Champion Spark Plug-Powered Cars Take 4 of Top 5 Spots in Saturday's Nextel Cup Event

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--May 2, 20044, 2004--Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s #8 Chevrolet led three other Champion(R) Spark Plug-powered cars in a near-sweep of the top five positions in Saturday's Chevy American Revolution 400 at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway. "The World's Favorite Spark Plug," Champion plugs are manufactured and marketed by Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board:FDMLQ).

Earnhardt Jr. won his third Nextel Cup event of 2004 while three other Champion-powered entries - Bobby Labonte's #18 Chevrolet, Tony Stewart's #20 Chevrolet, and Matt Kenseth's #17 Ford - finished third, fourth and fifth, respectively, on Richmond's .75-mile oval. The Champion brand's success is reflected in Nextel Cup points standings, as well, with Earnhardt Jr. in first place overall, defending Cup champion Kenseth in fourth, and Stewart - the 2002 Cup winner - in fifth.

"Our proprietary firing-end plug technologies have won races this year on superspeedways and the Cup Series' most challenging short tracks, which typically result in higher engine operating temperatures," said Champion Brand Manager Lou Kafantaris. "We're thrilled with the performance of Champion plugs in all engine designs and track environments."

The Champion brand's unprecedented success in NASCAR competition continues off the track for passenger applications through an exclusive electrode approach combining precious-metal conductors with optimized firing-end geometries for exceptional spark focus. Champion plugs also provide exclusive thermal management characteristics that maximize performance under virtually all engine conditions.

The ideal choice for hundreds of popular vehicle makes and models, Champion Double Platinum(TM) spark plugs feature platinum center and ground electrodes matching the specifications of the world's leading vehicle manufacturers. These premium plugs also incorporate a Fine-Wire center electrode and V-trimmed ground electrode for high spark concentration. Champion's patented Heat-Active(TM) alloy allows these plugs to reach optimal temperature quickly and maintain the ideal heat range under varying loads. The result is a highly focused spark that provides greater power for quicker acceleration and smoother idle.

For more information on Champion spark plugs, contact your nearest Champion supplier or write to: Champion Marketing, Federal-Mogul Corp., 26555 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI 48034. Information also is available online at www.federal-mogul.com/champion.

Federal-Mogul is a global supplier of automotive components, sub-systems, modules and systems serving the world's original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket. The company utilizes its engineering and materials expertise, proprietary technology, manufacturing skill, distribution flexibility and marketing power to deliver products, brands and services of value to its customers. Federal-Mogul is focused on the globalization of its teams, products and processes to bring greater opportunities for its customers and employees, and value to its constituents. Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899 and today employs more than 45,000 people in 29 countries. For more information on Federal-Mogul, visit the company's Web site at http://www.federal-mogul.com.