GREAT STUFF SIGNS MAJOR ASSOCIATE SPONSORSHIP EXTENSION WITH PEDREGON RACING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Andrew Lieb

JRL Group, Inc.

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Allison Holt

JRL Group, Inc.

847-291-7080 x201

  allison@jrlgroup.com





GREAT STUFF SIGNS MAJOR ASSOCIATE SPONSORSHIP EXTENSION WITH PEDREGON RACING

 

Indianapolis, Indiana (Nov. 7, 2006) - Cruz and Tony Pedregon today
announced GREAT STUFFT has signed a major associate level sponsorship
extension with Pedregon Racing. GREAT STUFF, the No. 1 brand of insulating
foam sealant in the world, will continue to fly their GREAT STUFF colors on
the Advance Auto Parts and Q Power NHRA Funny Cars, respectively.

 

Cruz Pedregon, driver of the Advance Auto Parts Monte Carlo, and Tony
Pedregon, pilot of the Q Racing Monte Carlo, will continue to have the GREAT
STUFF logo prominently located on their NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series
Nitro Funny Cars as well as on other team elements.



"We are extremely pleased with our relationship with the Pedregon Racing.
Their winning team is a great joy to work with, watch throughout the NHRA
season and a great partner who helps promote the GREAT STUFF brand," said
Jeff Fancher, Global Brand Manager.  "Not only do Tony and Cruz help us
reach the Hispanic market, but they also help us reach our intended target
of do-it-yourselfers and construction professionals in a fun, fast and
exciting manner."

 

"Since we partnered with GREAT STUFF a couple years ago, Tony and I
constantly have fans that come up to us and share all the different ways
they use GREAT STUFF in their home," stated Cruz Pedregon.  "I knew drag
racing fans are do-it-yourselfers, but I did not realize how many ways in
which they could use GREAT STUFF. GREAT STUFF is a perfect match for our
loyal race fans."

 

GREAT STUFF, manufactured by The Dow Chemical Company, is an insulating foam
sealant used to make the home more comfortable and energy efficient.
Available at all home improvement and hardware stores, using GREAT STUFF to
fill the gaps, cracks and holes around the home is a quick and easy project
for both seasoned and new do-it-yourselfers.



- <http://www.pedregonracing.com/> www.PedregonRacing.com-

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engines, transmissions and gears. All products undergo extensive research,
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For more information about Quaker StateR products and partners visit
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