Federated Auto Parts Expands Involvement in NASCAR

Nations Leading Parts Distributor Provides Support for Mike Wallace in Nashville

Mooresville, NC (March 16, 2004) – Biagi Bros. Racing is proud to announce that the No. 4 NASCAR Busch Series Ford of Mike Wallace will carry the colors of Federated Auto Parts for the June 12th running of the Federated Auto Parts 300 at Nashville Superspeedway.

“I’ve been involved with Federated Auto Parts for three years,” said Wallace. “This is a nice compliment to my working relationship with Federated Auto Parts. I look forward carrying the Federated Auto Parts colors in Nashville and look forward to continuing our relationship in the future.”

Federated Auto Parts recently announced a multi-year agreement with Nashville Superspeedway to be the title sponsor for the NASCAR Busch Series race from the state-of-the-art 1.33-mile tri-oval in Music City.

“We are happy to be associated with Mike Wallace and the Biagi Bros. race team,” said Gene Jeffries, president of Federated Auto Parts. “We look forward to continuing our relationship with Mike, who has always been a great representative for Federated Auto Parts Stores and Car Care Centers.”

Federated Auto Parts will also be an associate sponsor of the No. 4 Ford for the entire 2004 season. Wallace will participate in select hospitality events on behalf of Federated Auto Parts throughout the 2004 NASCAR Busch Series season. Federated Auto Parts has over 3,800 Federated Auto Parts stores and 2700 Federated Car Care Centers in the United States and Canada. Federated is committed to providing both the professional installer and the do-it-yourselfer with top quality, name brand products and expert service.

For more information on Federated Auto Parts and to find the locations nearest you, please visit www.federatedautoparts.com.