Quake on the Lake Gets Big Boost from New Sponsor and Boating Enthusiast Szott Chrysler Jeep

7th Annual APBA Inboard Hydroplane Races at Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area Set for July 22 - 23, 2006

Rainbow Connection Benefits from One of Fastest One-mile Racecourses in Nation on Pontiac Lake

PONTIAC, Mich., July 18 -- The 7th Annual Quake on the Lake to benefit the Rainbow Connection returns to shake up summertime fun with a big boost from new sponsor, neighbor and boating enthusiast Tom Szott of Szott M-59 Chrysler Jeep in White Lake Township.

This year's Inboard Hydroplane races will be held on Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 23rd at the Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area. Seventy of the nation's top drivers in the sport will make massive waves, tons of noise and lots of fun on the Pontiac Lake from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.

"My family, our store employees and I all love boating," Szott said. "This thriller of family fun just takes boating to the extreme in a great recreational setting."

All proceeds from the event benefit the Rainbow Connection, a local non- profit charity which grants wishes to children with terminal or life threatening illnesses.

The race event has attracted record crowds of nearly 100,000 since 2000. In the last six years alone, 13 American Power Boat Association (APBA) records have been established in nine different classes.

Festivities include vehicle displays along with the Flaming Pistons Classic Car Club showcasing classic vehicles of every make and model. Current Chrysler vehicles will be featured. There is also a Family Fun Zone featuring great attractions for kids of all ages including Moonwalks, face painting and much more.

Sponsor and neighbor, Szott M-59 Chrysler Jeep, sits in the backyard of the race site at Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area. "Oakland County has super summer festivities for the entire family, Quake on the Lake is the complete package for fun in the sun," added Szott.

Admission is $5 for adults. Children eight years and younger are free when accompanied by an adult.

Information on Quake on the Lake is available from http://www.quakeonthelake.org/ . Information on Tom Szott M-59 Chrysler Jeep can be found at http://www.discountjeep.net/ or call (248) 889-8989.