TORRANCE, Calif. -- The O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series announced today that Edelbrock Corp. has renewed their commitment to the drivers of America's Premier Modified Series as a contingency sponsor for the 2006 season.

As part of their support for the O’Reilly USMTS road warriors, Edelbrock will be contributing to the year-end points fund for the Series, as well as awarding product certificates throughout the season. Edelbrock will award a $75 product certificate to the main event winner and a $50 product certificate to the second-place finisher at 50 O’Reilly USMTS events in 2006.

"We're excited to announce that Edelbrock is back on board with the O’Reilly USMTS again," said series president Todd Staley. "The people at Edelbrock make a great product and offer tremendous support to our teams. It's a big plus to have them along for the ride again in 2006."

Founded in 1938 by Vic Edelbrock Sr., the Torrance, Calif.-based Edelbrock Corp. is celebrating its 68th anniversary of manufacturing and marketing the highest quality aftermarket performance products.

Edelbrock’s ever-expanding product line now features more than 8,100 performance products.

Edelbrock is recognized as a driving force in the specialty equipment industry, and the core product line of performance-enhancing engine, suspension and exhaust system parts -- which make up the Total Power Package® -- are made in the USA.

For more information about Edelbrock, call toll-free 800-416-8628 or visit www.edelbrock.com online.

The 2005 O’Reilly USMTS season will kick off at the Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Neb., on Friday and Saturday, March 10-11.

To learn more about the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series, call the headquarters office at (515) 832-7944 or visit www.USMTS.com online.

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USMTS TITLE SPONSOR: O’Reilly Auto Parts.

USMTS OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Race Tires, Holley Performance Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, R.A. Benson Motorsports, Real Racing Wheels, Reich Concrete, Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar, UNIJIG Chassis Fabrication Equipment, Yeager Machine.

USMTS EVENT SPONSORS: CasinOmaha, Featherlite, Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar.

USMTS CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: Belleville Motorsports, Bert Transmission, Boyer’s Engine Development, Edelbrock, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hyperco, Isky Racing Cams, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, KSE Racing Products, Larson Racing Specialists, Quarter Master, QuickTime Performance Race Parts, RaceQuest, T.A.R. Race Car Bodies, US Brake.