New Purple Matco Tools Funny Car drops in on Horsepower TV

2005 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series


INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 20, 2005) - It's been a busy off-season for the members
of Don Schumacher Racing as they prepare for the first event of the 2005
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series at Pomona (Calif.) Raceway on Feb. 10-13.
But the Matco Tools Iron Eagle Dodge Stratus Funny Car team took some time
out en route to Las Vegas testing to appear on Horsepower T.V. and debut its
new purple paint scheme.

Created in-house by Matco Tools graphic designer Dwayne Scott, the new
purple color scheme is the latest in a long line of dramatic designs that
Matco Tools has commissioned for its Funny Cars over the years.

"Matco Tools has always been noted for having some of the best-looking cars
in the field and we wanted to continue that tradition in 2005 with the new
purple design," said John Torok, manager, motorsports marketing, for Matco
Tools. "Last year's car celebrated Matco Tools' 25th anniversary, so we
selected purple for 2005 and also moved the Iron Eagle to the front fender.
We have had good feedback on the color and we look forward to the
collectibles being delivered in March."

Lee Beard, crew chief of the Matco Tools Iron Eagle Dodge driven by Whit
Bazemore, appeared with the car on the Horsepower T.V. set with host Joe
Elmore for a show that will feature a comparison of the Funny Car to a
street car the show's crew is supercharging. Horsepower T.V. appears
Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. ET on the Spike Network, with this show airing June
4 and 5. 

Matco Tools is the official tool provider for Horsepower T.V. and its
affiliated shows, Trucks and Xtreme 4X4. More information and air dates may
be found on www.horsepowertv.com.


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