands, a country with many, many motorsport fans, feels fantastic. It’s a unique opportunity to have a glance of cars racing in our backyard and display our service at the same time.”

A1GP’s General Manager of Sales, Stephen Watson said, “I am delighted to welcome Hertz as an Official Partner of the A1GP Zandvoort, The Netherlands 2006 event. Hertz is a well known premium international brand and the world’s leading vehicle renting organization. Hertz have recognized our international values and aspirations and we are certainly please to have their association.”