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Dale Jr. to Match Contributions

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 7, 2009) – In a monthlong push to raise money and awareness for key charities dedicated to helping children, The Dale Jr. Foundation has created three initiatives as part of its All Star Charity Line Up. Through these events, The Dale Jr. Foundation will donate to Make-A-Wish, March of Dimes / Bikers for Babies, The NASCAR Foundation and Speedway Children’s Charities.

Beginning this Saturday at the Southern 500 presented by GoDaddy.com at Darlington Raceway, The Dale Jr. Foundation (TDJF) will host 50 guests from the Victory Junction Gang Camp, Make-A-Wish and Kid’s Wish Network in a pre-race chalet. The chalet and 50 race tickets were donated to TDJF by GoDaddy.com and includes an appearance by Brad Keselowski.

“The Dale Jr. Foundation is committed to helping underprivileged youth achieve their goals,” said Kelley Earnhardt, vice president and general manager of JR Motorsports. “Last year, with the help of all of our fans and supporters, we were able to donate to over 250 charitable organizations. This year we want to continue setting the bar higher for our charitable goals. These events surrounding the All-Star race are a great way to start our fundraising efforts for 2009.”

As part of the second Foundation initiative, Earnhardt Jr. will donate a custom motorcycle to March of Dimes / Bikers for Babies, a charity in partnership with Dee Snider of the legendary rock band Twisted Sister. The motorcycle, made for Dale Jr. by the team at Orange County Choppers, is currently on display at JR Motorsports. Fans can visit JR Motorsports on May 21st or go to The Foundation website to find out how they can win this one-of-a-kind chopper.

As its third event and complementing the special Foundation paint scheme that Earnhardt Jr. will run on track at the Sprint All Star race on May 16, TDJF is hosting a Dale Jr. All-Star suite to benefit Speedway Children’s Charities and TDJF. Fans who want to give to get closer to the racing action will receive a VIP experience, which includes a pre-race pit tour, an appearance by Earnhardt Jr. and Richard Petty, a seat in the suite to view the race, complimentary food and drinks, and souvenirs.

“This is going to be a really cool time during the All-Star week,” said Earnhardt Jr. “In addition to a special Dale Jr. Foundation paint scheme on the hood of the 88, we have a number of charities we’re working with over the next couple of weeks. The Foundation has always been important to my sister, Kelley, and me. Because of that, I am making a matching gift of the donations received from fans through our website.”

JR Motorsports has been selling NASCAR Day pins in its retail store in partnership with The NASCAR Foundation. JRM will donate a portion of the proceeds raised from the pins and the funds raised during the NASCAR Day Radio-thon to Make-A-Wish. Fans should call 1-877-515-GIVE and mention The Dale Jr. Foundation to take part in this special event.

The Dale Jr. Foundation has unique collectibles, including many autographed items, to be purchased through its partnership with EBay. All the proceeds from the auctions will benefit the Dale Jr. Foundation.

The Foundation’s website also offers six different selections of hard card memberships. Fans can attain memberships and not only get exclusive Dale Jr. items, but help TDJF further its mission.

To learn more about how you can help Dale Jr. make a difference, go to www.thedalejrfoundation.org .

ABOUT JR MOTORSPORTS:
JR Motorsports is the management company and racing operation for Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR’s six-time Most Popular Driver and winner of more than 40 NASCAR-sanctioned races. JR Motorsports competes in multiple racing divisions, including the NASCAR Nationwide Series; however, the Dale Jr. business model has grown well beyond the race track and now includes multiple business ventures. Among those entities is the full-service production company Hammerhead Entertainment (www.hammerheadent.com) , DEJ Realty (www.dejrealty.com), JR Nation Retail Store (www.ShopJrNation.com), The Dale Jr. Foundation (www.thedalejrfoundation.org), and Whisky River (www.whiskyrivercharlotte.com), the new bar and nightclub located in the uptown Charlotte Epicenter.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Ohio Technical College has been awarded top prize as the 2009 School of the Year in the 2nd annual Tomorrow’s Technician/Chicago Pneumatic competition.

Ohio Technical College, a family-owned school providing technical training in a variety of transportation industries, was selected from more than 170 entries nominating 80 schools across the country. Babcox Publications’ Tomorrow’s Technician magazine and Chicago Pneumatic, a leading provider of high-performance tools and compressors, created the contest to recognize top technical colleges dedicated to innovative training programs that prepare students for real-world careers.

As the top school, Ohio Technical College will receive $10,000 worth of Chicago Pneumatic tools and an award presentation at the school, among other prizes.

“We are extremely honored to receive the 2009 School of the Year award on behalf of our dedicated staff and hard-working students, who have all become a part of the OTC family,” said Marc Brenner, president of Ohio Technical College. “Our team is committed to providing students with the advanced education and specialized skills - such as our alternative fuel and high performance courses - that will help lead the transportation industry into the future. In addition to the School of the Year award, we’re also especially gratified to celebrate our 40th anniversary this year and showcase our continued investment in tomorrow’s professional technicians.”

More than 1,000 students are enrolled at Ohio Technical College, which offers specialized training in automotive, diesel, collision repair, classic car restoration, alternative fuel vehicles, high performance and racing, motorcycles, welding and more. The school is also one of eight BMW STEP Training Centers in the country.

The Ohio Technical College campus offers more than 600,000 square feet of unique classroom and training facilities in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition, the school’s branch campus PowerSport Institute (PSI) occupies a 210,000-square-foot facility in nearby North Randall, Ohio, and provides technical training on motorcycles, snowmobiles, personal watercraft, utility vehicles and ATVs.

About Ohio Technical College
Ohio Technical College (OTC) is an accredited private, proprietary technical school dedicated to providing premier technical training in the world of modern mechanics by pursuing industry alliances, providing outstanding training equipment and focusing on the needs of individual students. An Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) college, OTC and its PowerSport Institute branch campus encompass nearly 800,000 sq. feet of classroom and workshop space. Drawing students from all over the United States, OTC offers technician training programs in Automotive, Diesel, Auto-Diesel, Collision Repair, Classic Car Restoration, High Performance and Racing, Welding and PowerSport Technology as well as specialization in BMW, Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Custom Paint and Graphics, CDL Truck Driver Training, and Power Generator Systems. Motorcycle technician training is provided through the PowerSport Institute, a branch campus of OTC in North Randall, Ohio. For more information, write to Ohio Technical College at 1374 E. 51st St. Cleveland, Ohio, 44103; call 800.322.7000 ext. 163; or visit ohiotechnicalcollege.com and psi-now.com.

About Tomorrow’s Technician
Published by Babcox Publications, Tomorrow’s Technician is a trade magazine dedicated to the education of future technicians. Delivered to key administrators at NATEF-certified, AYES and other automotive training programs, the magazine reaches more than 45,000 secondary and post-secondary automotive students and educators every issue. For more information, visit www.tomorrowstechnician.com.

About Chicago Pneumatic
Chicago Pneumatic (CP) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of high-performance tools, hydraulic attachments, industrial and portable compressors and associated accessories and workshop equipment. Since 1901, The CP brand has served the Vehicle Service, Construction and Industrial marketplace. To learn more about CP’s dedication to pioneering design and high-performance technology, please visit www.cp.com.

NHRA stars to bowl for Riley Hospital for Children May 19 in Brownsburg

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 7, 2009) - Indianapolis-area bowling enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity to bowl with 14 NHRA stars and raise money for Riley Hospital for Children on Tuesday, May 19, at Brownsburg Bowl in Brownsburg, Ind. NAPA AUTO PARTS and Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) are organizing the event on behalf of Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.

DSR drivers Ron Capps, Tony Schumacher and Cory McClenathan will be joined by Antron Brown, Morgan Lucas, Cruz Pedregon, Tommy Johnson Jr., Melanie Troxel, Andrew Hines, Eddie Krawiec, Shawn Langdon and Spencer Massey.

Drivers will rotate lanes so every bowler can share a lane with a different driver for each of three games.

“These drivers are fierce rivals on the track,” said Bob Wildt, Sales Manager for the NAPA Indianapolis Distribution Center, “but they were all quick to volunteer their time for the kids at Riley Hospital for Children. We hope NHRA fans will come out and join us for an exciting evening.”

Registration is currently available to the first 28 four-person teams. Single bowlers may also register to bowl on a team. Non-bowlers may watch for free and participate in the silent auction and various drawings.

For a $25 fee, fans may buy a VIP All Access Pass which includes admission into the VIP Lounge along with the participating drivers.

The winning team will receive trophies, NHRA U.S. Nationals reserved seat tickets and DSR hospitality passes for Saturday, Sept. 5, at Indianapolis Raceway Park.

Helmets, team shirts, die-cast models and framed artwork are among the prizes for the auction. Additional door prizes will be awarded throughout the evening.

“DSR has raised over $50,000 for Riley Hospital for Children at our annual Open House over the past three years,” said Mike Lewis, DSR’s Sr. Vice President. “We are excited to go bowling with NAPA AUTO PARTS, NHRA fans and a great lineup of NHRA drivers, all of whom share our support for the miracle workers who provide hope and inspiration to the kids and families at Riley Hospital for Children.”