Raybestos and Alcon Join Efforts for a NASCAR Braking System

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 14, 2006 - In the 2006 NASCAR racing season, a
brand new range of world-class, high-performance braking system will be
unveiled, as two leaders of racing technology collaborate to create one
dominant braking system.

 

Raybestos(r) brand brakes and Alcon are collaborating to supply a
complete engineered system solution to NASCAR teams for the 2006 NEXTEL
Cup Series season. Raybestos' association with NASCAR is extensive, with
involvement in motorsports since 1957.

 

"After nearly 50 years, Raybestos has kept in step with the
technological innovation required as NASCAR evolves and pushes the
limits of speed and maneuverability," said Ron Sledge, director of
motorsports sales and race team relations for Affinia Group. "We are
thrilled to work collaboratively with Alcon on a braking system that
incorporates the latest advancements and improvements for the
high-performance market."

 

Teaming up with Alcon, an expert in the design and manufacture of high
specification braking solutions for motorsports and high-performance
vehicles, Raybestos will launch a complete braking system to the racing
market. The comprehensive system will include racing calipers, rotors
and hats, brake pads and hardware.

 

"Testing of the system began in 2005 and has proven very successful. The
system is creating quite a stir among NASCAR teams," said Terry
Heffelfinger, director of product development for Affinia's Under
Vehicle Group. "We will supply the Robert Yates Racing team with our new
system in 2006, and we anticipate a great demand when race teams see the
definite advantage of our braking system on the track."

 

Raybestos(r) brand brakes are produced by Affinia Under Vehicle Group,
McHenry, Ill., the leading manufacturer of braking systems and
components for the automotive industry. For more information on
Raybestos(r) brand brakes, call (815) 363-9000 or visit
www.raybestos.com.

 

Affinia Group Inc. is a global supplier of top quality automotive
components for under hood and under vehicle applications. In North
America the Affinia family of brands includes WIX Filters, Raybestos(r)
brand brakes and Aimco brake products, and McQuay-Norris and Spicer
chassis parts. South American and European brands include Nakata, Urba
and Quinton Hazell. Affinia has operations in 17 countries and
approximately 12,000 people dedicated to keeping the world's wheels
turning. For more information, visit http://www.affiniagroup.com. 

 

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