INTENSE KARTING OFFERS TONYKART, VORTEX AND MG CONTINGENCY FOR STARS SHERIDAN, IL - Intense Karting is pleased to announce a comprehensive contingency award program for the Champ Car Stars of Tomorrow national series for 2003. The program awards drivers using the TonyKart, Vortex, and MG brands for both individual races and the season championship. "We are very happy to support the Stars drivers who support the TonyKart chassis, Vortex engine, and MG tire brands," said Mike Combs of Intense Karting. "Since we make our living from the kart racing community, I feel it is only right to support those who are dedicated to the sport." The program awards both top three finishers in races and the season championship in any class using a TonyKart chassis, in the ICC and ICA class using a Vortex engine. A season championship payout for the top three is also offered for those running MG tires. The total potential payout from Intense Karting is over $60,000. "Intense Karting has been a big supporter of the WKA programs and we are glad to have them on board with Stars," said Marketing Director Glenn Holland. "The TonyKart, Vortex, and MG brands are well respected and we expect many competitors to take advantage of this program offered by Intense." Details on the contingency program, including how to register, can be found at www.cartstars.com or www.intensekarting.com. The Snapon.com 'Stars of Tomorrow' karting series is the official first level in Champ Car's driver development system and an officially sanctioned series of WKA/SCCA Pro Racing. Founded by racing star Bryan Herta and now owned in conjunction with a group of racing veterans, including three-time CART champion and Indy 500 winner Bobby Rahal, the Stars of Tomorrow serves as the first step for the Champ Car driver development ladder. Stars focuses on recognizing the skills of the drivers rather than the technology development within the machines, using FIA/CIK International standards. More information can be found at www.cartstars.com. Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global developer, manufacturer and marketer of tool and equipment solutions for professional tool users. Product lines include hand tools, power tools, automotive diagnostics and shop equipment, tool storage products, automotive diagnostics software and other solutions for the transportation service, industrial, government, education, agricultural, and other commercial applications, including construction and electrical. Products are sold through its franchise dealer van, company direct sales and distributor and Internet channels. Founded in 1920, Snap-on is a $2+ billion, S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin and employs approximately 14,000 worldwide. More information can be found at www.snap-on.com.