O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. Names New CFO

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--May 24, 2006--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly" or "the Company") today announced that Tom McFall will be joining the Company May 31, 2006, as Senior Vice-President Finance/Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"). Mr. McFall succeeds Jim Batten, who will retain the role of Treasurer.

Mr. McFall joins O'Reilly from CSK Auto, where he served as CFO - Midwest Operation, following CSK's recent acquisition of Murray's Discount Auto Stores in Belleville, Michigan ("Murray's"). Previously, Mr. McFall served Murray's for 8 years as a key member of the company's executive team as Controller, Vice President of Finance, and CFO, with direct responsibility for finance and accounting, distribution and logistics operations. Prior to joining Murray's, Mr. McFall was Audit Manager with Ernst & Young, LLP in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. McFall graduated from Michigan State University in 1992 with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and is a CPA. He is 36 years old.

Mr. Batten will remain with the Company as Treasurer and assist Mr. McFall in his transition to O'Reilly. He will continue to be involved with investor relations, financial reporting and will serve on the Company's Finance Committee. He will ultimately transition to a less than full-time role with the Company.

Greg Henslee, CEO and Co-President, stated, "Tom McFall brings significant retail and automotive aftermarket industry experience to our Company and we look forward to his contributions toward our continued growth. We are very pleased with Jim's plans to stay with the Company as Treasurer, which will ensure a smooth transition and allow Jim more personal time to spend with his wife and four children."

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. is one of the largest specialty retailers of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories in the United States, serving both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets. Founded in 1957 by the O'Reilly family, the Company operated 1,506 stores within the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming as of March 31, 2006.