DSR announces Matco Tools departure in 2007

DON SCHUMACHER RACING
2006 POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438;
jstropus@earthlink.net

DON SCHUMACHER RACING ANNOUNCES MATCO TOOLS' DEPARTURE IN 2007

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 1, 2006) - Multi-team owner Don Schumacher today
announced that Matco Tools, which has been a major primary and associate
sponsor of Don Schumacher Racing in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series
since 2001, will not return to the team as a major sponsor in 2007.

Matco Tools earned three NHRA world championships as a DSR sponsor: two with
Tony Schumacher in Top Fuel and one with Gary Scelzi in Funny Car. Matco
Tools was also the primary sponsor on the Funny Car driven by Whit Bazemore
to two championship runner-up finishes. Bazemore has won 13 national events
to date driving the Matco Tools flagship car.

"It's possible that Matco Tools may return with DSR in 2007 as an associate
sponsor, but that remains to be determined," said Schumacher.

Bazemore's status with DSR for 2007 is unclear at this stage, Schumacher
added. "I will not run that car without a sponsor. So, the first thing I
need to do is find a new sponsor.

"I respect the fact that Matco Tools conveyed this information to me today
at the U.S. Nationals. This will give me an opportunity to work aggressively
through the rest of this 2006 season to replace them as a primary sponsor.

"We've had a long, rewarding relationship with Matco Tools since 2001, and I
wish them continued success with their future motorsports programs," added
Schumacher. "Matco Tools will continue as the tool of choice in the DSR camp
for the time being."

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