CARQUEST Spot to Debut During LMS Busch Race

RALEIGH, N.C. (May 22, 2003) – A new CARQUEST television commercial will debut on Saturday, May 24 during coverage of the CARQUEST Auto Parts 300 NASCAR Busch Series event on FX. The race is scheduled to air live from Lowe’s Motor Speedway beginning at 12:30 p.m. EDT. The new commercial features a CARQUEST associate delivering parts to Hendrick Motorsports in Charlotte. The associate describes how delivering parts to the Hendrick shop is one of the best parts of his job. CARQUEST Auto Parts is the official auto parts supplier of Hendrick Motorsports and a major associate sponsor of the GMAC Financial Services / CARQUEST Auto Parts Chevrolet in the NASCAR Busch Series with driver Brian Vickers. CARQUEST began in 1974 with 100 auto parts stores. Today, there are nearly 4,000 CARQUEST Auto Parts Stores serving North America. CARQUEST is committed to providing auto parts and services of the highest quality and greatest value to its customers. For the location of the CARQUEST Auto Parts Store nearest you, call 1-800-492-PART or visit www.CARQUEST.com.