• Speed bumps. Even if you plan all the details of your road trip, there are still bound to be some unexpected speed bumps along the way, such as road construction and traffic congestion. But don't let that ruin the fun. Streets & Trips can route you around the delay and get you back on track in no time.

• Pit stops. "On the track, we get in and out of pit stops as fast as we can, but when I'm with my family, we make pit stops fun," Wallace said. Make your pit stops enjoyable for everyone and long enough to allow a break from the road. If one of your road trips ever takes you to Rusty Wallace's home state of North Carolina, he recommends visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

• Get creative. The next time your family plans on hitting the road, try planning a themed adventure. Wallace suggests taking a trip across the country to visit all the NASCAR races, but if that doesn't suit your family's interests, Streets & Trips can help you customize a trip that will be fun for everyone.

More information about Microsoft Streets & Trips 2007 with GPS Locator is available at http://www.microsoft.com/streets.