"As Grand Marshal, Spiller will utter the most famous words in racing, giving the command of: 'Gentlemen, start your engines!" said Track President Robin Braig.

"I appreciate the opportunity to be part of such an exciting event at NASCAR's greatest venue with my friends from SUBWAY Restaurants and Coca-Cola," said Spiller. "This is my first race and I am sure it will be a night of action-packed excitement and a great way to kick off the Fourth of July weekend."

Spiller, of Lake Butler, Fla., is a rookie running back for the Buffalo Bills. He was an All-American at Clemson University and was selected ninth overall in the 2010 NFL Draft. SUBWAY® Restaurants is also a primary sponsor of Carl Edwards and the No. 99 Roush Fenway Racing Ford Fusion. The SUBWAY® colors will adorn the No. 99 car Saturday night, July 3 under the lights at DIS for the 52 ^nd annual Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.

"We look forward to welcoming C.J. to the hallowed grounds of Daytona International Speedway," said Braig. "We're proud to have SUBWAY and Coca-Cola team up again to sponsor one of the most anticipated NASCAR Nationwide Series races of the year."

The SUBWAY® Jalapeño 250 Powered By Coca-Cola will mark the on-track debut of the new NASCAR Nationwide Series car.

Tickets for the Coke Zero 400 Weekend Powered By Coca-Cola on July 1-3 are available on your web-enabled phone at mobile.daytonainternationalspeedway.com, online at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP.

HARTFORD, Conn., May 5, 2010 - Whether driving great distances for work, transporting kids to after-school programs or heading off into the sunset, many Americans spend a great deal of their lives in their automobile.

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG) understands the vital and emotional role that driving plays in people's lives and wants to celebrate drivers who spend their lives behind the wheel. To help commemorate its 200^th anniversary, The Hartford announced today the launch of The Hartford 200 program which seeks peoples' personal stories "from the road."

Now through June 15, consumers who feel like they live in their car - whether driving 200 miles per month, or even 200 miles per day - are encouraged to submit their stories at www.TheHartford200.com. The best story will win an incredible grand prize that includes a new Chevrolet Equinox, a hometown visit from The Hartford-sponsored NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Clint Bowyer, a VIP race experience, and recognition in a special print advertisement in their hometown.

In addition to a short written essay, entries may include photography and video. There will be five finalists chosen and consumers will be asked to vote on who they think has the best story. The finalists will be selected by a combination of consumer vote and a blue ribbon panel comprised of Richard Childress Racing drivers Bowyer and veteran Jeff Burton, team owner Richard Childress and The Hartford executives. The four runner-ups will receive a $200 gas card and a signed memorabilia package.

"The Hartford understands that millions of Americans have deep connections with their cars, whether it's taking their kids to soccer practice, driving long-distance for their job to support their family or hitting the open road for fun," said Mitchell Jawitz, vice president, The Hartford. "Behind every wheel is a personal story that conveys a driver's connection with their vehicle. The Hartford 200 recognizes every day people with extraordinary stories of how their car helps keep their lives moving forward uninterrupted."

The Hartford is the primary sponsor of Bowyer's Richard Childress Racing (RCR) No. 33 Chevrolet Impala for three Sprint Cup Series races, including this weekend at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, Pocono (Pa.) Raceway (August 1) and Auto Club Speedway in California (October 1), as well as associate sponsor for the remaining 2010 events. The Hartford is also an associate sponsor of Burton in the Sprint Cup Series.

"My job as a race car driver requires me to have a dependable automobile and through The Hartford 200 I will have the opportunity to hear driving stories from the across the country," said Clint Bowyer. "Connecting with fans is incredibly important to me and I look forward to meeting the winner, hearing their story in person and taking them for a drive."

About The Hartford

Celebrating 200 years, The Hartford (NYSE: HIG) is an insurance-based financial services company that serves households, businesses and employees by helping to protect their assets and income from risks, and by managing wealth and retirement needs. A Fortune 500 company, The Hartford is recognized widely for its service expertise and as one of the world's most ethical companies. More information on the company and its financial performance is available at www.thehartford.com.

To learn more about The Hartford's automotive insurance products, consumers can visit http://hartfordauto.thehartford.com.

About Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing (www.rcrracing.com) has earned more than 180 victories and 12 NASCAR championships, including six in the Sprint Cup Series with the legendary Dale Earnhardt. RCR was the first organization to win championships in the Sprint Cup Series, Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck Series. Its 2010 Sprint Cup Series lineup includes Kevin Harvick (No. 29 Shell-Pennzoil Chevrolet), Jeff Burton (No. 31 Caterpillar Chevrolet) and Clint Bowyer (No. 33 Cheerios/Hamburger Helper Chevrolet). Bowyer and John Wes Townley drives the No. 21 Zaxby's Chevrolet in the 2010 Nationwide Series, Austin Dillon drives the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet in the 2010 Camping World Truck Series and Tim George Jr. drives the No 31 RCR Development Chevrolet in the 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards. Ty Dillon, Sean Caisse, Ryan Gifford and Stephen Leicht are RCR developmental drivers in both asphalt and dirt track racing.

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Fans to Select 'America's Favorite Footlong' via Online Vote;

City with Largest Amount of Votes Named "Capital of Footlong Nation" and Awarded Sandwich Donation to Local Food Bank

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., February 12, 2010 - SUBWAY^® restaurants, the world's largest submarine sandwich franchise, today announced that Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Aflac/SUBWAY Roush Fenway Racing Ford Fusion, is helping to bring the company's "Footlong Nation Appreciation" campaign to Daytona.

The recently launched campaign, which gives thanks to consumers for contributing to the success of the famous SUBWAY "Footlong," is also providing Edwards with extra incentive to win Sunday's race - finish first and his hometown of Columbia, Mo., food bank receives 500 Footlong subs, plus an additional 50 subs for each lap Edwards leads.

"It's been a lifelong dream to win the Daytona 500 and knowing that if I win SUBWAY will feed hundreds of people in need makes me even more driven to succeed," said Carl Edwards. "Some of the most legendary names in NASCAR have won this prestigious race and I hope to add my name to that list while helping others."

Footlong fans across the country can also get in on the action by visiting www.subwayfreshbuzz.com and voting for their favorite sub. The city or town with the most votes cast by March 22, 2010 will be deemed "Capital of Footlong Nation" and receive a donation of 500 Footlongs to a local food bank.

To further show appreciation for making SUBWAY® Footlongs famous, fans will also have an opportunity to win free Footlongs for a year along with many other prizes, with a new winner selected every day through April 15, 2010.

"SUBWAY's 'Footlong Nation Appreciation' campaign gives our fans the opportunity to have their voices heard in deciding the most popular Footlong while trying to benefit their local food banks," said Tony Pace, chief marketing officer of the Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust (SFAFT). "Everyone at SUBWAY is pulling for Carl Edwards as he drives towards victory."

About SUBWAY^® Restaurants

With more than 32,000 locations in 91 countries, the SUBWAY® restaurant chain is the world's largest submarine sandwich franchise and famous for its made-to-order footlong and 6-inch submarine sandwiches and salads. The SUBWAY® restaurant chain was founded in 1965 by Fred DeLuca and Dr. Peter Buck as a means for then 17-year-old DeLuca to earn enough money to pay for college tuition. That partnership, which continues today, marked the beginning of a remarkable journey - one that made it possible for thousands of individuals to build and succeed in their own business. The SUBWAY® brand has been named as the number one franchise opportunity in Entrepreneur magazine's "Annual Franchise 500®" listing 17 times in the past 23 years, and was also ranked by the magazine as "America's Top Global Franchise" for 2009. For more information about the SUBWAY® chain, visit www.subway.com or www.subwayfreshbuzz.com. SUBWAY® is a registered trademark of Doctor's Associates Inc.

September 30, 2009 (Daytona Beach, Fla.) - As race fans gear up for the NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup - the sport's 10-race playoff shootout - shoppers at more than 125 Brookshire's Food & Pharmacy locations across Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi can get close to the action with a wide range of in-store activities rewarding them with savings on products from official NASCAR partners, a valuable NASCAR Sprint Cup ticket offer, and the opportunity to win a trip the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week in Las Vegas.

Beginning September 30, all Brookshire's locations, including its retail outlet at Texas Motor Speedway, will showcase special "Chase for the Savings" promotions featuring official NASCAR products from Coca Cola, Kraft, Unilever, Kellogg's, Proctor and Gamble and Mars. Each store will host displays showcasing the featured products during the five weeks of the program, ending on Nov. 9.

As part of the promotion, when they purchase $15.00 worth of participating products race at Brookshire's, fans can secure for $99 two front-stretch race tickets for the Dickies 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Texas Motor Speedway on Nov. 8.

In addition, customers purchasing the official NASCAR products will have the opportunity to enter a sweepstakes to win a trip to Las Vegas for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series Champions Week, where they will experience special VIP events and interact with NASCAR drivers and celebrity guests. Brookshire's location store directors also have the opportunity to win NASCAR prizes by creatively utilizing the partner products in the "Store Director's Display Contest," a competition for the best store display.

"Brookshire's has always been a favorite shopping location for NASCAR fans across the south, and our new partnership with NASCAR will bring the thrill of racing closer than ever to our customers," said Brookshire's President and Chief Executive Officer Rick Rayford. "This program that NASCAR created will reward our customers with great prices, great prizes, a special race ticket offer and special NASCAR-themed displays throughout our stores."

"Among the many benefits of partnering with NASCAR is participating in exclusive, attention-capturing retail promotions such as this, covering the five weeks leading up one of our favorite races of the year at Texas Motor Speedway," said Ben Reiling, Director, Motorsports, Coca-Cola North America.. "Chase for the Savings enables Coca-Cola to refresh and reward all of the race fans who shop at Brookshire's at a time of year when tens of millions of fans are rooting for their driver to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship."

"By teaming up with Brookshire's, NASCAR partners are helping fans see live NASCAR racing at a crucial playoff race at Texas Motor Speedway and bringing to them the excitement of 'The Chase' in more than 125 stores through this in-store promotion," said Jim O'Connell, Vice President of Corporate Marketing for NASCAR. "For the five weeks of the promotion, NASCAR official products will be the shining stars at Brookshire's."

In addition, NASCAR provided Brookshire's with consumer marketing support such as Chase-themed store materials and showcasing the promotion on NASCAR.COM. The promotion will be featured in Brookshire's weekly circulars reaching nearly two million consumers and the store's Celebrate Cooking magazine.

Featured products include Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero, Sprite, Fanta, Powerade, Ritz Crackers, Oreo, Hellman's, Klondike, Ragu, Lipton, M&M's, Snickers, 3 Musketeers, Milky Way, Twix, Frosted Flakes, Yogos Bites, Pop-Tarts, Nutri-Grain, Gillette, Old Spice and Prilosec OTC.

Bulldawg Marketing of Mooresville, N.C. assisted NASCAR with developing this program for their official partners and Brookshire's.

More information about NASCAR Fans Chase for Savings can be found at www.Brookshires.com

About BGC

Since 1928, Brookshire Grocery Co. has operated on the principle of putting people first- customers and employees. Known for friendly service, clean stores and strong community support, BGC operates 156 stores in four states-Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi-with three distribution centers and seven manufacturing facilities. For more information, visit brookshires.com and super1foods.com.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for one of North America's premier sports. NASCAR is the No. 1 spectator sport - holding 17 of the top 20 highest attended sporting events in the U.S., and is the No. 2 rated regular-season sport on television. NASCAR races are broadcast in more than 150 countries and in 20 different languages. NASCAR fans are the most brand loyal in all of sports, and as a result more Fortune 500 companies participate in NASCAR than any other sport.

NASCAR consists of three national stock car series (the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series), the Grand American national series, four regional series, and one local grassroots series, as well as two international series. NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races at 100 tracks in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada and Mexico. Based in Daytona Beach (Fla.), NASCAR has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Charlotte (N.C.), Concord (N.C.), Conover (N.C.), Bentonville (Ark.), Mexico City, and Toronto.

Fogle will utter the most famous words in racing, giving the command of: "Gentlemen, start your engines!"

"I really appreciate the opportunity to be part of such an exciting event at NASCAR's greatest venue with my friends from SUBWAY restaurants and Coca-Cola," said Fogle. "I am sure it will be a night of action-packed NASCAR racing and a great way to kick off the Fourth of July weekend."

Fogle, who lost 245 pounds by eating SUBWAY® sandwiches and exercising, celebrated his 10^-year anniversary of keeping the weight off in 2008 and continues to be the leading face for the brand. SUBWAY® Restaurants are also a primary sponsor of Carl Edwards and the No. 99 Roush Fenway Racing Ford Fusion. The SUBWAY® colors will adorn the No. 99 car Saturday night, July 4 under the lights at DIS for the 51^st annual Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.

"We look forward to welcoming Jared and SUBWAY to the hallowed grounds of Daytona International Speedway," said Braig. "We're proud to have SUBWAY and Coca-Cola team up to sponsor one of the most exciting NASCAR Nationwide Series races of the year."

Tickets for the Coke Zero 400 Weekend Powered By Coca-Cola on July 2-4 are available on your web-enabled phone at mobile.daytonainternationalspeedway.com, online at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 1, 2009) - Thirteen students from across the United States have been selected to participate in the 2009 NASCAR Diversity Internship Program that starts today and gives minority college students the opportunity to complete 10-week, paid summer internships within the NASCAR industry.

More than 200 students have participated in the program since its inception in 2000. These interns have gained experience working in marketing, engineering, public relations, licensing and various other areas. Participation in the program has led to full-time positions in the industry for a number of past interns.

"The NASCAR Diversity Internship Program has introduced dozens of students from diverse backgrounds to professional opportunities in NASCAR," said Marcus Jadotte, NASCAR's managing director of public affairs, who oversees the diversity department. "The program has played an important role in NASCAR's efforts to attract the best and brightest to our industry."

The program features internships offered by NASCAR offices, sponsors, licensees, teams, tracks and broadcast partners. In addition to NASCAR corporate offices in Daytona Beach, Charlotte, and Concord, the following companies are participating in 2009: Catalyst Public Relations, Daytona International Speedway, International Speedway Corporation (ISC), Joe Gibbs Racing, Just Marketing International, Octagon, The SPEED Channel, and The 909 Group.

The current intern class began their NASCAR experience with an orientation session during the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race weekend at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. The group visited the NASCAR Research and Development Center in Concord, the Sam Bass NASCAR Art Gallery, Roush Fenway Racing headquarters, attended the NASCAR Sprint Pit Crew Challenge presented by Craftsman, and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race. In addition, the group met with a number of key people in the NASCAR industry including NASCAR Sprint Cup Series crew members, drivers, and NASCAR executives.

Each year, the internships are available to college sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students across the country. To be eligible, students must be in good standing with their school and community and have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average.

In addition to the internship program, NASCAR awards diversity scholarships in tribute to NASCAR legend Wendell Scott, has an at-track diversity mentorship program and a college tour that visits historically black colleges and universities and Hispanic-serving institutions.

Attached is a list of the students and their colleges. More information on the internship program is available at www.diversityinternships.com.

For more information, contact:
Brad Klein, NASCAR Public Relations, (212) 326-1874 or bklein@nascar.com

2009 NASCAR Diversity Internship Class

Student and Hometown / School / Internship
Gabriela Acuna (Peachtree City, Ga.) / Georgia College and State University / Joe Gibbs Racing

Kara Adams (Ashburn, Va.) / Howard University / NASCAR Diversity Affairs (Daytona Beach)

Arrionne Allen (Mauldin, S.C.) / Hampton University/Indiana University / NASCAR Series Operations (Daytona Beach)

Anim Amersingh (Trinidad and Tobago) / Morgan State / NASCAR Research & Development (Concord)

Erica Anderson (Claremont, Calif.) / Florida A&M University / The SPEED Channel

Jaime Bowman (Brooklyn, N.Y.) / Howard University / NASCAR Consumer Marketing (Daytona Beach)

Reina Carson (Albuquerque, N.M.) /Bethune Cookman University /Daytona International
Speedway

Brenda Kittles (Bowie, Md.) / Winston-Salem State University / ISC Multicultural Marketing

Courtney McKnight (Frederick, Md.) / Johnson C. Smith University / The 909 Group

De'Marcus Miller (Charlotte, N.C.) / Winston-Salem St. Univ./High Point Octagon University

Kris Rincon (Agua Dulce, Calif.) / University of Arizona NASCAR Licensing (Charlotte)

Rodrigo Sanchez (Mexico City, Mexico) / Austin (Texas) Community College / Just Marketing International

Sydney Snow (Jacksonville, Fla.) / North Carolina A&T University / Catalyst Public Relations

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Subway and Coca-Cola will team up to sponsor the 250-mile NASCAR Nationwide Series race on Friday night, July 3 at Daytona International Speedway, Track President Robin Braig announced.

The 100-lap event will be known as the Subway Jalapeno 250 Powered By Coca-Cola.

"We're proud to have Subway and Coca-Cola team up to sponsor one of the most exciting NASCAR Nationwide Series races of the year," Braig said. "Subway joins a strong portfolio of sponsors at Daytona International Speedway and we're looking forward to a strong partnership."

"As part of our on-going effort to connect the Subway brand with NASCAR fans, we are proud to sponsor the Subway Jalapeno 250 Powered by Coca-Cola," said Tony Pace, Chief Marketing Officer of the Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust. "By offering up a night of spicy hot NASCAR racing, we hope to do our part in helping Americans kick off a great Fourth of July weekend."

"When you combine this new sponsorship of the Subway Jalapeno 250 Powered By Coca-Cola with Fourth of July Weekend, exciting NASCAR racing and the Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola, there is no better place to be than Daytona International Speedway," said Beatriz Perez, senior vice president, Integrated Marketing, Coca-Cola North America. "With these two great races, together Coca-Cola and Subway are offering NASCAR fans the perfect way to spend summer's biggest holiday."

This year's Subway Jalapeno 250 Powered By Coca-Cola will feature a competitive field of drivers such as top NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers Brad Keselowski, Jason Leffler, Jason Keller, Kenny Wallace and Steve Wallace as well as Sprint Cup Series stars Carl Edwards, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Clint Bowyer, Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Joey Logano and David Ragan.

Tickets for all the events during the Coke Zero 400 Weekend Powered By Coca-Cola, including the Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race and Brumos Porsche 250 on Saturday, July 4, are available by calling 1-800-PITSHOP or visit www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com.

SUBWAY Paint Scheme to Appear at Spring Phoenix and Summer Daytona Events

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 7, 2009) - SUBWAY® Restaurants will serve as the primary sponsor of Carl Edwards and the No. 99 Ford Fusion in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for three races in 2009. This partnership furthers SUBWAY's commitment to the sport which includes the entitlement sponsorship of the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway in April.

"We are glad to have another fan of SUBWAY, Carl Edwards, join our team," said Tony Pace, chief marketing officer, SUBWAY Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust. "He loves our sweet onion chicken teriyaki sandwich with olives."

"We are delighted to announce this partnership with Carl, Roush Fenway Racing and Aflac and look forward to successful results for all," continued Pace.

The No. 99 SUBWAY / Aflac Ford will make its debut April 18 in the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway, returning to the track July 4 at Daytona International Speedway and a third race to be announced.

"I've been eating SUBWAY sandwiches for a long time. They are the best tasting, most healthy food option that I can get on-the-go when I'm traveling," stated Edwards.

Throughout those races, SUBWAY will promote its SUBWAY FRESH FIT^TM menu. Designed for adults and children, the menu offers better-for-you, on-the-go meal options that complement active lifestyles. The healthier dining options consist of low-fat sandwiches and "fit" sides such as apples, raisins and yogurt.

"I believe in their initiatives which include a commitment to children's health. We plan to work together and build on existing programs along with incorporating some of the things that I have been involved with," continued Edwards. "The key for me at this point in my career is to partner with brands like SUBWAY that make a product that I use and that I believe in. I am also looking forward to being a part of a fun advertising campaign."

SUBWAY Restaurants has a yearlong associate sponsorship of the No. 99 Aflac Ford in the Sprint Cup Series and a personal services agreement with Edwards. As part of his new partnership with SUBWAY, Edwards will be featured in an advertising campaign that will kick off with the national television broadcast of the Daytona 500 (Feb. 15 on FOX).

"I am extremely pleased to have SUBWAY back as a partner at Roush Fenway Racing," said Jack Roush, CEO, Roush Fenway Racing. "We have been focusing more and more as a company on promoting a healthy lifestyle with our employees and in particular, our drivers and pit crew members. So having a partner like SUBWAY who shares the same message is ideal. I look forward to seeing the SUBWAY logo back on a Roush Fenway Ford Fusion this season."

About SUBWAY Restaurants:

The SUBWAY® restaurant chain is the world's largest submarine sandwich franchise, with more than 30,500 locations in 87 countries. The SUBWAY chain has surpassed McDonald's® number of locations throughout the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Milford, Conn., with regional offices in Amsterdam, Beirut, Brisbane, Miami and Singapore, the SUBWAY restaurant chain was co-founded by Fred DeLuca and Dr. Peter Buck in 1965. Their partnership marked the beginning of a remarkable journey - one that makes it possible for thousands of individuals to build and succeed in their own business. The SUBWAY chain has been named the No. 1 global franchise opportunity by Entrepreneur magazine in its 2008 franchise ranking. For more information about the SUBWAY restaurant chain, visit www.subway.com. SUBWAY is a registered trademark of Doctor's Associates Inc.

About Aflac:

For more than 50 years, Aflac products have given policyholders the opportunity to direct cash where it is needed most when a life-interrupting medical event causes financial challenges. Aflac is the number one provider of guaranteed-renewable insurance in the United States and the number one insurance company in terms of individual insurance policies in force in Japan. Our insurance products provide protection to more than 40 million people worldwide. Aflac has been included in Fortune magazine's listing of America's Most Admired Companies for seven consecutive years and in Fortune magazine's list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America for 11 consecutive years.

Aflac has also been recognized three times by both Fortune magazine's listing of the Top 50 Employers for Minorities and Working Mother magazine's listing of the 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers. Aflac Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AFL. To find out more about Aflac, visit aflac.com.

About Roush Fenway Racing:

Roush Fenway Racing is NASCAR's largest team operating nine motorsports teams. Five in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with drivers Matt Kenseth, Jamie McMurray, Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards and David Ragan; three in the Nationwide Series with Kenseth, Biffle, Edwards, McMurray, Ragan, Erik Darnell, Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. and Colin Braun; and one in the Camping World Truck Series with Braun. For more information on any of the Roush Fenway Racing teams, log onto www.RoushFenway.com. For sponsorship inquiries please contact Robin Johnson at 704.720.4645.

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EPA AND NASCAR providing motorists with tips to improve fuel efficiency while helping improve the environment

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., (July 21, 2008) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) are arming NASCAR fans and motorists nationwide with fuel-saving car care tips to help Americans maximize fuel economy and improve the environment.

A few easy-to-follow tips can help motorists to attain better fuel mileage, which will, in turn, ease the stress on their pocketbooks and decrease emissions. Motorists can see anywhere from a four to ten percent increase in gas mileage by performing these maintenance steps, which can mean saving up to 45 cents per gallon with today's average gas prices.

"You don't have to be a car expert to maximize your vehicle's performance and get better gas mileage," said Brett Bodine, director of cost and research at NASCAR's Technical Institute, which trains and educates professionals to compete in NASCAR's three national series. "By performing simple maintenance, motorists can save money, preserve their vehicles, and help the environment."

Following are the Top Five Car Care Tips from the NASCAR and the EPA:

1. CHECK AND ROTATE TIRES

NASCAR teams may go through up to 12 sets of Goodyear Eagle tires on a given weekend. For the average motorist, replacing tires comes about every three years. Tire pressure changes with changing temperatures, so it's important to check tire pressure after weather changes. An under-inflated tire not only reduces the life of a tire, but can cause vehicle gas mileage to plummet by as much as 15 percent. Finally, motorists should rotate tires roughly every 5,000-10,000 miles to extend tread life. Car owners should check their owner's manual for exact intervals. A good rule is to rotate tires after every oil change.

2. CHANGE THE AIR FILTER

The air filter prevents dust and other impurities from getting into the combustion chambers of the cylinders, resulting in wasted gas and weaker engine performance. According to the Car Care Council, replacing a clogged filter can improve mileage by as much as 10 percent, which translates to approximately 15 cents per gallon. Motorists should change the air filter every six months, and more frequently in dusty locations.

3. CLEAN THE CABIN

Extra weight in the car reduces fuel mileage by as much as two percent per 100 pounds. Discard the debris that's been hibernating all winter. Remove unnecessary cargo from the trunk and be sure to check the air pressure in your spare tire. Most likely it will need air; motorists are encouraged to add air the next time they fill the gas tank.

4. CHECK THE BATTERY AND SPARK PLUGS

A NASCAR driver can switch to a backup battery during a race, but motorists don't have that option in consumer vehicles. High heat is brutal on a car's battery. During summer, a battery's best defense against hot temperatures is making sure it stays fully charged. To prevent battery failure, make sure battery posts and connections are secure and free of corrosion. Clean battery terminals with a wire brush and baking soda. Have a professional technician perform checks on the vehicle's battery and spark plugs. Spark plugs fire as many as 3 million times every 1,000 miles. That's a lot of heat and wear and tear in the form of electrical and chemical erosion. Dirty spark plugs cause misfiring, which wastes fuel by as much as 30 percent.

5. CHECK THE RADIATOR AND GAS CAPS

A snug radiator cap helps raise the cooling system pressure, giving added protection against boil-overs. Radiator caps don't last forever, and must be replaced when the cooling system is flushed. With gas at record prices, be sure there's a tight seal on the gas cap, too, to prevent that high-priced octane from vaporizing. Nearly 20 percent of vehicles have gas caps that are damaged, loose or missing altogether, wasting some 147 million gallons of gas every year.

Under the umbrella of EPA's SmartWay program, NASCAR and the EPA are working together to provide smart energy-saving tips to millions of NASCAR fans. SmartWay is committed to promoting smart transportation choices for individuals and companies: more choices when buying new vehicles and trucks, more fuel options, and more smart ways to move freight. Those who choose SmartWay are helping to reduce emissions and reduce the impact on the environment.
The manufacturers competing in NASCAR - Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford and Toyota - all offer clean and fuel-efficient vehicles that are EPA certified SmartWaySM and SmartWay Elite. Vehicles that qualify for the SmartWay mark are the cleanest and most fuel-efficient available in today's market. For detailed information on the fuel economy and environmental performance of SmartWay cars and trucks go to www.epa.gov/greenvehicles.
"With a large national fan base and a brand centered on the automobile, NASCAR can effectively share with fans car-care tips that save money and help the environment," said Marcus Jadotte, Managing Director of Public Affairs for NASCAR. "We are excited about partnering with the EPA on these messages and other energy-saving communications programs in development."

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR), celebrating 60 years in 2008, is the sanctioning body for one of North America's premier sports. NASCAR is the No. 1 spectator sport - holding 17 of the top 20 highest attended sporting events in the U.S., and is the No. 2 rated regular-season sport on television. NASCAR races are broadcast in more than 150 countries and in more than 30 languages. NASCAR fans are the most brand loyal in all of sports, and as a result more Fortune 500 companies participate in NASCAR than any other sport.

NASCAR consists of three national series (the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series, and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series), four regional series, and one local grassroots series, as well as two international series. NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races at 100 tracks in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada and Mexico. Based in Daytona Beach (Fla.), NASCAR has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Charlotte (N.C.), Concord (N.C.), Conover (N.C.), Bentonville (Ark.), Mexico City, and Toronto.

MATTHEWS, N.C. - Windstream Corp.(NYSE: WIN), a phone, broadband and digital TV provider, announced that it will host 2,500 soldiers and military families from Fort Bragg and the XVIII Airborne Corps at the upcoming Windstream Pole Night qualifier for the NASCAR Cup Series Coca Cola 600 on Thursday, May 22 at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

"The soldiers and families in Fort Bragg and of the XVIII Airborne Corps have made enormous personal sacrifices for our country and it is our privilege to thank them for their service," said Stacy Hale, vice president of Windstream operations for the Carolinas. "We hope they take this time to enjoy a night with their families and experience all the excitement Windstream Pole Night brings."

Additionally, Windstream is partnering with NASCAR legend and Lowe's Motor Speedway race winner Bobby Allison on its Green Truck Tour for two events leading up to Windstream Pole Night. On Tuesday, May 20, Allison will be at the Chik-Fil-A in Matthews from 6:30 to 8 a.m. and on Wednesday, May 21, at Concord Mills Mall from 2 to 4 p.m. for a special autograph session celebrating Windstream Pole Night.

Consumers and race fans are encouraged to stop by either of these free events to meet one of NASCAR's greatest drivers and to pick up a free family four-pack of tickets for Windstream Pole Night. Limit one four-pack of tickets per person while supplies last.

The Green Truck Tour is designed to give back to the local communities that Windstream serves and educate the public about landline safety. The tour, which promotes Windstream's phone, broadband and digital TV products and services, runs through November with more than 90 stops in 14 states and donates more than $200,000 before concluding in November. For additional information about the Green Truck Tour and its scheduled stops, visit http://www.greentrucktour.com/.

About Windstream
Windstream Corporation is an S&P 500 company that provides voice, broadband and entertainment services to customers in 16 states. The company has approximately 3.2 million access lines and about $3.3 billion in annual revenues. For more information, visit http://www.windstream.com/.
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