GREENBRIER, Ark. -- The O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series announced today that GRT Race Cars, Inc., has renewed their commitment to the drivers of America's Premier Modified Series as a contingency sponsor for the 2006 season.

As part of the GRT Race Cars contingency program for 2006, a minimum of 40 product certificates will be distributed throughout the season to a select feature race finisher at O’Reilly events. In addition, GRT Race Cars will be a contributor to the season-ending points fund for the O’Reilly USMTS Southern Region.

GRT Race Cars, Inc., located in Greenbrier, Ark., has been manufacturing winning racecars for over 20 years. From its meager beginning in a two-car garage next to Joe Garrison’s home, GRT has become a dominating force in the world of dirt late model and modified racing.

GRT Race Cars, Inc., is now housed in a 13,000 square foot manufacturing facility, along with a nearly 5,000 square foot parts warehouse.

GRT's parts department is growing by leaps and bounds each year as they are stocking our shelves everyday with the finest quality parts. GRT not only prides itself on quality parts, but also their service. They provide same-day shipping and everyone in the continental United States should see their order in three working days or less, depending on location.

Garrison now employees over 20 people, which all work together in order to produce over 300 quality racecars a year. All of the employees take great pride in their work and it shows on the track. GRT has brought home more major event victories and national championships than any other chassis builder.

GRT not only steals the spotlight at national events, but their cars also dominate weekly tracks around the country. Garrison prides himself on catering to each and every one of his clients and would like to see every one of his drivers succeed on the track. Every one of Garrison’s cars are part of Team GRT!

For more information about GRT Race Cars, call (501) 679-2311 or visit www.teamgrt.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.