FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 22, 2004
Contact: Nelson Holmberg (nelson@noslencommunication.com) (360) 521-1590

Superior Racing Team introduces Miss Bell Fork Lift

SEATTLE, Wash. — Superior Racing Team today announced that Bell Fork Lift is sponsoring the U-25 unlimited hydroplane for the most prestigious powerboat racing trophy. The U-25 will run in the Chrysler/Jeep Superstores Detroit Gold Cup as the Miss Bell Fork Lift, U-25 Owner/Driver Dr. Ken Muscatel said today.

“We’re thrilled that Bell Fork Lift has come aboard with our team, they are a very welcomed addition and we’re excited to bring them into the tradition of the Gold Cup,” Muscatel said. “And having Fluid Systems continue their long relationship, and them bringing along Earl’s Performance Plumbing, is very special to me. Having the opportunity to race for the Gold Cup is quite literally awesome, and to have these companies come along with us is very much appreciated.”

The Gold Cup will be run July 15-18 on the Detroit River in Detroit, Mich. Former gold cup champion Tom D’Eath and the Detroit River Regatta Association are producing and promoting the race. It will be the 100th running of powerboat racing’s equivalent of the Daytona 500.

While Bell Fork Lift, based in Clinton Township, Mich., is the U-25’s title sponsor in Detroit this season, Fluid Systems Engineering and Earl’s Performance Plumbing join Mister Home Loan, and NOSLEN Communication Services as associate sponsors of the boat in Detroit.

Bell Fork Lift (online at www.bellforklift.com) serves its customers with responsive and innovative solutions to their material handling needs. They achieve their business objectives by providing the highest quality products and service at the best value. The also have committed themselves to professionalism with all of their clients and associates, in order to develop long term, mutually beneficial relationships. With more than 110 employees — including more than 60 service technicians — 300 rental units and four locations in Eastern Michigan, Bell Fork Lift is positioned and prepared to serve many types of handling needs.

Fluid Systems Engineering has been a sponsor of Muscatel’s team since 1999, and is back again this year with the same commitment and enthusiasm. Fluid Systems Engineering will also be an associate sponsor of the boat at the Budweiser Bluewater International Hydrofest in St. Clair, Mich., Aug. 20-22. Fluid Systems Engineering (online at www.fluidsystemseng.com) is a world-class supplier of hydraulic components, pneumatic products, filtration products, protective covers, and other related products. They manufacture power units and also fabricate tube assemblies. Fluid Systems provides a full line of Parker fluid connectors, pneumatic products, and hydraulic filters. It’s also a single-stop outlet for Earl’s fittings. With the Fluid Systems online store, performance parts are just a few clicks away. Fluid Systems also supplies Northman Hydraulics, A&A covers, Hydrocraft clamps, Miller and Yates cylinders, Thermal Flex Hose, ND Sealants, and Purolator filters.

Earl’s Performance Plumbing (online at www.earlsplumbing.com) is a Holley Performance Brand that provides hoses, hose ends, adapters, fuel system components, power steering, oil coolers and components, brake systems, sealing components, and accessories and tools to the auto industry. Over the past 30 years, Earl's has been providing performance enthusiasts and racers with the highest quality fluid transfer products on the planet. Earl's Performance has the most complete line up of automotive plumbing products on the market.

In addition, Superior Racing Team welcomes Johnny G’s Bar and Grill of Mount Clemons, Mich., as the official food vendor of the team for the Gold Cup weekend. While much of the team is in Seattle preparing for the Gold Cup, the boat is already in Detroit, having some work done at Fairlane Tool. The team is expected to catch up to the boat in Detroit on July 14, and move it into the pits for final preparations for the Gold Cup.

Since 1992, Superior Racing Team has been a fixture in Detroit, one of the longest continuous streaks in unlimited hydroplane racing. Detroit’s rich tradition, and its historic hydroplane rivalry with Seattle in the sport is something of which Muscatel, and the team, are proud to be a part.

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