Ford Racing Technology Will Make a Major Announcement Thursday, July 14 Regarding Ford's NASCAR Nextel Cup Program for 2006 and Beyond

Come join the Ford Racing teams and drivers as we unveil Ford's New Face for the Chase.

  WHAT:  Unveiling of Ford's 2006 NASCAR race car
         -- A magical unveiling unlike any other before
         -- The start of an all-new era with Ford's NASCAR program

  WHEN:  Thursday, July 14, 2005
         11:45 a.m.

  WHERE:  The Booth Playhouse
          North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
          Located in Founders Hall
          130 N. Tryon Street
          Charlotte, NC 37322

WHO: Ford Racing senior management, and the stars of Ford's NASCAR Nextel Cup program, including Nextel Cup champion Kurt Busch, Matt Kenseth, Dale Jarrett, Mark Martin, Carl Edwards, Ricky Rudd, Elliott Sadler and Greg Biffle.

Also, some of Ford Racing's Hall of Fame legends -- including Ned Jarrett, Bud Moore, Junie Donlavey and Glen Wood.

Excellent photo, video and interview opportunities will be available.

Please CONTACT/RSVP to: Dan Zacharias, dzacharias@campbellco.com, +1-336-922-3266, or Andrew Casselberry, acasselberry@campbellco.com, +1-313-203-7272, both for Ford Racing Technology.

This is a credentialed event, so advance notice is appreciated.

PRNewswire -- July 11