* Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The eighth generation of the luxury Mercedes S-Class sedan, featuring new
styling, technology and touted by some as the "king of the road," will be a
highlight of the NAIAS. LIMA, Ohio, The University of Northwestern Ohio
will unveil its new High Performance Motorsports Complex, located at 1744
Hartzler Road in Lima, Ohio, on January 20, 2006.


The online tire retailer said it manages 20 tire tests annually in real-
world and test-track conditions.

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University of Northwestern Ohio is Set to Unveil Its New High Performance Motorsports Education Complex

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euro 5 billion with a workforce of more than 22,500.
Andy Traicoff, director of Dunlop consumer tire marketing in North
America , said tests highlight Dunlop's standing among passionate drivers.
"Dunlop tires, proven in touring car championships and sports car racing
around the world, embody the lessons learned in racing.

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Continental provides the anti-lock brake system and wheel speed sensors for
the new Jeep Wrangler models. Continental provides the
Explorer Sport Trac with its anti -lock brake system.
Dunlop is a signature brand for The Goodyear Tire + Rubber Company
(NYSE: GT).


Modern sprint cars are simple and brutally powerful, there is no dead weight on the cars.

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In-the-know driving enthusiasts also are
recommending Sport Maxx to their friends, who also want maximum traction,
sporty handling as well as ride and noise comfort in their luxury sports car,"
Traicoff said.

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Many
new vehicles being introduced at the North American International Auto Show
(NAIAS) this year are equipped with Continental's life-saving technologies. Integrated distance sensors recognize the
changes in distance to the vehicle ahead much faster than the driver.
As a worldwide leading technology partner to the automotive industry, the
Automotive Systems division of Continental AG integrates extensive know-how in
the fields of driving safety, powertrain and comfort .
"Tire Rack's findings reflect the results we've seen in other objective
tire tests both here and in Europe.dunloptires.


With a power to weight ratio and a short 'tippy' frame, a sprint car spends most of it's time working for traction, broadsliding around corners, wheel standing on the straights , while the driver wrestles frantically with the steering wheel to keep the car pointed straight.

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According to University President, Dr.
If you would like to attend on January 20th or require additional
information, please contact David Hale at (419) 998-3240.
The SP Sport Maxx uses a race-inspired Multi Radius Tread construction,
which provides the maximum contact patch on the road surface, even when
cornering at high speed.com/tires/tests/du_sp_sport_maxx .

It is an open wheel, winged or nonwinged race car.

Suspension consists of a live axle in the rear and a dead axle in the front with torsion bars for springs.

No matter what type of track you watch them race on you will find sprint car racing the most exciting form of Auto Racing you can find.

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The new S-Class also features Continental's ESC and hoses. A ribbon-cutting ceremony
will begin at 12:00 p.


Racing tracks the sprint cars run on can be dirt, clay or asphalt.

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* Dodge Caliber
The Dodge Caliber marks the debut of Chrysler's new four-cylinder engine
and replaces the Neon in the Dodge lineup. The Caliber features Continental's
anti-lock brake system, electronic stability control (ESC), wheel speed
sensors, brake boosters, sensor cluster and ContiPremiumContact2 tires. The driver assistance system for the S-Class includes
Continental's adaptive cruise control (ACC) as one of the significant
advancements in the S-Class.
Dunlop is a global tire brand with an excellent reputation among
performance car enthusiasts.

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The Z4 M
Roadster will be equipped with ESC from Continental, along with wheel speed
sensors, brake boosters, hoses, belts and calipers . Jeffrey A.newscom.



There are no fenders on a sprint car.

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Jarvis, "The 70,000
square -foot Complex is the future of High Performance Motorsports education.
The construction of the High Performance Motorsports Complex is the result
of escalating enrollments and industry demands for highly-trained and
qualified graduates.

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* Ford Explorer Sport Trac
The 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac production model makes its debut,
following its 2005 unveiling as a concept vehicle.m.

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DETROIT, Proven safety innovations such as
anti-lock brakes, traction control systems and electronic stability control
(ESC) are rapidly becoming standard among manufacturers' new vehicles.

* BMW Z4 M Roadster
The return of the heralded M Roadster comes full circle with the debut of
the 2006 Z4 M Roadster, which goes on sale shortly after the NAIAS. For more on SP Sport Maxx , go
to http://www.tirerack.

'Wings' are airfoils, which create downforce to keep the car down on the track.

There is no starter motor and sprint cars must be pushed by a pickup truck at a fast speed to fire off the motor.

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Tire Rack drivers indicated the Dunlop ultra-performance summer tire out-
performed three leading tire brands on four identical 2003 BMW 330Ci sports
sedans.
Tire Rack conducted its tire comparison at its test track in South Bend,
Ind.com .

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The Continental Corporation is a leading supplier of brake systems,
chassis components, vehicle electronics, tires and technical elastomers.
Tire Rack statistics showed the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx easily won the
competition on wet pavement, particularly in cornering stability , steering
response, braking and handling predictability. Well known for its prestigious original -
equipment fitments and sports car racing heritage, Dunlop is also a key
supplier to sport compact enthusiasts featuring "tuner" tire sizes and race
series sponsorships.

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Continental supplies the traction
control and anti-lock brake systems for the Eclipse Spyder. In
2004, the corporation realized sales of euro 12.com/index2.jsp .

There is a huge one on top of the car and a smaller on over the front axle.

The chassis is a minimal tube frame with a short wheelbase.

The motor is connected to the quick change rear axle by a coupler called an 'in-out-box', you either are in gear to race or out of gear to coast.

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* Jeep Wrangler
The newly redesigned Jeep Wrangler also will be featured at the NAIAS.

If a part does not contribute to the car's performance it is left off.

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If a
rear-end collision threatens, the activated ACC can apply the brakes quicker
than the driver . In 2004, the division
achieved sales of approx. with tours afterwards.
Tire Rack's test results are
at http://www.

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6 billion ($15. Many University students work with race
teams from these sanctioning bodies each week giving them the opportunity to
apply what they learn in the classroom during the week.

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx Racks Up Another Win - With Tire Rack

AKRON, Ohio, Dunlop 's flagship SP Sport Maxx
racked up another win in maximum performance -- this time with Tire Rack , the
online performance source for tires.

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The G-Class is equipped with
Continental's active rollover protection, wheel speed sensors, brake boosters,
hoses, electronic air suspension, sensor cluster , heated seat module and 4x4
Contact tires. For additional information, visit our media website
http: //www.
We've incorporated the latest technology in chassis and engine dynamometers,
suspension and drive line set-ups and welding classes for exotic materials
into the Complex. Plus, just outside of the buildings, students will find a
500-foot launching pad for drag racing classes, an eighth -mile asphalt oval
for stock car testing, and an obstacle course/rock crawling hill for testing
off -road technology."
The University of Northwestern Ohio, accredited by The Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools,
established the first High Performance Motorsports education program, in the
United States, in 1992.

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Continental Safety Products Take Center Stage on Vehicles at NAIAS



* Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV
Mercedes will show off its new G-Class SUV, which is entering its 26th
year of production, at the auto show this year.

* Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
The 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder is debuting at the NAIAS as an exciting
continuation of the 2006 Eclipse model. Limaland Motorsports Park, a quarter-mile dirt track,
was purchased in 1998 to provide students the opportunity to work on race cars
and learn the intricacies of chassis tuning at this forty-acre classroom.
The University's reputation for excellence in education has earned it the
recognition as Official High Performance Technical Training University of
ARCA, USAC, and DIRT Motorsports.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041203/CLFFNS1 )
Tire Rack, outlining test results this week, said, "The Sport Maxx
achieved the highest lateral g's, which aided driver confidence, and easily
set the fastest average overall lap time in this test .

The first wings showed up on sprint cars in the 1960's.

Two huge floppy rear tires of different sizes create the 'stagger' to hold the car to the track and make turning the left hand corners easier for the driver.

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Among some of the important model introductions at this year's NAIAS that
showcase Continental equipment are the all-new Dodge Caliber, the BMW Z4 M
Roadster, Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV, Mercedes S-Class, the Jeep Wrangler,
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, and Ford Explorer Sport Trac . It performed well in dry
testing as well.

A Sprint Car is a rolling, noisy, powerful, fragile, ill tempered beast that is a handful to drive.

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At present, it has a worldwide workforce of more than 81,000.
Continental Automotive Systems' North American operation is headquartered in
Auburn Hills , Mich.


A uniquely American form of Motorsport's that started in the early 20th century at fairground 's horse tracks it is now moved to Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

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