Marty Nothstein to drive for Bucky Austin with AutoTrader.com and Dent Wizard

AUTOTRADER.COM, DENT WIZARD SPONSOR OLYMPIC CYCLIST MARTY NOTHSTEIN'S CAR FOR NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION 2006 RACING SEASON
Driver Takes Winning Record and Competitive Spirit into Fourth Season

ATLANTA (February 9, 2006) – AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace and Dent Wizard, the world leader in paintless dent removal, have partnered to sponsor the race car of Olympic Gold and Silver medalist Marty Nothstein. Nothstein is one of the most recognized cyclists and Olympians in the world, and has recently taken his winning record to the world of drag racing.

Nothstein’s Top Alcohol Funny Car is owned and tuned by Bucky Austin, a National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Hall of Fame member and a 15 time national event winner. The car will race in the NHRA POWERade and Lucas Oil racing series in the and will be emblazoned with logos from both AutoTrader.com and Dent Wizard as Nothstein races down the quarter mile.

"The National Hot Rod Association is really in-tune with their highly motivated, growing group of car enthusiasts," said Chip Perry, president and chief executive officer, AutoTrader.com. "We're excited to sponsor Marty this racing season and support a group that can very much benefit from AutoTrader.com's ultimate automotive marketplace."

Nothstein will drive the AutoTrader.com-Dent Wizard funny car in a series of national and divisional events throughout the year. The NHRA series kicks off February 9-12 in Pomona, CA and runs through November 9-12 in Pomona, CA.

Date Location
February 9 – 12 Pomona, CA
March 3 – 5 Phoenix
April 6 – 9 Las Vegas
May 4 – 7 Atlanta
May 19 – 21 Bakersfield, CA
June 2 – 4 Vancouver, BC
June 8 – 11 Chicago
June 16 – 18 Seattle
July 7 – 9 Portland, OR
July 21 – 23 Seattle
August 18 – 20 Billings, MT
August 30 – Sept 4 Indianapolis
September 14 – 17 Reading, PA
September 22 – 24 Medford, OR
October 6 – 8 Richmond, VA
November 9 – 12 Pomona, CA

About AutoTrader.com
AutoTrader.com, created in 1997 and headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., is the Internet's leading auto classifieds marketplace and consumer information website. AutoTrader.com aggregates in a single location more than 2.8 million vehicle listings from 40,000 dealers and 250,000 private owners, which provide the largest selection of vehicles attracting more than 11 million qualified buyers each month. Through innovative merchandising products such as multiple photos and comprehensive search functionality, AutoTrader.com unites buyer and seller online - dramatically improving the way people research, locate and advertise vehicles.
AutoTrader.com is a majority-owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. Other investors include Landmark Communications, ADP,Inc., and the venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.


About Dent Wizard
Dent Wizard has been the leader in the development of Paintless Dent Removal technology since its establishment in 1983. A subsidiary of Manheim Auctions, Dent Wizard supplies PDR services to the automotive industry through its on-site services at auto auctions, rental companies and dealerships. The St. Louis-based company operates throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. For additional information visit www.DentWizard.com or call 800-DENT-WIZ

Contact: Louise Barr
AutoTrader.com
404-568-5943
louise.barr@autotrader.com
or
Christine Chamberlin
Dent Wizard
800-267-9369 x1867




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