Carrier Boyz Racing: McClenathan ends qualifying No. 6

CARRIER BOYZ RACING FRAM AIRHOG TOP FUEL DRAGSTER

18TH ANNUAL NHRA FRAM AUTOLITE NATIONALS
INFINEON RACEWAY - SONOMA, CALIF.
JULY 29-31, 2005

Qualifying:
Session 1 Friday: 7.131 seconds at 181.08 mph (# 7)
Session 2 Friday: 18.915 seconds at 30.47 mph (# 7)
Session 1 Saturday: 4.846 seconds at 315.34 mph (# 6)
Session 2 Saturday: 4.643 seconds at 316.52 mph (# 6)


McClenathan ends qualifying No. 6

SONOMA, Calif. (July 30, 2005) - Under clear Sonoma Valley skies, 
qualifying for the 18th annual NHRA FRAM Autolite Nationals came to an 
end today with Cory McClenathan firmly entrenched in the No. 6 position.

After opening qualifying with a run of 4.671 seconds, McClenathan reeled 
off a pass of 4.566 seconds at 319.75 mph in the Carrier Boyz Racing 
FRAM AirHog Top Fuel dragster to momentarily hold the top spot in the 
evening session.  He eventually finished the first day of qualifying in 
the No. 6 position.

"That final pass was fantastic," said McClenathan, as he recounted 
Friday's last run.  "Since this race is sponsored by FRAM and Autolite, 
it's a big deal for us to do well here.  On Saturday we will try to be 
consistent and get the FRAM AirHog ready for Sunday." 

On Saturday, Todd Smith (crew chief) and Bob Bauer (clutch specialist) 
used the two session to tune the car for tomorrow's conditions.  In the 
first session, McClenathan pedaled his way to a respectable run of 4.846 
seconds, the fifth quickest of the session, following that with 
4.643-second pass to end qualifying.

"Four consistent run during qualifying for this FRAM AirHog dragster," 
said McClenathan from the top end of the track following qualifying.  
"Todd and Bob and the guys have got this car back on track this 
weekend.  We used today to prepare for eliminations and I think we are 
ready.

"I want to personally thank the management and employees of FRAM, 
Autolite, Prestone and Bendix for giving both Carrier Boyz Racing and me 
the opportunity to go racing.  Let's have a good dinner together 
tonight, then go out tomorrow and try and put the FRAM AirHog car in the 
FRAM Autolite Nationals winner's circle.  I think we have a real 
opportunity to do just that."

McClenathan, who enters this event ninth in the NHRA POWERade Top Fuel 
point standings, will match up against "Hot" Rod Fuller, who qualified 
No. 11 with a pass of 4.635 seconds.

Of interest for Bay Area drag racing fans, the Wednesday following the 
FRAM Autolite Nationals, August 3, Cory McClenathan and his Carrier Boyz 
Racing FRAM AirHog Top Fuel dragster will appear at Kohlweiss Auto 
Parts, 1205 Veterans Blvd., in Redwood City. The car will be on display 
from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and McClenathan will sign autographs from 3-7 
p.m. Terry Haddock and the Terry Haddock Racing Chevrolet Camaro Funny 
Car will also be in attendance.   

ELIMINATIONS: McClenathan begins his quest for the Top Fuel title on 
Sunday with eliminations for all classes getting underway at 11 a.m.  
Time is local Sonoma time -- Pacific Time (PT): 3 hours behind the 
Eastern Time zone -- and subject to change at anytime. 

TELEVISION: Two hours of qualifying highlights for the 18th annual NHRA 
FRAM Autolite Nationals got underway on ESPN2 HD this evening (July 30) 
at 8 p.m. The qualifying show repeats on ESPN2 HD early Sunday morning 
(July 31) from 3-5 a.m.  ESPN2 HD will also air three hours of same-day 
television coverage of eliminations beginning at 9 p.m. on Sunday 
evening (July 31).  The elimination show repeats on ESPN2 HD early 
Monday morning, August 1, from 2 until 4:30 a.m.  Also, tune in to 
NHRA2Day on ESPN2 HD, the weekly show that gives you the latest 
information about the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.  NHRA2Day can be 
seen on Sunday evening, July 31 at 8:30 p.m.   Television times are 
Eastern Time (ET) and subject to change at anytime.  Check local listings.
  
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.
   
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, Fabtech, GMC, Mac 
Tools, Prestone, PurePower Lubricants and Torco Race Fuels/Skull Gear.

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