From a press release issued by VP Racing Fuels:

CL Bryant Joins VP Racing Fuels Team

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (December 11, 2003) VP Racing Fuels announced today the signing of C.L. Bryant, Inc. as its newest bulk master distributor. Chuck Bryant, President of C.L. Bryant, reached an agreement with VP to service the West Coast with VP’s bulk 110 and C12, along with VP’s complete line of specialty fuels, lubricants, additives and accessories.

By joining forces with C.L. Bryant, VP becomes the number one racing fuel on the West Coast, according to Bruce Hendel, Global Sales Manager for VP Racing Fuels. “C.L. Bryant has always been a quality operation and formidable competitor,” Hendel continued. “We expect they’ll make an immediate contribution to sales and we’re thrilled to have them on our team. One of the first things our customers are likely to notice as a result of this partnership is that VP’s fuels will be available effective January 2004 at Laguna Seca Raceway, Irwindale Speedway, Buttonwillow, Thunder Hill and Mesa Marin, among other West Coast tracks.”

The new union “represents a perfect match between C.L. Bryant’s strength in distribution in the 110 leaded and 100 unleaded markets and VP’s strength in specialty racing fuels,” asserted Fred Morrison, VP’s President and CEO. “VP will provide a wider variety of products for C.L. Bryant to sell, while C.L. Bryant brings wider distribution of VP 110 and Performance Unleaded racing fuels, as well as VP’s other products, to race tracks and other distribution channels. Because of increased efficiencies in bulk shipment of fuels, our customers should also benefit in the long run.”

C.L. Bryant had been 76’s largest distributor of racing fuel. “In the wake of 76’s announced departure from NASCAR and the racing fuels market, we reviewed all our options,” advised Chuck Bryant. “We determined VP was by far the best choice based on its reputation and position in the motorsports industry, as well as its top quality products. Another important factor is VP’s focus, in that they specialize in racing. They don’t get distracted with running gas stations and convenience stores. Racing is what VP does full time. And we like the fact that VP gives my company the ability not only to continue supplying race fuel, but also to open VP’s catalog of utility jugs, motorcycle fuels, specialty oils and performance chemicals to the hundreds of accounts we service in our territory.”

Tracks, oil jobbers, dealers and racers interested in finding out more can contact Mitch Hart at 209-537-7600.

VP Racing has been making the best fuels for motorsports since 1975, currently producing more than 50 unique blends. With these blends, VP has fueled champions in virtually every racing category and class — from drag racing, circle track and road racing to motocross, off-road, off-shore and even airplane racing. In race venues not controlled by a fuel rule, VP consistently fuels more winners than any other American fuel company. VP’s fuels have earned a reputation for superior power and consistency – as illustrated by the NHRA Pro Stock Champions who have made VP their fuel of choice for 28 consecutive years, a record unmatched by any major sponsor in the industry.

VP Racing is the Official Racing Fuel of NHRA Championship Drag Racing, as well as exclusive fuel supplier and/or sponsor of AMA (American Motorcycle Association) Supercross; ASA (American Speed Association); Barber Dodge Pro Series; IJSBA (International Jet Sports Boating Association); NMCA (National Muscle Car Association); SKUSA (Superkarts! USA); Star Mazda; Stars of Tomorrow; Rmax Challenge; and Toyota Atlantic, among others.

In addition to fuels, VP’s product line includes synthetic oils, performance chemicals, 2-cycle lubricants and traction compounds – each designed to produce the most power and best performance in their respective racing applications. More information can be obtained from VP’s website – vpracingfuels.com.

CL Bryant is one of the largest marketers of racing gasoline in the world. It is also one of the largest commercial lubricants and bulk fuels marketers in California. More information is available at www.clbryant.com