Chevrolet roars into Houston for "Chevy's freedom over Texas"

25 June 2008

Race cars, four-wheeled movie stars, and crowd-rousing entertainment are just a few surprises set for America's largest land-based birthday celebration. Whether the idea of a perfect Fourth of July celebration includes a sneak peek at hot concept cars and trucks, hanging out with NASCAR's finest 200 mph race cars, enjoying a brilliant fireworks display, or kicking back with friends and family to the sounds of electrifying live entertainment, Chevrolet and the City Of Houston have everything covered for ''Chevy's Freedom Over Texas'' July 4 at Eleanor Tinsley Park.

"Chevrolet has proudly held the title sponsorship to Freedom Over Texas for four years, and we're coming back to Houston again and bringing an even bigger celebration," said Jay Allen, Chevrolet marketing manager for GM's South Central region. "We are excited to present the Chevy music stage which will be ignited with three phenomenal female country music artists, as well as provide fantastic concept cars and a host of fun-filled, interactive activities for the entire family.''

Festival-goers can experience some of Chevy's hottest 2008 cars and trucks, as well as show-stopping concept cars like the Bumblebee Camaro – star of the 2007 summer blockbuster movie Transformers. The Cobalt Wide Body and the Time Attack Supercharged Cobalt SS with its race record-setting pedigree round out Chevy's sizzling concept vehicle display.

For race fans, Chevy is showcasing Team Chevy's Championship-winning authentic NASCAR race cars, including: Jimmie Johnson's '48 Lowe's Chevrolet; Jeff Gordon's '24 DuPont Chevrolet; and Kevin Harvick's '29 Shell Oil Chevrolet. If simply checking out these race cars isn't enough, festival attendees can climb into one of the Chevy racing simulators and race their favorite NASCAR drivers at speeds and motion that simulate up to 200 mph on Texas motor speedway's 1.5-mile oval track.

With fuel prices soaring, Chevy's alternative fuels display is sure to catch some attention. From the Tahoe Hybrid to the Malibu, Chevrolet offers plenty of gas-friendly driving options to learn about. The Chevy Tahoe Hybrid – which was recently named Green Car Journal's 2008 Green car of the year – is one of two all-new hybrid models for 2008 (the other being the Malibu Hybrid sedan) featuring the affordable GM Hybrid System.

This year, Chevy's main stage will play host to three of country music's hottest female entertainers: Jo Dee Messina, Miranda Lambert, and Sara Evans.