The Autolite® Brand to Sponsor Vance & Hines’ Python Rider Mike Morgan Morgan to race in the AMA Pro Harley-Davidson XR1200 Class for 2011 DANBURY, Conn. “” Autolite®, a leading U.S. spark plug brand, recently announced it will sponsor Vance & Hines’ Python Rider Number 11, Mike Morgan, in the AMA Pro Harley-Davidson XR1200 class for 2011. Morgan, an American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Pro Rider since 2003, is well known for his explosive rides in the AMA Pro Daytona Sportbike series aboard a Suzuki GSX-R600. “Having the opportunity to ride a Harley-Davidson XR1200 for Vance & Hines for the 2011 season is very exciting,” said Morgan. “The XR1200 is a much different bike, and while there’s been a learning curve I always love a challenge.” The Autolite team has actively participated in the world of road racing since 1967 and the brand’s line of spark plugs most notably the Autolite® Small Engine and Xtreme Sport® Iridium Enhanced spark plugs are already a staple for the Harley-Davidson rider. “We expect to see this market expand greatly due to our sponsorship of riders in events like the Vance & Hines XR1200 racing series,” said Chris Schaible, channel marketing and sales manager for the Autolite small engine line. Designed to maximize the high-performance output of high-revving engines, Autolite Xtreme Sport spark plugs feature an iridium-enhanced 0.6mm finewire design for improved ignitability of fuel in the cylinder, promoting more efficient combustion and a more focused flame kernel versus standard plugs. They also provide up to 26 percent quicker engine starts and as much as 21 percent less hydrocarbon emissions than standard plugs, all designed around better fuel efficiency and horsepower. For consumers, the Autolite® small engine and Xtreme Sport® Iridium Enhanced spark plugs are available nationwide through local motorcycle and auto parts dealers. More information about Autolite spark plugs and additional products can be found at Autolite.com. About Honeywell CPG Honeywell Consumer Products Group, a business unit within the Honeywell Transportation Systems segment of Honeywell International Inc., has headquarters in Danbury, Conn. Its automotive care products include FRAM® oil, air, transmission and fuel filters; Autolite® spark plugs and ignition wire sets; Prestone® antifreeze/coolants and car care products; and Holts® car care products. It maintains R&D capabilities in both the United States and Europe and has a manufacturing footprint in 10 countries worldwide. Honeywell International (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township,N.J., Honeywell’s shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywellnow.com.