Carrier Boyz and McClenathan extend contract to 2009

CARRIER BOYZ RACING
ANDY CARRIER and MARK CARRIER -- OWNERS
NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES

FRAM AIRHOG TOP FUEL DRAGSTER
CORY McCLENATHAN -- DRIVER
TODD SMITH - CREW CHIEF


BRISTOL, Tenn. (October 5, 2005) - Andy and Mark Carrier, owners of 
Carrier Boyz Racing, and Cory McClenathan, who drives the Carrier Boyz 
Racing Top Fuel dragster, jointly announced the extension of 
McClenathan's contract to drive for Carrier Boyz Racing through the 2009 
season.

"Having Cory Mac with Carrier Boyz Racing for the next four years is a 
big plus for our race team," said Andy Carrier.  "It keeps our 
foundation sound, keeps with our philosophy of staying with the same 
people and continues our growth.  During our talk regarding the 
extension on Sunday you could sense Cory's excitement and that 
excitement is contagious and will help this whole team strive to do 
better.  

"Cory brings a lot of things to the table, but I feel one of his best 
qualities is how he represents all our marketing partners. He's one of 
the best out here at that.

"Cory is an important part of the plans to make Carrier Boyz Racing a 
better team.  We'll have a few more surprises to announce in the very 
near future."

Mark Carrier added, "Carrier Boyz racing is here to stay and having Cory 
on board makes us a sound team for the future and give us a strong 
foundation to strive for the top tier in Top Fuel and hopefully bring 
home the championship."

McClenathan, who has 28 career wins and 29 No. 1 qualifying position, 
began driving for Carrier Boyz Racing at the start of the 2004 season.

"I'm very excited," said McClenathan.  "It turned a dismal Sunday at the 
Ameriquest Nationals in Chicago into an exciting day for me.  After you 
exit in the first round and the bosses come to you and tell you they 
want to talk with you, you get a little edgy. Well, let me tell you that 
talk was all good.  They asked me if I wanted to extend my contract with 
them for the next four year.  I immediately said yes and hope that this 
extension quiets all the rumors that had me going elsewhere.

"I never wanted to jump camp, but you will always have some people out 
there that are not happy unless they're stirring the pot.  Sure I had 
people approach me but let me tell you I never wanted to go to any other 
team.  I'm really excited to know that I have a long future with Mark 
and Andy and mom, Shirley.

"Four extra years sounds good, especially when it means that I have a 
home and team and owners that I respect and have a good relationship 
with them both on the track and off.  I plan to work real hard for them 
and do all we can for all our sponsors over the next four years."

McClenathan has done and accomplished much since he began Top Fuel 
racing in 1991.  The one thing that has eluded the driver who now calls 
Lake Havasu City, Ariz., home is the NHRA POWERade Top Fuel point 
championship.  He has been every so close finishing No. 2 four times 
(1992, 1995, 1997-98).

"The future looks bright," added McClenathan.  "I really want to add 
that NHRA POWERade championship to my résumé. This team can do it and I 
will do everything in my power to lead them to the top."  

For 2005, Carrier Boyz Racing and primary marketing partners FRAM and 
Honeywell welcome the support of our associate marketing partners: 
American Racing Wheels, Autolite Spark Plugs, Bendix by Honeywell, 
Fabtech Performance Suspensions, GMC, Mac Tools, Prestone Antifreeze, 
PurePower Lubricants and Torco Race Fuels/Skull Gear.

Headquartered in Danbury, Conn., FRAM®, the official filter of the 
NHRA®, is a unit of Honeywell Consumer Products Group, which 
manufactures and markets the FRAM AirHog^(TM) air filter and other 
quality FRAM automotive filters.  The Honeywell Consumer Products Group 
also includes Prestone® antifreeze/coolant and car care products, 
Autolite® spark plugs and ignition wire sets and Holts® car care 
products. For additional information visit the following websites: FRAM 
at www.fram.com and FRAM AirHog at www.framairhog.com or call 
1-800-862-7737.

Visit our website at www.carrierboyzracing.com for the most current team 
news, race results and team merchandise.