North America might not get any bonus cars in their edition of Polyphony Digital's Gran Turismo 4 for the PS2, but those of you in Los Angeles can at least stock up on free gas when the game finally launches next week, February 22.

"Sony Computer Entertainment America, publisher of the best-selling Gran Turismo racing franchise for PlayStation 2, will celebrate the release of the gaming industry's most highly anticipated title and honor automotive excellence and car culture by offering free gas to consumers.

A Gran Turismo Pit Crew will welcome consumers to the special event, filling gas tanks and giving drivers and GT4 fans a chance to play one of the most anticipated titles in videogame history.

When: Tuesday, February 22 7:00 AM 9:00 AM

Where: Conoco Phillips 76 Station 1402 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA."

With the rising cost of gas these days it's nice to get the opportunity to fuel up for free when you get the chance.  Still, IMO the bonus isn't quite as cool as the free beef Les Schwab Tires was giving out to customers a little while back.  Seriously, you could even see the cow carcass hanging in front of the stores in the television ads.

Anyways, don't do what Neoseeker's webmaster Redemption did at the gas station once and spill the gas all over yourself while filling up.  An accidental blaze taking out a block full of gamers is no way to launch Gran Turismo 4.