Clevite Engine Parts Crowns Engine Builders of the Year

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, December 15, 2006 — Clevite Engine Parts recently announced the Clevite Engine Builders of the Year for the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, NASCAR Busch Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

Shane Parsnow, engine builder for Hendrick Motorsports and the No. 48 car of Jimmie Johnson received the coveted Engine Builder of the Year Award for the NEXTEL Cup Series. Parsnow’s award was presented at the yearly Myers Brothers Award Luncheon on November 30 in New York. Parsnow was presented with a cash prize of $77,000 and a stately trophy. This is Parsnow’s first Clevite Engine Builder of the Year honor.

"It's been a remarkable year for Hendrick Motorsports thanks to the dedication and commitment of all Hendrick employees," said Parsnow. "In the twenty-one years that Clevite has awarded the Engine Builder of the Year, Hendrick has been honored ten times - thanks to the accomplishments of everyone at our organization. Thanks to the folks at Clevite for their recognition and helping us meet the demands of our competitive sport by providing us with Clevite 77 engine bearings, Perfect Circle piston rings and Victor Reinz gaskets that perform flawlessly."

Lanny Barnes of Richard Childress Racing and builder for the No. 21 car of Kevin Harvick claimed his third Clevite Engine Builder of the Year title for the Busch Series. Barnes was presented with a cash prize of $10,000 and a trophy during the Busch Series Awards Banquet on December 8 in Orlando.

“It’s truly and honor for me to accept this award for the third time in my career,