Danica Patrick Defeats Tony Danza During the 'Race to Network Solutions' Go-kart Challenge in NYC

Danica Patrick Defeats Tony Danza During the 'Race to Network Solutions' Go-kart Challenge in NYC

Network Solutions promotes sweepstakes with Patrick and Danza

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Network Solutions today promoted its "Race to Network Solutions(R) Sweepstakes" with a go-kart race between IndyCar Series rookie of the year, Danica Patrick and talk show host, Tony Danza. Held in New York City, Patrick and Danza raced across the north side of Union SquarePark to the cheers of fans, tourists and native New Yorkers who lined the minirace track. Both racers gave it there all, but Patrick had what it took and won the race.

Champ Mitchell, Chairman and CEO of Network Solutions, was on hand to welcome the crowds, present Danica Patrick with the winner's circle race jacket and receive a proclamation from New York City Deputy Commissioner of Small Business Services, Mark Newhouse. The proclamation, signed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, declared October 20, 2005 "New York City Small Business Day," in recognition of Network Solutions event encouraging small businesses to "race to Network Solutions" to drive their business online.

"Small businesses are the fastest growing segment of the Internet, thanks to the increased popularity of local search in helping people go online to find the products and services they want," said Champ Mitchell, chairman and CEO of Network Solutions. "In 2005, small businesses are expected to spend more than $1.2 billion on Web site development alone. Network Solutions is committed to helping our customers determine the right Web solutions to meet their business needs and providing the products and services to help them easily establish their online presence."

Network Solutions, not only provides consultants to get customers online easily and affordably, but they also are now providing the chance to win a new car! The sweepstakes, titled "Race to Network Solutions," aims to provide a helpful tips and information for people who are considering starting a new business and for those who may want to get their businesses online.

"The 'Race to Network Solutions' sweepstakes and promotion positions Network Solutions as the industry leader that is helping to demystify marketing on the Web for small businesses," said Jeff Grosman, senior vice president of Marketing for Network Solutions. "The new look, feel and focus of Network Solutions is to make it easy and affordable for people to establish and grow their businesses online."

Sweepstakes Rules and Entry Form can be found at http://www.driveyourbiz.com/. The sweepstakes is open to anyone at least 21 years of age or older, who has a valid U.S. driver's license and is a legal resident of one of the 48 contiguous United States or Washington DC. No purchase is necessary.

"Network Solutions is like a cyber pit crew that is there 24/7 to help with your online presence," said Danica Patrick. "My Website -- http://www.danicaracing.com/ -- is one of the best ways I can keep my fans from all over the world up to speed with all the things that are going on in my life both on and off the track."

The announcement of the "Race to Network Solutions(R) Sweepstakes" coincides with the re-launch of the Network Solutions brand and newly designed Web site, which simplifies the process of getting a Web address, creating a Web site, and all the many parts of getting a consumer/small business owner online. Network Solutions offers tools and products to make it simple take a small business online, including Easy, Build-It-Myself Web Site(TM) tools, and Do-It-For-Me Web Site Design(TM) tools, Online Marketing tools, and a gold-standard "real person" customer consultants.

About Network Solutions, LLC

Network Solutions, LLC, a leading provider of Web solutions and the pioneer of the domain name registration service, offers a full range of Web-related services, including Web site hosting, Web sites, online marketing, e-mail, and domain name registration services. Network Solutions draws on 26 years of experience to make it simple and affordable for customers to build and manage an online presence through a one-stop Web solutions provider. Additional information about Network Solutions' offerings is available at http://www.networksolutions.com/.

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