SPEED EVENTZ appointed CART Stars of Tomorrow Northwest region directors; title sponsors announced MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA - CART Stars Of Tomorrow Operations Director Paul Zalud announced today that Speed Eventz, LLC will be the regional directors for the CART Stars of Tomorrow Northwest region. As a part of the new joint regional operations with the World Karting Association, the Northwest region for Stars is the first to reflect this new structure for 2003. "We are very excited to take up exactly where we left off at the end of last year with our SKUSA regional series," said Stan Etienne, the Director Of Marketing for Speed Eventz. "The opportunity for us to align ourselves now with the CART Stars of Tomorrow Northwest region will only put additional impetus to what is already one of the fastest growing karting areas in all of North America". "In addition to the Stars national classes which we will fully support, the Stars Northwest region will provide continuity for all those who have raced with us in the past," said Speed Eventz Operations Director Mike Boutwell. "This will include all Moto classes, 35 and over, Heavy and Rotax. We will be sending out specific information about all classes and rules in the very near future." Poulsbo RV was named as the title sponsor for all 2003 Speed Eventz karting races. Poulsbo RV is one of the largest sellers of motorcoach and motorhome products on the West Coast and has many locations throughout the Northwest. "We are looking forward to offering a discount incentive program for all our customers on many of Poulsbo RV's product lines," said Etienne. "Most all karters need or use a motorhome and this is a win-win relationship for all of us." The 2003 schedule for the Poulsbo RV CART Stars of Tomorrow Northwest region: Winter Mini Series Race 1 - January 4th - Kent, WA Race 2 - January 18th - Kent, WA Race 3 - February 8th - Kent, WA Race 4 - February 22nd - Kent, WA Main Summer Series Race 1 - March 29-30 Tri-Cities, WA Race 2 - April 12-13 - Venue TBA Race 3 - May 10-11 - McMinnville, OR Race 4 - June 14-15 - Chilliwack, BC Race 5 - July 19-20 - Tri-Cities, WA Race 6 - August 23-24 - Kent, WA The CART 'Stars of Tomorrow' karting series is the official first level in CART'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 CART 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.