15th February 2006 - Raybestos and Alcon Join Efforts for a NASCAR Braking System

In the 2006 NASCAR racing season, a brand new range of world-class, high-performance braking system will be unveiled, as two leaders of racing technology collaborate to create one dominant braking system.

Raybestos® brand brakes and Alcon are collaborating to supply a complete engineered system solution to NASCAR teams for the 2006 NEXTEL Cup Series season. Raybestos’ association with NASCAR is extensive, with involvement in motorsports since 1957.

“After nearly 50 years, Raybestos has kept in step with the technological innovation required as NASCAR evolves and pushes the limits of speed and maneuverability,” said Ron Sledge, director of motorsports sales and race team relations for Affinia Group. “We are thrilled to work collaboratively with Alcon on a braking system that incorporates the latest advancements and improvements for the high-performance market.”

Teaming up with Alcon, an expert in the design and manufacture of high specification braking solutions for motorsports and high-performance vehicles, Raybestos will launch a complete braking system to the racing market. The comprehensive system will include racing calipers, rotors and hats, brake pads and hardware.

“Testing of the system began in 2005 and has proven very successful. The system is creating quite a stir among NASCAR teams,” said Terry Heffelfinger, director of product development for Affinia’s Under Vehicle Group. “We will supply the Robert Yates Racing team with our new system in 2006, and we anticipate a great demand when race teams see the definite advantage of our braking system on the track.”

Raybestos® brand brakes are produced by Affinia Under Vehicle Group, McHenry, Ill., the leading manufacturer of braking systems and components for the automotive industry. For more information on Raybestos® brand brakes, call (815) 363-9000 or visit www.raybestos.com.

Affinia Group Inc. is a global supplier of top quality automotive components for under hood and under vehicle applications. In North America the Affinia family of brands includes WIX Filters, Raybestos® brand brakes and Aimco brake products, and McQuay-Norris and Spicer chassis parts. South American and European brands include Nakata, Urba and Quinton Hazell. Affinia has operations in 17 countries and approximately 12,000 people dedicated to keeping the world’s wheels turning. For more information, visit http://www.affiniagroup.com.

Source: Affinia Group Press Release