SEMA News from Cooper Tire

SEMA News media advisory

Cooper Tire has news to share about a new tire, a new motorsports
partnership and an exciting and innovative new marketing initiative unlike
anything the company has done before. Intrigued? Join us at the Cooper Tire
booth for a news conference to learn more.

Cooper Tire Media Conference
Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at 3:10 p.m. PST

Where:
Cooper Tire's Booth #40341, South Hall, Lower Level, SEMA Show

Why:
To hear from top management at Cooper Tire & Rubber Company about new
marketing initiatives and products that help position Cooper for a
fantastic 2007.

Also during this year's SEMA Show, mingle with motorsports and automotive
celebrities at Cooper booth during the following times:

Johnny Unser -- Tuesday, Oct. 31st, 1-2 p.m.
Bobby Unser -- Tuesday, Oct. 31st, 2-3 p.m.
Jack Roush -- Wednesday, Nov. 1st, 10-11 a.m.
Casper Canul -- Wednesday, Nov. 1st, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Funkmaster Flex -- Wednesday, Nov. 1st, 2-3 p.m.
Simon Pagenaud -- Thursday, Nov. 2nd, 10-11 a.m.
James Hinchcliffe -- Thursday, Nov. 2nd, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Jonathan Bomarito -- Thursday, Nov. 2nd, 1-2 p.m.
Mike Forest -- Thursday, Nov. 2nd, 2-3 p.m.

Media relations contacts for Cooper Tire at the SEMA Show:

Michelle Zeisloft
Office:  419/424-4251
On-site at SEMA:  419/722-1689
MRZeisloft@cooperire.com

Lara Kretler
Office:  614/825-1762
On-site at SEMA:  937/271-9151
lara.kretler@fahlgren.com

Note: Cooper Tire media kits will be available at and after the news
conference.

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