VP Introduces IHRA Contingency Program

VP introduces contingency program for the IHRA

<img border="0" src="http://insidetopalcohol.com/vplogo.jpg" width="350" height="148" align="left">SAN ANTONIO, TX (March 6, 2006) VP Racing Fuels, industry leader in the manufacture of racing fuels and other performance products, announced today it will offer a contingency program for International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) competitors for the 2006 season. A continuation of the program started midway through last season, it will be administered independent of IHRA, according to Bruce Hendel, Global Sales Manager for VP.

“VP has been a major and consistent supporter of drag racers since it started manufacturing racing fuel in 1975, through contingency programs and other sponsorships,” said Hendel. “With this program, we want to reward the loyalty of those racers who continue to use VP fuels and ensure all IHRA competitors feel free to choose the best fuel available for their applications.”

“Because IHRA has an exclusive agreement with its Official Fuel sponsor, it precludes us from working directly with IHRA to administer this program,” continued Hendel. “So we’ll manage it ourselves, and ask racers simply to provide the appropriate documentation to us.” Contingency postings include the following:

Winner Runner Up
TF $500 $100
NFC $500 $100
PM $500 $100
FC $500 $100
PS $500 $100
TS $300 $100
TD $300 $100
SS $300 $100
STK $300 $100
QR $300 $100
SR $300 $100
HR $300 $100
TSTK $300 $100
ET $100 $ 50

VP’s program will be effective at the first national event on March 24 in San Antonio, TX. Information regarding fuel for IHRA races can be obtained by calling the appropriate VP regional warehouse, each of which is listed on its website at vpracingfuels.com.

To claim their award, racers should provide a photo of their vehicle in the Winner’s Circle, clearly showing VP 5”x7” logo decals affixed to their vehicle. They should also provide proof of purchase of VP fuel that is legal for use in their IHRA class, in the following minimum quantities:

· 5 gallons per race
· 30 gallons purchased within the past 60 days prior to the date of the race for which the award is claimed.
· 54 gallons purchased within the past 120 days prior to the date of the race for which the award is claimed.

The required documentation should be mailed to:

VP Racing Fuels
Contingency Administration
PO Box 47878
San Antonio, TX 78265

Note: Racers currently sponsored by VP are not eligible for contingency payments.

VP Racing has manufactured the best fuels for motorsports since 1975. It currently produces more than 60 unique blends, fueling champions in virtually every racing category and class -- from drag racing, circle track and road racing to motocross, off-road, off-shore and even airplane racing. In race venues not controlled by a fuel rule, VP consistently fuels more winners than any other American fuel company. VP's fuels have earned a reputation for superior power and consistency – as illustrated by the NHRA Pro Stock Champions who have made VP their fuel of choice for 30 consecutive years, a record unmatched by any major sponsor in the industry.

VP is the Official Racing Fuel of NHRA Championship Drag Racing, as well as exclusive and/or official fuel supplier for AMA (American Motorcycle Association) Supercross; Natonal Mustang Racing Association (NMRA); National Muscle Car Association (NMCA); SKUSA (Superkarts! USA); Star Mazda; Stars of Karting; and Champ Car Atlantic, among many others.

In addition to fuels, VP’s product line includes synthetic oils, 2-cycle lubricants, performance chemicals and traction compounds – each designed to produce the most power and best performance in their respective racing applications. More information can be obtained from VP’s website – vpracingfuels.com.

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Contacts: Bruce Hendel 909-322-0737; vpglobalsales@aol.com or
Steve Scheidker, 210-635-7744 (office); vpmarketing@sbcglobal.net