Nigel Mansell new IAM President

[Darren]

MANSELL TAKES THE WHEEL AT THE IAM

Issued: 9 January 2006

F1 Racing legend Nigel Mansell is to be the new President of the IAM
(Institute of Advanced Motorists).

Mansell passed his Advanced Driving Test last August, 19 years after scoring
his first Formula One victory at Brands Hatch. As IAM President, Mansell
brings a lifetime of driving experience to the IAM.

"I believe driving expertise isn't just for the race track," said Mr Mansell.

"My grandfather always told me that it is no good lying on a hospital bed
saying 'But I had the right of way'. That is why drivers can gain so much
from preparing for their IAM test.

"I am honoured to take the Presidency of such a well regarded organisation
and I hope that in this, its 50th Anniversary Year, we can inform and
educate more drivers and riders than ever before,” he said.

Welcoming the appointment, IAM Chairman John Maxwell said:

"I am delighted that Nigel has accepted the invitation to be our new
President. He is a well respected public figure, with immense driving
experience. As well as his legendary track record, Nigel has consistently
campaigned for safety on the road and I know that drivers of all ages will
regard him as a leading proponent of safety, both on and off the track."

With 31 Grand Prix wins, Nigel Mansell already has his place in the Formula
One Hall of Fame. He has joined racing drivers John Surtees, the late Graham
Hill, Sir Stirling Moss and motorcyclist Geoff Duke who have all passed
their IAM test.

The first IAM President was Lord Sempill and the most recent was HRH The
Duke of Gloucester, who held the position for 32 years.