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	Ford kids day at Betta Electrical Sandown 500 5/9/2004 23:15 (Press Release) - Friday 10 September at the Betta Electrical Sandown 500 will be known as Ford Kids Day this year, with young fans getting the opportunity to get close to their Ford Racing heroes and take away lots of great gifts. With over 5000 school children expected to make the journey to the opening practice session of the Betta Electrical Sandown 500, Ford Kids Day is the perfect way to introduce young fans to the exciting world of V8 Supercar racing. Special Ford show bags will be handed out, as well as balloons, blue fairy floss and the chance to get a poster signed by their favourite Ford V8 Supercar driver. The showbags include, a colouring-in competition with the major prize being a Sony Playstation II game system. Another exciting competition is coming up with Ford’s next winning slogon. Entry to the circuit for school groups is free of charge. With the increased popularity of V8 Supercar racing, this year’s Ford’s Kids Day is expected to be the biggest ever. Ford V8 drivers will take time out over the lunch time period to sign autographs and chat to the students in the merchandise area. This type of opportunity would be the envy of most parents! The chance to meet V8 Supercar Champion Marcos Ambrose (Pirtek Racing) is sure to be at the top of many lists on the day! Those who attend Ford Kids Day are encouraged to return over the weekend and cheer on their heroes in the Betta Electrical Sandown 500. The Ford V8 Supercar Line-Up is: 1. Marcos Ambrose (Tas) / Greg Ritter (Vic) – Pirtek Racing 5. Alain Menu (Swi) / Adam Macrow (Vic) – Ford Credit / Ford Performance Racing 6. Craig Lowndes (Vic) /Glenn Seton (NSW) – CAT / Ford Performance Racing 9. Russell Ingall (SA) / Cameron McLean (Qld) – Caltex Havoline Racing 10. Jason Bargwanna (NSW) / Mark Winterbottom (NSW) – Orrcon Steel Racing 20. Mark Larkham (NSW) / Matt Halliday (NZ) – Orrcon Steel Racing 12. Andrew Jones (NSW) / John Cleland (GB) – OzEmail Racing 21. Brad Jones (NSW) / John Bowe (Tas) – OzEmail Racing 17. Steven Johnson (Qld) / Warren Luff (NSW) – Shell Helix Racing 18. Owen Kelly (Tas) / David Brabham (GB) – Shell Helix Racing 23. Davis Besnard (NSW) / Alex Yoong (Mal) – WPS Racing 48. John McIntyre (NZ) / Neil McFadyen (NSW) - WPS Racing 31. Steve Ellery (Qld) / Luke Youlden (Vic) – Super Cheap Auto Racing 88. Paul Radisich (NZ) / Max Wilson (Bra) – Team Betta Electrical 888. Yvan Muller (Fra ) / Dean Canto (NSW) – Team Betta Electrical