Edelbrock Blasts Into KC As Part Of Hot Rod Power Tour Famed performance manufacturer will host BBQ dinner, special contest for local high school students KANSAS CITY, MO. (May 25, 2002) – Memorial Day weekend -- as American as baseball, apple pie...and hot rods. That’s what it will look like today as automotive performance parts maker Edelbrock Corporation and the Hot Rod Power Tour make a pit stop at Arrowhead Stadium. Edelbrock chose the Kansas City stop on the multi-city tour and the 64-year-old performance company is going all out. Besides having one of its massive trailers filled with performance products and literature on hand, Edelbrock will be handing out limited-edition collectible hats to all Power Tour participants. Activities include a super-cool car show, featuring hundreds of muscle cars, classics, street rods and other highly modified vehicles, plus a tasty BBQ meal at 3 p.m. Edelbrock’s special guests include a group of local high school automotive students who will rebuild a legendary Edelbrock carburetor for a chance to win prizes and trophies. "Edelbrock’s generous participation with the local high schools is a dream come true," said Jack Stow, automotive instructor, North Kansas City School District. Stow said students would participate from North Kansas City High School, Oak Park and Winnetonka. "My students are licking their chops in anticipation of the contest." The annual Hot Rod Power Tour, now in its eighth year, is put on by Primedia’s Hod Rod magazine. Edelbrock has been a sponsor since its inception. "I’m excited about our stop here in Kansas City," said Camee Edelbrock, vice president of advertising. "We have lots of loyal customers here and we enjoy meeting them personally. This event will be fun for the entire family." Founded in 1938 by Vic Edelbrock Sr., Torrance, Calif.-based Edelbrock Corp. (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. In addition to four production facilities in Torrance, the company owns and operates a state-of-the art foundry plus QwikSilver Motorcycle Carburetor operations 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 and NHRA. Edelbrock Corp. • 2700 California St. • Torrance, CA • 90503 • (310) 781-2222 Contact: Bill Groak, Pacific Communications Group (310) 224-4940 (bgroak@paccomgrp.com)