"NASCAR Driver Featured On Popular DVD"

Deborah Renshaw

LEBANON, TN (October 25, 2005) - The release of one of the most anticipated films on DVD this season is being released Tuesday, October 25th.  The Herbie Fully Loaded DVD has a special treat for NASCAR fans.  Deborah Renshaw, driver of the No. 8 DODGE in the Craftsman Truck Series, is featured on one special segment of the DVD.

"What an awesome opportunity to film the segment for the Herbie Fully Loaded DVD," said Deborah Renshaw.  "I am honored to show people who watch the film what it is really like to be a driver in a major NASCAR series. We filmed the segment at California Speedway where I drove the character Trip Murphy's Cup car (played by Matt Dillon).  Using Trip's car, I show the audience every aspect of what we do in an actual race car - from climbing in to putting on our Han's device.  We even take the audience for a ride to show them what it is actually like driving 180 mph."

Early this race season Deborah was contacted by the DVD production company that was commissioned by Disney to undertake this project.  She was immediately enthralled with the idea and quickly agreed to be a part of the DVD project.  Renshaw made the trip out to the California Speedway in early June and spent a day filming for the production of the featurette for the Herbie DVD.  Deborah had an early morning makeup and prep session to get ready for the intense day-long filming.  The film crew wanted every aspect of Deborah's experience from how she came to be a race car driver and how she was accepted in the industry.  Then Deborah set off to do her in-car filming.  Strapped with a camera and microphone, she set out to show some test laps on the track.  From mock pit stops to drafting Deborah showed her stuff to the enthusiastic crew.

A full film crew was on hand including technical directors and Disney personnel to ensure that every aspect of the filming was authentic.  After a long 14-hour day of filming Deborah was left with the following thoughts:

"It was really cool having all these people wanting to make sure everything was accurate," Renshaw explained.   "All and all it was an exciting opportunity and the people I worked with at Creative Domain especially Mitchell Rubinstein and Disney were phenomenal.  They all showed so much respect to me.  They were there to learn from us and I think they got a really good education about what it is like to be a real female racecar driver."

"To date, this was my most favorite project of the year," stated Mitchell Rubinstein, Executive Vice President, DVD of Creative Domain.  "Deborah is not only a natural behind the wheel, but in front of the camera as well. She was a pleasure to work with, and hope we have other opportunities to work together in the future".

"It was a lot of fun," said Deborah.  "I'm sure Lindsay (Lohan) had a real education in auto racing and I know I sure got an education about what it is like to be an actress - I think I'll stay with auto racing for now. Although, if I were asked I'd jump in Herbie anytime.  That's one thing Lindsay did that I didn't get the opportunity to do.  Herbie was off that day so I didn't get to take a ride in that magical love bug.  I have to thank everyone again for the opportunity and I think the piece will be very
educational and entertaining for both children and adults".

Be sure to check out the DVD sold at your favorite stores to learn what is like to be a woman behind the wheel of a racecar. To learn more about Deborah Renshaw visit www.deborahrenshaw.com

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