Q HIGH-PERFORMANCE NHRA DYNO CHALLENGE RETURNS IN 2006

GLENDORA, Calif. (March 22, 2006)– Select NHRA Xplōd Sport Compact Racing Series racers will have the opportunity to confirm horsepower and torque produced by their respective drag racing vehicles during the Q High-Performance NHRA Dyno Challenge, which will be showcased at each NHRA Xplōd Sport Compact Racing Series event during the 2006 season.

"We're thrilled to partner with Quaker State and offer this cutting-edge attraction to our competitors in the NHRA Xplōd Sport Compact Racing Series," said Josh Peterson, general manager of the NHRA Xplōd Sport Compact Racing Series. "This further illustrates NHRA's commitment to providing popular programs that maximize the racer's overall experience while attending NHRA Xplōd Sport Compact Racing Series events and proves Quaker State's dedication to the sport compact market."

Each racing vehicle that registers the highest horsepower on the dynamometer in one of four classes will receive one case of Q Full Synthetic and a Q High-Performance NHRA Dyno Challenge trophy. Quaker State will issue free invitations toNHRA Xplōd Sport Compact Series competitors to participate, and approximately 50 dyno passes will be allowed per event. The four Q High-Performance NHRA Dyno Challenge classes include:

 Naturally aspirated four-cylinder

 Forced induction four-cylinder

 Naturally aspirated six-cylinder and rotary

 Forced induction six-cylinder and rotary

Quaker State will provide the mobile dynamometer at each of the NHRA Xplōd Sport Compact Racing Series events and provide the instant test results for each participant in the Challenge. The Q High-Performance NHRA Dyno Challenge will be held at Quaker State's display space in the Xplōd Sport Compact Series Manufacturer's Midway.

The Q High-Performance NHRA Dyno Challenge is another special attraction available only at NHRA Xplōd Sport Compact Racing Series events. The series also offers NHRA Sony Xplōd Stylefest.

"We couldn't be more excited about this partnership opportunity with the NHRA, which helps Q reach a key demographic," said Troy Chapman, director of brand management for Quaker State. "The possibility to host an interactive display like the Q High-Performance NHRA Dyno Challenge, that is both a technical asset and a rewarding activity for Xplōd Sport Compact Series racers, is a integral fit for our product, which is a primary ingredient for high-performance output."

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