SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Kurt Busch claimed his third
straight victory at Bristol (N.C.) Motor Speedway and Champion Spark Plug-
powered cars continued to dominate NASCAR Nextel Cup racing as Busch's #97
Ford took the checkered flag in Sunday's Food City 500. Busch's victory gives
Champion, "The World's Favorite Spark Plug," five wins in six '04 Cup Series
events.
Champion spark plugs are manufactured and marketed by Federal-Mogul
Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FDMLQ).
Busch, who took the lead on lap 382 of 500 and never relinquished it, went
the final 60 miles without pitting in a race plagued by caution flags. The #97
Ford's near-flawless performance in spite of the repeated slowdowns speaks to
the durability of the car's Champion-powered engine, according to Champion
Marketing Director Garth Cole.
"Short-track racing creates higher engine temperatures and grueling
conditions. We're very pleased with the performance of Champion plugs in this
brutal environment, and we're obviously thrilled to have won five of six
Nextel Cup events," he said.
Busch's win also gives Champion a presence at each of the top four
positions in Nextel Cup Series points. Current points leader and defending
Cup champion Matt Kenseth (#17 Ford) relies on Champion plugs, as do Busch
(second place), Dale Earnhardt Jr. (#8 Chevrolet, third place), and 2002 Cup
champion Tony Stewart (#20 Chevrolet, fourth place).
The Champion brand's unprecedented success in NASCAR competition continues
off the track for passenger applications through an exclusive electrode
approach combining precious-metal conductors with optimized firing-end
geometries for exceptional spark focus. Champion plugs also provide exclusive
thermal management characteristics that maximize performance under virtually
all engine conditions.
The ideal choice for hundreds of popular vehicle makes and models,
Champion Double Platinum(TM) spark plugs feature platinum center and ground
electrodes matching the specifications of the world's leading vehicle
manufacturers. These premium plugs also incorporate a Fine-Wire center
electrode and V-trimmed ground electrode for ultra-high spark concentration.
Champion's patented Heat-Active(TM) alloy allows these plugs to reach optimal
temperature quickly and maintain the ideal heat range under varying loads.
The result is a highly focused spark that provides greater power for quicker
acceleration and smoother idle.
For more information on Champion spark plugs, contact your nearest
Champion supplier or write to: Champion Marketing, Federal-Mogul Corp., 26555
Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI 48034. Information also is available
online at http://www.federal-mogul.com/champion .
Federal-Mogul is a global supplier of automotive components, sub-systems,
modules and systems serving the world's original equipment manufacturers and
the aftermarket. The company utilizes its engineering and materials
expertise, proprietary technology, manufacturing skill, distribution
flexibility and marketing power to deliver products, brands and services of
value to its customers. Federal-Mogul is focused on the globalization of its
teams, products and processes to bring greater opportunities for its customers
and employees, and value to its constituents. Headquartered in Southfield,
Michigan, Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899 and today employs more
than 45,000 people in 24 countries. For more information on Federal-Mogul,
visit the company's Web site at http://www.federal-mogul.com .
SOURCE Federal-Mogul Corporation
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CONTACT:
Lou Kafantaris, +1-248-354-9427, or Sean M.
Patrick, +1-248-354-4532, both of Federal-Mogul Corporation
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