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NHRA: John Force Isn't Letting Go of FRAM SureGRIP

2 June 1999

Tommy Johnson Jr. and FRAM SureGRIP Top Fuel Car Debut at FRAM Route 66 Nationals; John Force Isn't Letting Go of FRAM SureGRIP    

    JOLIET, Ill., June 2 -- AlliedSignal Consumer Products Group
has planned two exciting events for National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) racing
fans at the FRAM Route 66 Nationals in Joliet, Illinois June 3 - 6, 1999.
Why?  Because changing your oil filter just became a lot easier with
AlliedSignal's recent introduction of the FRAM(R) Extra Guard(R) oil filter
with new SureGRIP(TM) feature. The revolutionary new SureGRIP non-slip finish,
makes the FRAM Extra Guard oil filter much easier to grip, even with oily
hands.  With its distinctive bright orange filter canister and black top, this
is a one-of-a-kind product offering a unique advantage over all other filters
on the market.
    ( Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990602/NEW011 )
    As part of a special promotion for the launch of FRAM SureGRIP,  Tommy
Johnson, Jr. will drive the AlliedSignal FRAM SureGRIP Top Fuel Dragster in a
one-time appearance during the FRAM Route 66 Nationals.
    Johnson, a 31-year-old native of Ottuma, Iowa, is one of the most popular
and rising star competitors in drag racing today.  Johnson's career
achievements include: two world records in 1994, eight national event wins,
and fifteen final round appearances.  In 1998, he ranked number 2 in IHRA
points standings and is the only driver to ever hold the NHRA and IHRA speed
records at the same time.
    AlliedSignal has also announced that a new motorsports advertising
campaign for FRAM SureGRIP that includes both television and print media and
features the ever-popular and legendary Funny Car Champion John Force will
debut during the FRAM Route 66 Nationals.
    In the humorous 30-second spot which will debut at the track's Winston
Vision board and also be used throughout the season in race-related
programming,  John Force gets a hold of the FRAM Extra Guard with SureGRIP and
can't let go. In fact, Force, one of many racing professionals who run FRAM
filters on the race track, said, "It sure makes it a lot easier.  It's a great
idea. I'm amazed that nobody thought of it sooner."
    AlliedSignal Consumer Products Group engineering experts are available at
the AlliedSignal motorsports trailer to answer consumer questions throughout
the weekend of the FRAM Nationals at the Route 66 Raceway, 3200 South Chicago
Street in Joliet, Illinois.
    AlliedSignal Inc. is an advanced technology and manufacturing company
serving customers worldwide with aerospace and automotive products, chemicals,
fibers, plastics and advanced materials.  It is one of the 30 stocks that make
up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard &
Poor's 500 Index.  The company employs 70,400 people in some 40 countries.
AlliedSignal was named the best diversified company by Forbes global magazine;
the most admired global company by Fortune magazine; and one of the 100 best
companies to work for by Fortune.  Additional information on the company is
available on the World Wide Web at http://www.alliedsignal.com/.