First Stop on Way to Indy is Omaha for Berkshire Hathaway Meeting

WASHINGTON, May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in its 70-year
history, GEICO will be in the center of the racing action at the
Indianapolis 500 on May 28 by entering the GEICO A1 Team USA race car in
the event.

Ted Ward, GEICO vice president of marketing, said, "We are so proud to
be part of the Indianapolis 500. The race is part of the fabric of America
and we are honored to be partnering with A1 Team USA in this enormously
popular and prestigious race."

Rick Weidinger, owner of A1 Team USA, added, "We are so fortunate to
have such a highly respected and well known American auto insurer
supporting our team. It is a great partnership and it will be a great
race."

But before the GEICO A1 Team USA car heads to Indy, it will make a
brief stop in Omaha, Neb., where Berkshire Hathaway shareholders will get a
close up look at the red-white-and-blue, "We the People"-inspired racing
machine. (GEICO is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.)

It is also reported that the Gecko, the company's spokes character
recently voted American's Favorite Icon, will also be part of the GEICO A1
USA racing team in Indianapolis.

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is the fourth largest
private passenger auto insurer in the United States. It provides auto
insurance coverage for more than 7 million policyholders and insures more
than 11 million vehicles. GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group
of companies. Rated A for financial stability by A.M. Best Company, GEICO
keeps its rates low by dealing directly with the customer. GEICO provides
consumers with outstanding sales, service and claims capabilities on its
geico.com Web site 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Consumers may also
contact the company at its toll free 1-800-841-3000 number. 15 minutes
could save you 15% on car insurance. For more information, go to
http://www.geico.com.

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SOURCE GEICO
Web Site: http://www.geico.com

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