MAKITA GOES FULL THROTTLE WITH LATEST SWEEPSTAKES LA MIRADA, CALIF. Makita USA, Inc., manufacturer of high quality industrial power tools and accessories, has launched its new National Full Throttle.™ Sweepstakes. This exciting sweepstakes showcases an assortment of exceptional prizes ideal for tradesmen and motor sport enthusiasts alike. Makita has partnered with NEXTEL® to create an exciting new “Text-to-Win” program as one way to enter the Full Throttle Sweepstakes. The national grand prize of the sweepstakes is an Ultimate Racing Package. This racing package consists of a Weekend Warrior® Toy Hauler and a Suzuki 4-Pack Race Pack that includes two motorcycles (RM-Z450 and RM250) and two sport Quadrunners (QuadSport Z400 and Quadsport Z250). Two first prizes include a day at Carmichael MX Kamp hosted by Ricky Carmichael. This prize includes a three day and two night trip for two to Carmichael MX Kamp, an opportunity to meet Ricky Carmichael, a free Suzuki RM250 motorcycle, $1,000 in spending money as well as a chance to experience training and learning riding strategies and techniques from the best in Supercross. Thirteen weekly bonus prizes will also be awarded during the Full Throttle Sweepstakes and will include autographed Ricky Carmichael jerseys or Makita’s new 18V MXT® Cordless Hammer Driver-Drills. The Full Throttle Sweepstakes runs through June 30, 2005. Details and mail-in entry forms for the sweepstakes are available at participating Makita distributors. Makita’s partnership with NEXTEL® for the “Text-to-Win” program is an ideal way to enter the sweepstakes; entrants simply send a text message with the word MAKITA to RC4MX and are able to use any cellular provider to participate in the sweepstakes. Entrants can also enter the sweepstakes online at makitatools.com. More information on these and other promotional opportunities can be found on Makita’s website at makitatools.com. Makita USA, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of over 320 professional, industrial quality power tools. All Makita tools are covered by a one-year limited warranty against defects in materials or workmanship and may be serviced at any of our 26 factory service centers or by more than 1000 authorized service centers nationwide. Makita USA, Inc.’s home office is located in La Mirada, California and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please contact us at 1-800-4-MAKITA (1-800-462-5482) or visit the website at www.makitatools.com.