NHRA NEWS: ACDELCO NAMED TITLE SPONSOR OF NHRA GATORNATIONALS

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Contact: NHRA Communications Dept., (626) 914-4761

ACDELCO NAMED TITLE SPONSOR OF NHRA GATORNATIONALS

GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 11, 2006) - NHRA officials announced today that
ACDelco, a global leader in automotive replacement parts and services,
has been named title sponsor of the tradition-rich NHRA Gatornationals,
held at historic Gainesville (Fla.) Raceway. 

The ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals, held March 16-19, is the third event in
the 23-race, $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series in 2006. 

"Certainly, ACDelco has demonstrated a great ability over the years to
effectively utilize NHRA event and team sponsorships to promote its
products and we are thrilled that they have agreed to become the title
sponsor of the NHRA Gatornationals, one of the most legendary and
exciting events in the NHRA POWERade Series," said Gary Darcy, senior
vice president of sales and marketing, NHRA. "We are looking forward to
continuing our strong relationship with ACDelco and provide them with
optimum marketing value by helping them identify more potential
customers through their association with NHRA."

The commitment increases ACDelco's participation in NHRA POWERade Drag
Racing. ACDelco also is the title sponsor of the ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA
Nationals, Oct. 26-29, at the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, as well
as the primary sponsor for Kurt Johnson's Chevy Cobalt in Pro Stock, and
an associate sponsor on Warren Johnson's GM Performance Parts Pontiac
GTO. 

"The Gatornationals is one of the most prestigious races in drag racing,
and ACDelco is proud to be able to add to its rich history," said Jim
Maloney, general director of marketing for General Motors Service and
Parts Operations (GMSPO). "By combining our sponsorship of this event
early in the season with the ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals in late
October, we will be able to effectively bookend the NHRA season,
enhancing our brand awareness with the fans. This also gives our East
Coast warehouse distributor customers a great opportunity to take
advantage of the many opportunities available through our involvement in
the NHRA." 

ACDelco is a global leader in automotive replacement parts and services
offering products for virtually all vehicles. Headquartered in Grand
Blanc, Mich., ACDelco markets automotive replacement parts worldwide
under its brand name. For more information, please contact ACDelco at
1-800-ACDelco, or visit them online at www.acdelco.com
<http://www.acdelco.com/> . ACDelco - the Official Parts Supplier of the
Real Car Guys.

Headquartered in Glendora, Calif., the NHRA is the primary sanctioning
body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. It presents 23
national events through its NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. The NHRA
has 80,000 racers and members nationwide and 140 member tracks. The
NHRA-sanctioned sportsman and bracket racing series' provide competition
opportunities for drivers of all levels. The NHRA develops the stars of
tomorrow by offering the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Xplod Sport
Compact Racing Series, NHRA Summit Racing Series and the Street Legal
Program presented by AAA. The NHRA also offers the O'Reilly Auto Parts
Jr. Drag Racing League for youths ages 8 to 17.

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