MSEP Officially Supplies IRL Championship Team; Andretti Green Racing Chooses GS610(TM) Brake Fluid
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Feb. 2, 20062, 2006--MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB:MSEP) announced today they will supply Indy Racing League(TM) Champions, Andretti Green Racing, with GS610(TM) Maximum Performance Brake Fluid(TM)."I couldn't be happier. Today's news unquestionably puts GS610(TM) on the motor sports map," exclaimed David Keaveney, President and CEO of MSEP. "We can officially state GS610(TM) Maximum Performance Brake Fluid(TM) is a supplier to one of the most recognizable names in motor sports. Without question the Andretti name commands tremendous respect and integrity. Being a supplier to a 2x Indy Car Series championship team really puts things into perspective. This is huge for our credibility."
Keaveney continued, "NASCAR and the IRL both demonstrate the need for a superior and versatile brake fluid and with a wider acceptance of GS610(TM) throughout the industry we believe the relationship with Bill McAnnally and now Andretti Green Racing opens many doors that were 18-24 months way. The opportunity for GS610(TM) to be in a leading retail chain could become a reality, sooner than later."
Throughout the 2006 racing season MSEP will supply Andretti Green Racing (AGR) with GS610(TM) Maximum Performance Brake Fluid(TM) to be used in all four racing cars. Since 2003 (49 races) AGR collected 21 victories, the 2004 and 2005 IndyCar Series championships (better known as IRL or Indy Racing League) and a win in the 2005 Indianapolis 500. All four AGR cars finished in the top 8 in the final 2005 series standings. New for 2006, 18 year old Marco Andretti (son of Michael and grandson of Mario) will join Tony Kanaan, Dario Franchitti and Bryan Herta at AGR for what is expect to be another successful season.
About MotorSports Emporium Inc.
MotorSports Emporium Inc. is a fast-track company in the motor sports industry targeting enthusiasts who participate in die cast collectible cars, automobile restoration, high-performance accessories, motor sports-related collectibles, automotive and racing art, driver's apparel, race venues and product licensing. For more information, visit www.motorsportsemporium.com. For product, visit www.scalecars.com, www.driversdigs.com, www.pitstopstudios.com and www.quadrigamotorsports.com.
About Andretti Green Racing
Andretti Green Racing was established in December 2002 following the purchase of Team Green from Barry Green. The company is owned and operated by Michael Andretti, Kim Green and Kevin Savoree. The combined accomplishments of Andretti, Green and Savoree include two IndyCar Series championships (2004, Tony Kanaan and 2005, Dan Wheldon) and the first Indianapolis 500 victory for Andretti as a driver or owner when Wheldon won the May classic in 2005. Andretti competed for 19 years in the CART championship before moving to the IndyCar Series in 2003. He retired from full-time driving following the 2003 Indianapolis 500 to concentrate on team ownership. Kim Green began his racing career in 1981 in the Can-Am series and moved to the CART series in 1983. In 1994, he joined the newly formed Forsythe-Green Racing as team manager. In 1995, Forsythe-Green driver Jacques Villeneuve won the CART title and the Indianapolis 500. In 1997, Green was named general manager of Team Green, and in 2001, he was appointed president of the organization. For more information visit www.andrettigreenracing.com.
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