SPECIAL EVENT (LOS ANGELES, CA.) - JR MOTORSPORTS AND AMERICAN RACING ANNOUNCE NOVEMBER 19TH eBAY CHARITY AUCTION...

Be the one to own the only set of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Signature Series wheels personally signed by Dale Jr. for your GM truck/SUV while raising money for the recently launched Dale Jr. Foundation charity.

The unique eBay charity auction items include a set of four 20x8.5 inch black chrome American Racing Dale Earnhardt Jr. Signature Series “Tank” model wheels, signed by Dale Jr. and including center hub caps featuring the Jr. Motorsports logo. Also included in the charity auction package are a signed Dale Jr. T-shirt and hat.

“Dale signed them and we clear coated over his signatures,” explained Craig Drobis, from American Racing, “the autographs are permanent and indelible, one of a kind collectables—some lucky fan will own something very special.”

The wheels, clear coated to protect Earnhardt’s signatures, are lug patterned and backspaced to fit 2006 or newer GM trucks and SUVs (AR Part No. 33328538A, 6x5.5 Bolt Circle +30 offset - see americanracing.com for vehicle fitment information). The “Tank” model is the most popular wheel in American’s Dale Earnhardt Jr. Signature Series line, which features a black chrome finish, and enhances the custom look of any vehicle. The personalized signature makes the auction, scheduled to run on eBay for November 19th through November 25th, a one of a kind motorsports collectable opportunity.

“This is a great way to launch The Dale Jr. Foundation and give my fans a unique way to support the great charities that we partner with,” said Dale Earnhardt, Jr. “We are very excited to be working with American Racing on this program.”

For Ebay Auction Details

The Earnhardt, Jr. autographed wheel charity auction will run on eBay from November 19 to November 25, 2007. Go to www.ebay.com/americanracing for more details on the auction and to place your bid.

About The Dale Jr. Foundation

The Dale Jr. Foundation is a charity dedicated to giving underprivileged individuals with a focus on youth, the resources to improve confidence, education, and the opportunity to achieve extraordinary goals. For more information on The Foundation, visit www.thedalejrfoundation.org.

About American Racing Equipment

Founded in 1956 manufacturing magnesium racing wheels, American Racing Equipment is one of the world’s largest aftermarket wheel manufacturers and distributors. Owned today by Platinum Equity, Inc., American Racing manufactures and markets its products and various brands in more than 22 countries on four continents. In the U.S., American Racing products are sold through a network of more than 25,000 authorized dealers. Headquartered in Rancho Dominguez, California (Los Angeles), American Racing has been a consistent wheel industry leader in craftsmanship, innovation and performance, offering more than 140 styles for the upcoming 2008 season. For more information on American Racing, log onto www.americanracing.com.

About Platinum Equity

Platinum Equity® (www.platinumequity.com) is a global M&A&O firm specializing in the merger, acquisition and operation of companies that provide services and solutions to customers in a broad range of business markets, including information technology, telecommunications, logistics, manufacturing, and entertainment distribution. Since its founding in 1995 by Tom Gores, Platinum Equity® has completed more than 75 acquisitions with more than $23 billion in aggregate annual revenue.