RACING VENUES - FIREBIRD RACEWAY WELCOMES NAPA FOR ONE OF THE LARGEST TRUCK SHOWS IN THE UNITED STATES

April 6, 2007(Phoenix, AZ) - Firebird Raceway is proud to announce a new partnership with NAPA Auto Parts as presenting sponsor of the TIRE PROS MONSTER JAMMIN' NATIONALS. The event is scheduled April 28 & 29, 2007.

This event is in the ninth year at Firebird Raceway and considered one of the largest truck shows in the southwest. NAPA has made a splash in the motorsports category with other sponsorships with SPEED TV, and IHRA. "Our clients are involved in motorsports by racing, watching and working on these fast vehicles. We want to be where our clients are, and that is AT the track," said Terry Porco, NAPA Phoenix Sales Manager.

"We are extremely pleased to have NAPA signed on as a sponsor for this event. They have proven to be an enthusiastic partner that not only supports their programs from a national level, they ensure the Arizona stores get behind the activation," said Franki Buckman, Vice President of Firebird Raceway.

FIREBIRD RACEWAY is home to more than 25 events each year including; NHRA Checker Schuck's Kragen National Drag Races, IHBA Coors Light World Finals Speed Boat Races, All Harley Drag Races and Santa's World. Located in Chandler off of I-10 and Wild Horse Pass, Firebird Raceway first opened in 1983 and is a proud member of the Gila River Indian Community. For more information call 602.268.0200 or online at

NAPA was founded in 1925 to meet America's growing need for a world-class auto parts distribution system. By providing excellent customer service for more than 70 years, NAPA has become the industry leader. NAPA's strength is unrivaled, with 6,000 NAPA AUTO PARTS stores, 69 Distribution Centers, over 12,000 affiliated NAPA AutoCare repair facilities, 200,000 parts in inventory every day, and more ASE-Certified Parts Professionals than anyone in the industry. NAPA is also a leading supplier of specialty parts and equipment for the collision repair, heavy-duty truck, and industrial markets. NAPA serves automotive consumers through the UAP division in Canada, Auto Todo in Mexico and with other locations throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Online at