Federal-Mogul’s Champion Brand Powers Two Straight NASCAR Sprint Cup Wins

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 11, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Federal-Mogul Corporation’s Champion® spark plugs helped power Carl Edwards and the #99 Ford to consecutive wins in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 500 in Fontana, California, and UAW-Dodge 400 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Champion-sparked #99 Ford charged to a .504-second margin of victory following a restart with just two laps remaining in the UAW-Dodge 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. One week earlier, Edwards’ race to victory in the Auto Club 500 in Fontana, Calif., came 21 hours after the start due to a series of weather-related delays. The final 163 laps were run on Monday morning, with the #99 Ford clearly the most powerful on the track.

“Champion spark plugs have powered hundreds of victories and dozens of championships in NASCAR, Formula 1 and other motorsports series,” said Tim Nelson, director of motorsports for Federal-Mogul. “We are very excited about our success in the early part of the season but, like the Roush Fenway team, we’re already looking ahead to the next race. Champion engineers transfer this valuable on-track experience to develop the most advanced spark plug products for the everyday driver.”

Throughout its 101-year history, Federal-Mogul’s Champion brand has helped provide the performance and reliability needed to power engines of nearly every size and type. This heritage of racing success and engineering leadership is celebrated on the brand’s global Web site, alwaysachampion.com.

For additional information regarding Champion spark plugs and other performance-driven products, please contact your automotive parts and service provider, visit federal-mogul.com or alwaysachampion.com, or write to: Champion Marketing, Federal-Mogul Corporation, 26555 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, Michigan 48033.

About Federal-Mogul

Federal-Mogul Corporation is a leading global supplier, serving the world’s foremost original equipment manufacturers of automotive, light commercial, heavy-duty, agricultural, marine, rail, off-road and industrial vehicles, as well as the worldwide aftermarket. The Company’s leading technology and innovation, lean manufacturing expertise, as well as marketing and distribution deliver world-class products, brands and services with quality excellence at a competitive cost. Federal-Mogul is focused on its global profitable growth strategy, creating value and satisfaction for its customers, employees and shareholders. Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899.

The Company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs 50,000 people in 35 countries. Federal-Mogul’s aftermarket products are sold under a variety of power brands, including but not limited to, AE® engine products, ANCO® wipers, Champion® spark plugs and wipers, Fel-Pro® gaskets, Ferodo® brake pads, Glyco® bearings, Goetze® piston rings, Moog® chassis products, National® wheel-end components, Nüral® pistons, Payen® gaskets, Sealed Power® engine products and Wagner® lighting and brake products.

Visit the company’s Web site at federal-mogul.com.

Source: Federal-Mogul Corporation

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