Racing Champions Ertl Fourth Quarter 2002 Results Conference Call

    GLEN ELLYN, Ill.--Feb. 18, 2003--Racing Champions Ertl will release its fourth quarter 2002 earnings results at the close of the market on Wednesday, February 26, 2003. A conference call has been scheduled on the same day with the management of Racing Champions Ertl at 4:45 p.m. EST. The dial-in number is 719-457-2661.
    If you are unable to participate in Wednesday's conference call, playback of the call will be available beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, February 26 through Sunday, March 2 at 12:00 a.m. EST. To hear the playback of the call, dial 719-457-0820 and enter reservation number 405471, when prompted by the system.
    This call is being webcast by CCBN and Vcall and can be accessed at Racing Champions Ertl's web site at www.rcertl.com.

    In addition, analysts/investors will have the opportunity to listen to the live conference call and replays online through the webcast services. To listen to the live call, go to CCBN's individual investor center at www.companyboardroom.com or Vcall's website at www.vcall.com at least fifteen minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, replays will be available shortly after the call on CCBN and Vcall.