Toyo Picks Top World Challenge Fan Focus Model of 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 4, 2008) - Nearly 30 young women were chosen from
hundreds to be Fan Focus models during the 2007 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED
World Challenge season in a promotion supported by Modified Mag and Toyo
Tires. After narrowing the field down to the top ten, Toyo Tires has
chosen Yvette Meza, of Fontana, Calif., as the winner of the 2007 SPEED
World Challenge Fan Focus model search contest.

Meza was one of three models selected to participate in the SPEED GT
event at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Her look, professionalism
and personality won over fans, teams and staff. In addition to a
flash-animated online portfolio and website from ModelsDesired.com, Meza
received the opportunity to interview with Toyo Tires and be evaluated
for a modeling contract.

"The 2007 World Challenge model search was a huge success," Toyo Tires
Manager of Events and Motorsports Stan Chen said. "We had another
stellar group of beautiful women compete for the title and we look
forward to picking the next winner in 2008."

Joining Meza in the top ten were Andrea Poulos and Tana Gabrielle from
Round Four at Lowe's Motor Speedway, Jessyca Phichit and Seanna Mitchell
from Round Two at Long Beach, Briana Dixon (Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course),
Christa Bartol (Toronto), Jessica Deppe (Watkins Glen), Molly Powers
(Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca), and Sarah Ward (Road Atlanta). All models
in the top ten will receive an online portfolio from ModelsDesired.com.

The Toyo Tires/Modified Mag Fan Focus Model Search will return in 2008.
Stay tuned to www.world-challenge.com/modelsearch for more information.

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Attached image: Yvette Meza

Credit: Michael Wong

Erin Cechal

SCCA Public Relations Specialist

800/770-2055 ext. 354

ecechal@scca.com

www.scca.com

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