Vic Edelbrock Named WyoTech “High-Performance Industry Man Of The Year” TORRANCE, Calif. (Nov. 6, 2002) – Describing the Edelbrock name as “synonymous with performance,” automotive trade school WyoTech today bestowed its first-ever “High-Performance Industry Man of the Year” award to Edelbrock Corporation President and CEO Vic Edelbrock Jr. “It’s truly an honor to be recognized by such a prestigious automotive technical institute,” Edelbrock said. “WyoTech has a great program which produces top-notch automotive students, and with the growth in this industry, we need them.” WyoTech, which has campuses in Laramie, Wy., and Blairsville, Pa., offers a specialized automotive curriculum, including training in street rods, custom trim and upholstery, diesel, service management and collision/refinishing. “The WyoTech High-Performance Industry Man of the Year award goes to person in the industry who is recognized for innovation and forging their own way,” said Keith Strasburger, WyoTech regional director of admissions. “Vic Edelbrock embodies performance, and his stellar career and advancements within the performance industry have had a positive impact on lots of people. Everyone knows Edelbrock. All our students have Edelbrock stickers and products on their cars. This is an award of recognition and appreciation.” Founded by Vic Edelbrock Sr. in 1938 and celebrating its 65th anniversary in 2003, Torrance-based Edelbrock Corporation (NASDAQ NM: EDEL) is recognized as one of the nation’s premier designers, manufacturers and distributors of performance parts for the automotive and motorcycle aftermarket and is a driving force in the $25 billion specialty equipment industry. The company owns four production facilities in Torrance and operates a “state-of-the art” foundry, plus a motorcycle carburetor manufacturing facility in San Jacinto, Calif. Edelbrock’s core product line of performance-enhancing engine, suspension and exhaust system parts, which make up The Total Power Package®, are made in the USA. Edelbrock is also a manufacturer of racing products and a major contingency sponsor of several racing organizations, including NASCAR, the NHRA and the PRO Edelbrock Racing series. Edelbrock--PRI Booth 1517 Russell Performance--PRI Booth 1612 Edelbrock Corp. • 2700 California St. • Torrance, CA • 90503 • (310) 781-2222 Contact: Bill Groak, Pacific Communications Group (310) 224-4940 (bgroak@paccomgrp.com)