Federal-Mogul's Champion(R) Spark Plugs Help Power Kevin Harvick to Daytona 500 Win.SOUTHFIELD, Mich. -- In a wild and spectacular finish, Kevin Harvick's #29 Chevrolet Monte Carlo The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American mid-size car. Originally introduced by Chevrolet for the 1970 model year (as competition with the Ford Thunderbird), it has gone through six generations as of 2007. - powered with help from Federal-Mogul's Champion spark plugs - charged from 29thposition with just 22 laps to go and passed race leader Mark Martin in the final seconds to win the Daytona 500 at Daytona (Florida) International Speedway. Jeff Burton Jeffery Brian Burton (born June 29, 1967 in South Boston, Virginia) also sometimes referred to as "JB" is a NASCAR Nextel Cup Series driver. He drives the #31 AT&T Mobility Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing. , Harvick's teammate at Richard Childress Racing RCR Enterprises, LLC, doing business as Richard Childress Racing, is a NASCAR team fielding Chevrolets for Kevin Harvick, Clint Bowyer, Jeff Burton, and Scott Wimmer in the NEXTEL Cup Series as well as the #2 BB&T Chevy for Clint Bowyer, the #21 AutoZone Chevy for Harvick , finished third in the #31 Chevy Monte Carlo Monte Carlo (môNtā` kärlō`), town (1982 pop. 13,150), principality of Monaco, on the Mediterranean Sea and the French Riviera. , also powered by Champion plugs. "Kevin Harvick For the racing team owned by Kevin Harvick and his wife Delana, see . Kevin Michael Harvick (born December 8, 1975 in Bakersfield, California) is an American race car driver and car owner, competing in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and Busch Series for Richard Childress Racing, driving and the Richard Childress Racing team posted a dominant weekend on NASCAR's most prestigious track, and Federal-Mogul's Champion spark plug team is pleased to have helped get it done," said Tim Nelson, director of motorsports, Federal-Mogul. "The performance-driven engineering approach for every Champion spark plug application means exceptional power and durability for all vehicles on the track and on the road for virtually all passenger vehicles worldwide." The "Performance Driven" Champion spark plug, manufactured and marketed by Federal-Mogul, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2007. For a century Federal-Mogul's Champion brand has been a global leader in spark plug technology for every type of combustion engine. In addition to millions of vehicles worldwide, Champion plugs have powered five of the past six NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. Cup champions and nearly 400 Formula One victories, demonstrating that Champion spark plugs are performance proven in the most demanding operating environments. The "working end" of each Champion spark plug features a variety of exclusive technologies that help deliver superior performance in all operating conditions. New Champion Iridium iridium (ĭrĭd`ēəm), metallic chemical element; symbol Ir; at. no. 77; at. wt. 192.22; m.p. about 2,410°C;; b.p. about 4,130°C;; sp. gr. 22.55 at 20°C;; valence +3 or +4. spark plugs feature a laser-locked iridium center electrode and platinum V-trimmed ground electrode to ensure the longest life and greatest resistance to corrosion. Champion Iridium plugs also use the brand's proprietary Heat-Active[TM] alloy, which more quickly reaches and then maintains the appropriate operating temperature under varying engine loads. Champion Double Platinum Power spark plugs utilize platinum on both the center and ground electrodes for longer life and minimal wear. These plugs also incorporate fine-wire and V-trimmed electrode designs to create a much sharper, more focused spark and also feature the Champion's Heat-Active alloy for optimal thermal management. For more information regarding Federal-Mogul's Champion spark plugs, please contact your automotive parts provider or write to: Champion Spark Plugs, Federal-Mogul Corporation, 26555 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, Michigan 48033 or visit the "Aftermarket Solutions" section at www.federalmogul.com. About Federal-Mogul Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :FDMLQ) is a leading global supplier, serving the world's foremost original equipment manufacturers of automotive, light commercial, heavy-duty, agricultural, marine, rail, off-road and industrial vehicles, as well as the worldwide aftermarket. The Company's leading technology and innovation, lean manufacturing expertise, as well as marketing and distribution deliver world-class products, brands and services with quality excellence at a competitive cost. Federal-Mogul is focused on its global profitable growth strategy, creating value and satisfaction for its customers, employees and stakeholders. Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899. The Company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs 45,000 people in 35 countries. 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