From a press release issued by Daytona International Speedway:

Valvoline Roars into Daytona 200 Week With Chance for Bikers to Cruise Daytona International Speedway

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 26, 2004) –The Valvoline Company and Daytona International Speedway announced today that Valvoline would be the Official Motor Oil for Daytona 200 Week and would offer riders the opportunity to cruise the famed Daytona International Speedway track.

“We’ve become involved in Daytona 200 Week for two reasons,” said Valvoline Motorsports Manager Mikel Hartman. “First, we’re the Official Motor Oil of Daytona International Speedway. And second, we have introduced the Valvoline line of motorcycle oils. The products are available at AutoZone stores and we want riders to know they can save money on the right oils for their bikes.”

The “Best Looking Bike Contest” will be held throughout the week at the Valvoline displays at the Speedway and at Beach Street — and on March 5 at the Nova Road AutoZone store with 100 qualifiers then participating in the ‘Valvoline 100 Parade Lap’ the morning of March 6 at Daytona International Speedway.

Valvoline Motorcycle Oils contain proprietary blends of premium base oils and advanced additive technology to help bike owners achieve peak performance from their machines. Valvoline 4-Stroke Motorcycle Oil is recommended for use in 4-stroke motorcycles including cruisers and off-road bikes. Valvoline 2-Stroke Motorcycle Oil can be used in both liquid cooled and air cooled 2-stroke motorcycles. Find out more at www.valvoline.com

Riders are eligible for sample quarts of the new Valvoline motor oils and a Valvoline Motorcycle Bandana. In addition to lubricants, Valvoline’s Eagle One division will be handing out samples of products designed to enhance the appearance of even the most exotic bikes.

Valvoline is a division of Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH), a Fortune 500 transportation construction, chemicals and petroleum company providing products, services and customer solutions throughout the world. Through the dedication of our employees, we are “The Who In How Things Work*.” Find us at www.ashland.com.