June, 2006 Media Contact: Troy Slaughter – Spotter, # 24 – EKCO Racing Phone: 423-421-2578 Email: tslaughter@ekcoracing.com EKCO Racing Signs Sponsorship with Flowmaster for 2006 After a small glimpse into the sport of Rock Crawling last season, Flowmaster has signed with EKCO Racing to sponsor the No. 24 Jeep in the UROC and WeROCK Pro Rock Crawling Series for 2006, announces Team Spotter, Troy Slaughter today. "We are extremely impressed with the EKCO Racing organization and the depth of their commitment to the sport of Rock Crawling," says David Fetherston, Director of Marketing at Flowmaster. "This is a tremendous opportunity for Flowmaster to expand our presence in the off road community and work with a partner that is as successful in their category as we are in ours." Flowmaster is a bronze sponsor of the No. 24 Jeep for the 2006 season, the classic Flowmaster logo will appear on the driver and passenger lower cowl and front door panel; plus much of the team’s apparel. The No. 24 Flowmaster 4x4Review.com Jeep hits the Paragon Off-Road Park in Hazelton, PA June 23-25 for its first time after earlier appearances at the SEMA Off-Road Show in Indianapolis, IN, Easter Jeep Safari, and competitions in Jellico, TN and Spartanburg, SC. ”This is a huge piece of the puzzle” says driver Rob Stapleton of his team, which finished in 3rd and 4th position the last two seasons in the UROC Extreme East Series points standings. “We’re very excited about the future and what our two companies can do together. Everyone at EKCO Racing is tremendously energized about the partnership with Flowmaster. Now it’s time to go out there and give them and all our sponsors a good show this weekend.” EKCO Racing’s partners will also be happy to know the No. 24 Jeep will be riding on the most winning tire in rock crawling; BF Goodrich tires for the 2006. EKCO Racing is proud to announce the continuation of several previous partnerships; 4x4 Review.com, BF Goodrich Tires, Master Pull Winch lines, PSC Steering, Xtreme Jeep Sales, Tom Woods Drive Shafts, and Randy’s Ring and Pinion. The Team is extremely excited about all that can come from the third season with UROC, and the Pro-Atlantic Rock Crawling Series.