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4/04/2007

Contact: Suzanne Basista
MARC Public Relations
sbasista@marcusa.com
412.562.1183

Al Larsen
Andretti Green Racing
alan.larsen@andrettigreenracing.com
317.872.2700

James Raulerson
St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area CVB
jamesr@floridasbeach.com
727.464.7332

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., April 4, 2007 – Michael Andretti’s 2007 IndyCar is about to get a whole new look just in time for the Indianapolis 500. Coming off the heels of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, the race car will sport some pretty prominent logos including one from the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention &
Visitors Bureau.

In 2006, Andretti stepped out of retirement to race alongside son Marco at the Indianapolis 500, finishing third, in one of the most exciting races in recent history. Today, the new look of his lean, mean racing machine will be unveiled at
a 3pm ceremony.

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) and Andretti Green Racing (AGR) announced the company’s co-major sponsorship of Michael Andretti’s IndyCar for the 2007 Indianapolis 500. Motorola, already major sponsor of Danica Patrick’s #7 AGR
IndyCar, will join Jim Beam as co-major sponsor of Andretti’s #39 car, while continuing to provide critical two-way communication solutions for all AGR teams. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems and the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention & Visitors Bureau will also have some major face-time with logos prominently displaced on Andretti’s race car.

—Having the Floridas Beach logo on such a high profile race car can only strengthen our already strong position as a leading tourist destination,” said Carole Ketterhagen, Executive Director of the CVB .

Motorola has been involved in open-wheel racing for more than a decade and with Andretti Green Racing for the past four seasons. AGR is the second-winningest team in IndyCar Series history, winning the series championship in 2004 and 2005.

Motorola will continue to provide communication solutions to AGR as well as promote its brand and products through the sport. Motorola believes open wheel racing is a strong platform to communicate the company’s Bluetooth technology and ultra-sleek designs to an audience that shares its passion for speed and
performance.

About the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area CVB
The St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is the countywide tourism management and marketing organization responsible for developing and promoting the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area as a leisure,
business, convention, conference, sports and film production destination. The St. Petersburg/Clearwater area is the leading destination on Florida’s Gulf coast, drawing more than five million overnight visitors annually. The area is best known for record-breaking sunshine and 35 miles of spectacular beaches, including Fort
De Soto Park, named America’s Best Beach 2005 by Dr. Beach. A variety of attractions, world-class museums, sporting activities and nature-related experiences are also readily available.

About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and
broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of Seamless Mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do"
experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $35.3 billion in 2005. For more information about our company, our
people and our innovations, please visit www.motorola.com.

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