Press Release Zone

Jan. 30, 2004

(Courtesy Scott McVey, Mobile Motorsports Marketing)

Mobile Motor Sports Inc. would like to start the season off with the announcement of our newest marketing partner. We would like to welcome Hooters of Calgary on board, with the expansion of major league Drag Racing heading westward this will be a great partnership. To celebrate this union, Mobile Motor Sports will have it's stunning Top Alcohol Funny Car on display June 18, 2004 at the MacLeod Trail restaurant, and be competing in the Father's Day Funny Car Classic at Race City on the 19th and 20th. Come on down for autographs, photos, and a chance to win prizes, and lets not forget the nearly world famous hot wings!
Check with your favorite Hooters girl for all the details, and we hope to see you at the races. Scott from Winnipeg Manitoba, drives the Hooters Funny car that races in the IHRA. He competed at last year's Rocky Mountian Nationals

Jan 28, 2004

The Northwest Division LODRS event at Southern Oregon Dragway, orignally scheduled for September 24-25, has been moved to October 8-9. Due to conflicting dates with the other venue at the site, Southern Oregon Speedway, and to give West Coast Top Alcohol racers the opportunity to attend the O'Reilly Fall Nationals in Dallas (1 of 16 events which run those classes) the date change was made.

The event will retain the Friday-Saturday format which has made it so popular to racers and spectators in the past. Sunday October 10th will remain the rain date. If you have any questions, feel free to give me a call. Mike Rice Division 6 Director

Jan.15, 2004

Twelve-time NHRA Funny Car Champion John Force confirmed Thursday that rookie Eric Medlen will be at the wheel of the POWERade Championship-winning Castrol SYNTEC Ford Mustang when the 2004 season begins next month (Feb. 19-22) at the K&N Filters Winternationals at Pomona Raceway.

"We talked to a lot of very talented drivers," Force said of his search for a replacement for the departed Tony Pedregon, "but, bottom line, we had an opportunity to give a young driver a chance and, after talking to all my Crew Chiefs, that's what we decided to do.

"Eric has been here for the last eight years," Force continued. "He knows our routine. He knows what we expect. He tested in my car (the Castrol GTX High Mileage Ford Mustang) after Vegas (last October) and that really is what told us that he had the potential to do the job."
Eric Medlen, left, will take the controls of the John Force Racing Castrol Syntec Mustang tuned by his father, John, right.

Medlen, 30, is the son of John Medlen who, as crew chief on the Syntec Ford, directed Pedregon to eight victories in a spectacular 2003 season and to 27 wins in his eight years at John Force Racing.

"We are extremely pleased to have Eric Medlen coming on board to represent Castrol and the SYNTEC brand," said John Cronin, sponsorship manager for Castrol. "It's exciting for Castrol to play a role in the development of such a talented young driver, one we believe will immediately compete for the NHRA POWERade Championship."

Jan,13, 2004

Rich Bailey signs Capitol Auto
Group for 2004 season
Rich Bailey of Salem, Oregon has once again signed Capitol Auto Group
as the title sponsor of his EVN Motorsports built dragster. In addition,
Bailey has also signed Vince Ventura, Senior Broker with RBC Mortgage
as a new associate sponsor. Product sponsors Royal Purple Motor Oil,
Supervinyl Signs and Banners and Louthan Competition Cylinder Heads
will also continue their longtime association with the team.
"I'm very pleased that Capitol Auto Group along with RBC, Royal Purple,
Supervinyl, and Louthan Competition are continuing their support of our
race team. These companies are made up of great people and it's a privilege
to serve them. We're moving our program forward and anticipate a great
season both on and off the track." Bailey said.
In addition to competing in the TopComp class at the majority of NHRA
Lucas Oil events in the Pacific Northwest, the Capitol team will continue
to do appearances for the Race Against Drugs program. The team will
also spend time with kids stricken with life threatening illnesses by hosting
them at the track through their "Day at the Races" program. People wanting
more information about the team or the "Day at the Races" program can
contact the team through their website: www.capracing.com.
Based in Salem, Oregon, Capitol Auto Group is one of the largest
automobile dealerships in the Willamette Valley, selling Chevrolet,
Cadillac, Subaru and Toyota from their Salem store and Honda at their
McMinville location. Customers anywhere can shop on-line at
www.capitolauto.com. This will mark the 5th year Capitol has sponsored
Bailey's efforts.
P r o M o t i o n M o t o r s p o r t s

Contact: Rich Bailey (503) 370-9164

Jeff Wilson adds New Sponsor for full assault in 2004. Defending Division 3 Top Alcohol Dragster Champion Jeff Wilson has announced the signing of Torco Race Fuels as primary sponsor for the team's two-car assault for the NHRA Lucas Oil World Championship in 2004. Wilson will continue to pilot his championship-winning blown alcohol dragster, which will be tuned by Top Alcohol Funny Car hitters Marc and Tim White, and debut an A/Fuel Dragster tuned by nitro veteran Al Meade to compete when conditions favor the injected-nitro combination.

News From... News From...Strange Engineering.

"Perfectly Strange Award".
Morton Grove, IL - Strange Engineering, in following with it's 40 plus years of dedication
to manufacturing quality products for the Motorsports Industry, reminds all involved of the NHRA Perfectly Strange Performance Awards Program designed to reward NHRA Stock, Super Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street Racers for their performances in a non-product contingent award for 2004.
In our second year of a three year commitment, we anticipate the same kind of
excitement and competition for these specific NHRA Sportsman Racers to succeed in their quest to "run right on the number". To summarize the program: Be the first to run right on your dial-in or index in a winning round of competition during any or all the 23 NHRA Powerade Series National Events and win $250. Should you have either of Strange Engineering's NHRA National Event Contingency Products (Strange Pro Race Axles and/or Strange Pro Race Struts) on your race car along with the proper NHRA/Strange Contingency Decals.... IT DOUBLES! Along with the prize money, the winners will receive a "WINNERS ONLY" Collector Hat...exclusive only to winners. Should no one win the cash award in their eliminator class,....it rolls over to the next event until claimed. Winners in the NHRA Lucas Oil Series will be awarded a "WINNERS ONLY" Collector Hat as many times as they run right on their dial-in or index in a winning round of competition. No money will be awarded.
Strange Engineering paid racers 57 times in 2003. David Rampy claimed the largest rollover amount, $3500.00 in one event in Stock Eliminator in '03.
For additional details on this program, contact John MAZZarella (317) 745-
9168. For additional information on the hundreds of Strange Driveline and
Suspension products offered, contact Strange Engineering, Inc.,
8300 No. Austin Ave., Morton Grove, IL 60053 (847) 663-1701 or......
shop our complete catalog on line at www.strangeengineering.net.

Rob Atchison, the 2003 IHRA Funny Car Champion driver of the Erickson Manufacturing Pontiac is pleased to announce the addition of Mattress Depot as associate sponsor and the renewal of Aeroquip Performance Products and Toolex International as product sponsors for the 2004 IHRA / Hooters racing season.

Top Fuel Harley-Davidson legend Jim McClure recovering from heart surgery.
After a heart transplant on Saturday, Jim McClure is on the road to recovery according to a family spokesperson. Initially, there were some rejection problems that required further surgery, but now things are going just fine. Further surgical work is scheduled later this week and the family is asking that we remember Jim in our prayers. He’s not completely out of the woods, but a source indicates that the Doctors are positive of his recovery.

TOP FUEL DRIVER STEVE HAMILTON TEAMS WITH JOHN MITCHELL RACING FOR 2004

Steve Hamilton has announced he will race for John Mitchell Racing’s Montana Express Top Fuel team during the 2004 Hooters IHRA Drag Racing Series.

Hamilton, a 40-year-old African American from Lake Villa, Ill., has been racing for over 17 years. He began his racing career at Great Lakes Dragaway in the track’s weekly points program, and eventually moved up to IHRA’s Quick Rod class. He earned his Top Fuel license in 2000, and made appearances at two IHRA national events in 2002.

"I’m pleased to be driving for John Mitchell in 2004," said Hamilton. "Mitchell who is known for his Montana Express cars and is also known with driver "Aussie" Dave Grubnick. But what few racing fans know is, Mitchell also started the careers of Top Fuel World Champion Larry Dixon and his current teammate Ron Capps, Funny Car World Champion Tony Pedregon, and Frank Pedregon."

"I have worked with Steve for the past few months and see that he has the drive and the determination to make this program work," said Mitchell. "I believe he will become one of our sports best assets and will help take our team to a championship and the sport to the next level. He wants to win and be part of a team that can win championships.

"I have developed new drivers before and their careers speak for themselves. Steve will do the same. We are ready for 2004 and look forward to having a successful year," added Mitchell.

"Joining John’s team will allow me the opportunity to receive much more seat time and experience," added Hamilton. "We plan to do a lot of testing over the next couple of months. This will help me to better develop as a driver."

Jan 5, 2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sarah Cotham Set to Compete in Division 4 Super Comp Events

Nineteen year old Sarah Cotham will make her debut in the Lucas Oil Drag
Racing Series in 2004. Cotham who resides in Artesia New Mexico, will be
behind the wheel of a new Worthy-built Super Comp dragster that will be
campaigned in Division 4 events as well as a handful of NHRA national
events.

The car will be powered by a brand new 434 cubic inch engine built by Tracy
Dennis at Sunset Racecraft in Lubbock Tx. The car sports a new black with
purple tribal flames paint scheme created by ProMotion Motorsports Design.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bolton to Debut New Dragster in '04

Vern Bolton of Artesia NM, is debuting a brand new Worthy swing arm Super
Comp dragster. Bolton plans to race the car in the NHRA Division 4 Lucas Oil
Drag Racing series and a handful of selected national events.

The new car sports a 460 cube Merlin BBC prepared by Tracy Dennis at Sunset
Racecraft and a Rupert Dominator alcohol carburetor with McClintic
Pro-Bowls. The transmission is a Sullivan Motorsports glide modified by J.
Callaway with a Hughes converter. The black and purple "Slightly Wicked"
themed paint scheme was designed by Pro-Motion Motorsports Design and
painted by Rick Lambrecht at Airizona Designs Airbrushing.

The car is sponsored by Storage Rentals and Manufacturing Company, Valley
Diesel Truck Performance and Tate Branch's Quarter Mile Automotive, all
located in Artesia NM.

Dec. 30, 2003

K i r b y M o t o r s p o r t s

PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Rich Bailey (503) 370-9164 December 30, 2003 Date:
Glenn Kirby Signs Acoustical Materials Services for '04 Season

Glenn Kirby of Garden Grove California, has announced that Acoustical
Materials Services (AMS) has agreed to become the title sponsor of his
Super Comp dragster the 2004 season. AMS is a supplier of specialty
building materials with offices located through out the southwest. The
AMS logo will be boldly displayed on a burgundy paint scheme created
by ProMotion Motorsports Design and executed by Paint-n-Place, who
will serve as an associate sponsor on the car. Paint-n-Place, based in
Orange County California, specializes in race cars and counts John Force
as one of their high-profile customers.
Kirby plans to drive the car at selected national events as well as the
entire division seven Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. The car will also be
campaigned at local Southern California events that do not conflict with
the team's NHRA schedule. Christy Lamica, also of Garden Grove, will drive
the car at the local Southland events.