Epler enlists Coloradan Company for start of NHRA's West Coast Swing

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EPLER ENLISTS COLORADAN COMPANY FOR START OF WEST COAST SWING 

Putnam, Conn., July 10, 2001 - Jim Epler's Etchells Racing Camaro, which this 
season has been the NHRA's answer to the chameleon, will once again be 
changing its colors.  Starting with next weekend's Mopar Parts Mile-High 
Nationals, Epler's "fuel coupe" will be flying the colors of United Car Care 
Inc. (UCC), an Aurora, Colorado based company which has specialized in 
vehicle service contracts for over seventeen years.  UCC will use its 
involvement with Etchells Racing as part of its promotion to increase dealer 
and customer awareness nationwide starting in Denver where Epler and his race 
car will be appearing at several local dealerships.

 "Our job is to get United Car Care's nationwide program launched in a big 
way," stated Epler.  "In addition to the exposure generated on television, 
we're going to have quite a few dealers coming to the races to check out the 
NHRA and Chuck Etchells Racing.  Our goal is not only to educate them about 
drag racing, but to open the door for UCC to do business with them.  We'd 
like nothing more than to develop a long-term relationship that is productive 
for all involved.

"Mike Southerland, whom I met during my involvement with Easy Care years ago, 
is spearheading the program.  He's an energetic guy who has been known to 
burn a mean steak, and we fully expect him to be part of the entertainment.  
We're going to have a great time, and the only thing that could make it 
better is winning with the United Car Care/Matco Camaro.  

"It's a tough assignment when you only have two races, but we're going to 
make the most of them.  Terry Manzer has already shown he has a tune-up for 
Bandimere by winning the race last year.  Between that and having Roland 
(Leong) on board, we're feeling pretty good about our chances."

For further information and updates, please check United Car Care on the 
internet at  www.unitedcarcare.com or follow the team's progress at their 
official website, www.etchellsracing.com.

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