VP RACING NAMED OFFICIAL FUEL OF BEST IN THE DESERT

SAN ANTONIO, TX (April 7, 2006) VP Racing Fuels, Inc. today announced it has been

named "Official Racing Fuel" of the Best in the Desert Racing Association, one of

the leading off-road racing organizations in the U.S. The 3-year agreement calls

for VP to provide on-site fuel service at series events that include all classes.

“We're excited about our sponsorship with Best in the Desert,” said Bruce Hendel,

VP’s Global Sales Manager. “Its Silver State Series has met with great success

and should experience continued growth and an even higher profile in the years to

come.”

“VP’s fuels have been long-time favorites among Best in the Desert competitors,”

Hendel continued, “and this sponsorship represents a great opportunity to continue

marketing our fuels to its members. We’re confident the teams will enjoy the

increased horsepower and extra torque offered by VP110, C12, Moto 113 and VP’s

other great fuels.”

“We’re very pleased to have VP Racing as a sponsor of Best in the Desert,” said

Casey Folks, Director of the Best in the Desert Racing Association. “VP has an

incredibly strong heritage in off-road racing and we’re fortunate to be able to

work with a company of their caliber. Many of our champions have used VP’s fuels

to their advantage and we’re glad to have them on board.”

“Casey's events are well organized and professionally run,” Hendel added. “I have

personally raced Best in The Desert events and have come away with some great

stories, adventures and memories that will last a lifetime."

Best in the Desert competitors can obtain information about VP’s wide selection of

fuels for off-road applications by contacting any of VP’s regional warehouses

across the U.S., or by visiting its website at vpracingfuels.com.

VP Racing has manufactured the best fuels for motorsports since 1975. With more

than 60 unique blends, VP has fueled champions in virtually every racing category

and class -- from circle track, drag racing and road racing to 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 has been

the fuel of choice for NHRA Pro Stock Champions for 30 consecutive years, a record

unmatched by any major sponsor in the industry.

In addition to being the Official Racing Fuel of Best in the Desert, VP is a

contingency sponsor of SCORE International Off-Road Racing and SNORE (Southern

Nevada Off-Road Enthusiasts), as well as the Official Racing Fuel of Baja Pro

Truck Off-Road Race Series.

In addition to fuels, VP’s product line includes synthetic oils, 2-cycle

lubricants, performance chemicals 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.