Clevite 77®, Victor Reinz®, and Perfect Circle® Help Hendrick Motorsports and the #24 Team Win Third Daytona 500

Arbor, Michigan -- Feb 28, 2005 -- This year’s running of the Daytona 500 kept both fans and drivers on the edge of their seats, but the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet team knew all along that they had what it took to make it to victory lane - thanks to a strong team at the shop, a dedicated crew at the track and the help of Clevite 77® engine bearings, Victor Reinz® gaskets and Perfect Circle® piston rings.

“Clevite Engine Parts is committed to providing all of our NASCAR partners with the best engine bearings, piston rings and gaskets to help them be competitive in all areas of racing, whether they’re testing, qualifying, practicing or racing to the checkered flag,” said Ron Sledge, motorsports manager for Clevite Engine Parts. “We’ve enjoyed a strong relationship with Hendrick Motorsports. They are one of the first race teams to use all of our performance racing engine bearings, gaskets, and piston rings - and we look forward to working with them to further engine building technology for all teams in NASCAR and other areas of racing.”

Recently, Mike Maiwald, engine builder for Hendrick Motorsports stated, “Clevite has always stood behind performance engine builders and machinists by providing the highest quality parts, service and support in the industry."

In 2004, Hendrick Motorsports drivers -Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson - claimed two of the top five positions in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup. This year’s Daytona 500 saw the same two drivers start the season by finishing in the top five - again.

Clevite Engine Parts is part of Dana Corporation’s Automotive Systems Group. Clevite Engine Parts provides a wide scope of under-the-hood products for the global replacement parts market, including Clevite 77® engine bearings, Victor Reinz® gaskets, Perfect Circle® piston rings and Clevite engine parts. In addition, Clevite 77, Victor Reinz and Perfect Circle are exclusive NASCAR Performance Products. Clevite’s Internet address is www.engineparts.com.

Dana people design and manufacture products for every major vehicle producer in the world.  Dana is focused on being an essential partner to automotive, commercial, and off-highway vehicle customers, which collectively produce more than 60 million vehicles every year.  A leading supplier of axle, driveshaft, engine, frame, chassis, and transmission technologies, Dana employs 46,000 people in 28 countries.  The company is based in Toledo, Ohio, and reported sales of $9.1 billion in 2004.  Dana’s Internet address is: www.dana.com.