Airplus® Footcare Extends Sponsorship of ppc Racing’s #22 AutoZone Ford

Kenny Wallace

MOORESVILLE, NC (December 14, 2005) – ppc Racing officials announced today that Airplus Footcare has extended its associate sponsorship of the #22 AutoZone race team and driver Kenny Wallace through the 2006 season. The Airplus Footcare logos will continue to be featured on the deck lid of the #22 AutoZone Ford Fusion.

“ppc Racing and Kenny Wallace have proven to be a great marketing vehicle for our Airplus Footcare products,” said John Andrews, vice president of marketing at Implus Footcare. “Since forming a partnership with ppc Racing, we have seen dramatic results and increased brand recognition, which is what we are looking for with our motorsports marketing efforts. Airplus is a category leader in the insole, lace, and shoe care industry and we look forward to continuing to associate ourselves with a race team that leads the pack. We wish Kenny Wallace and all of ppc Racing the best as they compete for the 2006 Busch Series Championship.”

In 2002, Airplus Footcare first became part of ppc Racing’s family of sponsors and since that time their sponsorship of the #22 AutoZone Ford has expanded.

“Airplus Footcare has been a prominent and devoted sponsor of the #22 AutoZone Ford,” said Greg Pollex, owner of ppc Racing. “Airplus has seen their motorsports marketing efforts not only reach, but exceed their goals. We are pleased that Airplus has extended their support of the AutoZone race team and driver Kenny Wallace and look forward to continued success in 2006 and beyond.”