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NASCAR WCUP: CD-2® and Robby Gordon Renew Vows for the Third Year

AUTOMOTIVE PERFORMANCE PRODUCT LEADER to Sponsor MORGAN-McCLURE

CHICAGO, IL,- CD-2 Automotive Performance Products, a division of Turtle Wax, Inc., has renewed its relationship with NASCAR Winston Cup driver Robby Gordon and extended sponsorship to the Morgan-McClure Motorsports team and its #4 Kodak Chevrolet. CD-2 and it¹s unmistakable neon logo will adorn the rear quarter panels and television panel of Gordon¹s Monte Carlo as a major associate sponsor for 2001.

"I couldn¹t imagine going into a racing season without CD-2 at this point, they¹ve been such a great supporter of my career the last two years," said Robby Gordon, who will drive the #4 Kodak Chevrolet for Morgan-McClure Motorsports in 2001 after last season driving for his own team, Team Gordon. "Basically, I owe them a big win, we came so close to winning the Indy 500 for CD-2 in 1999. Every time I¹ve needed support, whether it be in CART, Winston Cup or Off-Road, CD-2 has been there to help make it happen. Now with Morgan-McClure, we¹re going to take a shot at the Daytona 500 and Winston Cup Championship and continue to build the CD-2 brand. We¹ve got a great program put together here ­ one that got even better today."

CD-2 Automotive Products is comprised of a wide range of engine-related additives. CD-2 Products are available at leading auto parts chains and mass-merchandisers worldwide.

"Any time you can add a new sponsor to your program you feel good," said Larry McClure, owner of Morgan-McClure Motorsports and winner of three Daytona 500¹s. "We¹ve got a very optimistic look about 2001 with Robby Gordon. With the added support from CD-2, it makes us that much stronger."

Robby Gordon¹s affiliation with CD-2 dates back to 1999; since that time Turtle Wax has repositioned the classic brand with a whole new look and impactful new product offering.

"We¹re very pleased to be back with Robby Gordon in 2001. Robby has proven to be an excellent ambassador for the CD-2 brand," said Bob Piché, Group Director of Marketing for Turtle Wax. "Continuing our relationship with Robby as a major associate sponsor with Morgan-McClure gives us an excellent branding platform in racing¹s premier arena. An arena we feel Robby has the opportunity to win races in 2001 ­ and that¹s something we want to be a part of."

Gordon and his Kodak/CD-2 Chevrolet begin practice for the Daytona 500 on Thursday, February 8, from the Daytona International Speedway.

Text Provided By Kinnon Marshall

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