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NASCAR Selects OnStation as Exclusive Provider of Customer Retention Services for the NASCAR Perfomance Network

Exclusive Relationship Confirms Company's Leadership Position

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 7 -- The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing's NASCAR Performance Network and OnStation Corporation, the leading provider of automatic email-based customer lifecycle management (CLM) solutions for automotive dealerships and service centers, today announced that OnStation has been selected as the exclusive preferred provider of Customer Retention services for the NASCAR Performance Network (NPN). Chosen through a competitive selection process, OnStation ShopConnect will be the only automated reminder and promotion service offered by NASCAR as a benefit of the NPN membership.

"With $62 billion in annual unperformed vehicle maintenance, repair shops are finding it good business to become affiliated with the Network, directly linking themselves with America's fastest growing spectator sport and 75 million of the most loyal consumers out there," says Mike Dever, director of the NASCAR Performance Network. "Through our partnership with OnStation as well as other leading industry benefit providers, NPN repair shops are equipped with the tools necessary to offer the highest level of quality automotive service."

The NASCAR Performance Network includes more than 8,000 automotive service centers that leverage the NASCAR brand and enjoy a variety of business benefits. NPN members can now take advantage of OnStation's ShopConnect solution through specially priced packages available exclusively through NPN membership. In addition, NASCAR will promote ShopConnect as a key benefit in its marketing to major aftermarket enterprises. ShopConnect will be sold and supported by OnStation, with joint marketing efforts by NASCAR and OnStation.

"We are thrilled to be working with NASCAR as the single provider of customer retention solutions to the NPN," said Phillip Whalen, President and CEO of OnStation. "Being selected by NASCAR validates OnStation's state-of-the-art solution and leadership position in automotive customer lifecycle management. NPN member shops can now take advantage of OnStation's automated customer communications to promote both their services and their affiliation with one of the world's premier automotive brands."

OnStation ShopConnect is the leading customer retention and satisfaction solution that increases customer satisfaction and sales for independent service centers in the automotive industry. The powerful, easy-to-use online service works with existing shop management systems, requiring no implementation or maintenance.

  OnStation ShopConnect offers aftermarket service centers the ability to:

  -- Discover email addresses for more than 20% of their customers
  -- Send timely, personalized service reminders automatically
  -- Deliver online satisfaction surveys and get real-time feedback
  -- Instantly create and deliver cost-effective promotions
  -- Increase sales by 10% - 15% immediately

  About NASCAR Performance Network

The NASCAR Performance Network (NPN) is a nationwide organization of repair shops, body shops and parts stores dedicated to automotive excellence and growing their business through a NASCAR affiliation. Together with a multi-million dollar marketing campaign, NASCAR is leveraging its assets to address the car-care needs of the sport's 75 million fans. To promote regular vehicle maintenance as a smart investment, NPN makes it convenient for consumers to locate a Network member facility near their home or workplace through a business locator housed on www.NASCAR.com/auto.

About OnStation Corporation

OnStation is the leading provider of automatic email-based customer lifecycle management (CLM) solutions for automotive dealerships and service centers. Leveraging the industry's leading email acquisition and management technology, OnStation's on-demand solution automates customer communications through strategically timed and targeted emails that maximize customer satisfaction and loyalty and increase lifecycle vehicle sales and service revenue. OnStation partners with automotive dealerships and service centers to expand relationships with customers and build more profitable businesses. For more information about OnStation call 650-292-0200 or visit www.onstation.com.