Exide Batteries - On Track With Nascar®

With a storied history including team and event sponsorships, Exide is proud to be the official battery of NASCAR®. Exide has been affiliated with the sport since 1993 and markets its leading brands of automotive batteries through automotive aftermarket parts distributors and professional installers nationwide.

The premium NASCAR®-branded products, distributed through Exide’s customer partnerships throughout the United States and Canada, are available in 29 different automotive types, to fit most cars, vans, sport utility vehicles and pick-up trucks on the road today. The Exide NASCAR® Extreme and Select lines are backed by a nationwide warranty of up to forty months free replacement, and a 108-month limited warranty, and Exide’s 24/7 roadside assistance protection. To locate an authorized Exide dealer, call 1-800-START-IT, or log onto www.exide.com.

Exide’s relationship with NASCAR® also extends consumers the option to enroll in the NASCAR RacePointsSM rewards program when purchasing either a Marathon or Exide NASCAR® Extreme. Points can be redeemed for a range of NASCAR®-related apparel, merchandise, collectibles and experiences. Exide is the only battery manufacturer to participate in the NASCAR RacePointsSM program.

Exide continues its relationship with Bill Davis Racing and Johnny Benson for the 2008 NASCAR® season as the primary sponsor on the #23 truck for five races, and as an associate sponsor on all three of the Bill Davis Racing Tundras for the full NASCAR® Craftsman Truck schedule. The #23 truck will be sporting the Exide paint scheme in Charlotte (May) Michigan (June), Bristol (August), Las Vegas (September), and Homestead (November).

Johnny and the #23 team had a successful 2007 racing season. Not only did JB make another run for the Championship, but for the second year in a row - he was voted "Most Popular Driver" by NASCAR® fans. Benson has been a steady competitor in the Craftsman Truck Series garage for the last four years. The NASCAR® veteran always has a positive attitude, and his willingness to promote Exide, NASCAR®, and the Truck Series is infectious. The Grand Rapids, Mich. native is a crowd favorite and understands that his life-long dream of racing in NASCAR® has come true in part due to the support of his sponsors and NASCAR's devoted fans.

We look forward to another successful season with Johnny Benson in the driver's seat of the #23 NASCAR Craftsman Truck! All races will be broadcast live on the SPEED Channel. Check your local listings for times. Fans can track the team’s progress weekly on www.exide.com.