NHRA NEWS: HONEYWELL CONSUMER PRODUCTS EXTENDS SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM WITH NHRA

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


HONEYWELL CONSUMER PRODUCTS GROUP EXTENDS 


MULTI-LEVEL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM WITH NHRA


GLENDORA, Calif. (June 19, 2006) - Honeywell Consumer Products Group has
extended its partnership with NHRA, it was announced today by NHRA
officials. In the contract extension agreement, Honeywell has renewed
two official sponsorships and will continue its title sponsorship of a
popular event in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.

As part of the multi-tiered contract, FRAM* automotive filters has
extended its partnership as the Official Filter of NHRA, while sister
brand Prestone* will continue its status as the Official
Antifreeze/Coolant of NHRA. 

As NHRA official sponsors, the FRAM* and Prestone* brands will receive
visibility at all NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series events. As part of
the agreement, FRAM will maintain primary sponsorship of Cory
McClenathan's FRAM(r) Boost(tm) Top Fuel dragster. FRAM also will
continue its title sponsorship of the FRAM*-Autolite* NHRA Nationals,
July 28-30, 2006, an NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series event at Infineon
Raceway, Sonoma, Calif.

"Our partnership with the NHRA allows us to continue sponsoring the FRAM
Boost Top Fuel dragster and launch a new product simultaneously.  We've
cut to the chase and gone direct to our target audience with this
product," said John King, FRAM Sr. Product Manager. 

As the Official Antifreeze/Coolant of NHRA, Prestone also will receive
increased visibility at all NHRA POWERade Series events. As part of the
agreement, Prestone will continue its sponsorship association with Bob
Gilbertson's Funny Car team.

"We are very excited to be extending our partnership with the NHRA.  As
the market leader in antifreeze/coolants, our 'Official Sponsor' status
just reinforces the fact that we are dedicated to making quality
products for our consumers," said Sr. Product Manager, Kelley O'Donnell.

In addition, FRAM is an active associate sponsor for many NHRA
professional teams, including 13-time NHRA Funny Car world champion John
Force.  FRAM also participates in NHRA's lucrative contingency program.

"Certainly, Honeywell Consumer Products Group has demonstrated a great
ability over the years to effectively utilize NHRA event, team and
official sponsorships to promote its brands," said Gary Darcy, senior
vice president, sales and marketing, NHRA. "We are looking forward to
continuing to provide the FRAM and Prestone brands optimum marketing
value and return on investment through their association with NHRA
POWERade Drag Racing."

The Honeywell Consumer Products Group, located in Danbury, Conn.,
manufacturers and markets FRAM* oil, air, transmission and fuel filters;
Prestone* antifreeze/coolant and car care products; Autolite* spark
plugs and ignition wire sets; and Holts* car care products. Information
about FRAM products is available at www.fram.com. Information about
Prestone products is available at www.prestone.com.

Headquartered in Glendora, Calif., the NHRA is the primary sanctioning
body for the sport of drag racing in the United States.  It presents 23
events through its NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.  The NHRA has
80,000 members 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
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, NHRA Xplod Sport Compact Racing
Series, NHRA Summit Racing Series and the NHRA 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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