Toro Backyard to the Brickyard(R) Giveaway at www.toro.com/indy

BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--May 17, 2006--The Toro Company , a leader in lawn care for more than 90 years, is teaming up with Indianapolis Motor Speedway(R) to help celebrate the 90th Running of the Indianapolis 500(R) on May 28, and kick off the Backyard to the Brickyard(R) Giveaway. Toro is the official provider of turf maintenance equipment for Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The Backyard to the Brickyard Giveaway begins with the drop of the green flag on May 17, 2006, and concludes with the checkered flag on June 21. Fans can enter at www.toro.com/indy for the chance to win one of three exciting Toro prize packages. The web site also highlights the history of innovation and safety of the two American icons, along with several interesting facts on Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Fans can enter the sweepstakes for the chance to win the following prizes:

1st Prize - Toro TimeCutter(R) Z480 (MSRP: $3,800)

2nd Prize - Toro SR4 Super Recycler(R) walk power mower (MSRP: $730)

3rd Prize - Toro Garden Tools and Accessory Package (MSRP: $334)

-- Toro 17" Curved Shaft Gas Trimmer

-- Toro Ultra Blower Vac

-- Toro Ratchet Lopper

-- Toro Rotating Bypass Pruner

-- Toro Spring Bucket

-- Toro T-Oil

Entries will be accepted for the Backyard to the Brickyard Giveaway until June 21, and individuals must be legal U.S. residents 18 years of age or older. For more information on the Backyard to the Brickyard Giveaway, visit www.toro.com/indy; or for information on other Toro products, visit www.toro.com.

Toro's equipment and expertise are also utilized at a variety of other athletic venues including all outdoor Super Bowl venues, the University of Notre Dame, the Rose Bowl, and Walt Disney World(R) Resort.

About The Toro Company

The Toro Company is a leading worldwide provider of outdoor beautification products, support services and integrated solutions. With sales of $1.8 billion in 2005, Toro is committed to providing environmentally responsible products -valued quality and innovation. Since 1914, the company has built a tradition of excellence around a number of strong brands that serve a customer base that includes golf course superintendents, groundskeepers, sports field managers, landscape and irrigation contractors, fruit and vegetable growers, and homeowners. The Toro Company is headquartered at 8111 Lyndale Avenue in Bloomington, Minn. Visit the company website at www.thetorocompany.com.

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