ALLSTATE PETERBILT GROUP SIGNS ON WITH RISING STAR DRIVER DEVELOPMENT™ FOR 2006 SEASON

Chicago, IL – June 23, 2006

Allstate Peterbilt Group signed on as an associate sponsor with Rising Star Driver Development™ (RSDD) according to Jeff Vanthournout, spokesperson for their owner W.D. Larson Companies LTD., Inc. W.D. Larson is one of the largest Peterbilt dealerships in North America. RSDD is a motorsports driver development program that offers a one-stop, comprehensive training and marketing resource that is unmatched in the industry.

Kurt Smith, a founder of RSDD, said he is grateful to Allstate Peterbilt for supporting their drivers as a new sponsor. "The motorsports industry counts on sponsors like Allstate Peterbilt Group and we are happy to have this great company on our team. As part of the sponsorship of Rising Star, their logos will be placed on our drivers uniforms as well as the black No. 12 Ford Fusion driven by rookie contender Michael Annett,” Smith said.

“We are excited about partnering with Rising Star and reaching our customer base through this unique marketing opportunity. Motorsports is America’s fastest growing spectator sport and we are glad to join in,” said Jeff Vanthournout, spokesperson for W.D. Larson Companies.

About Allstate Peterbilt Group
W.D. Larson Companies LTD., Inc., owner of Allstate Peterbilt Group, was established in 1971 and has grown into the second largest Peterbilt dealership group in North America. With dealership locations in Montana, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Kentucky and Ohio, we are committed to providing the very best in sales, leasing, financing, service and parts support to our customers. We provide a wide range of medium and heavy-duty trucks, trailers and accessories to a diverse customer base.

About Rising Star Driver Development™
Rising Star Drive Development™ was formed to create the most highly trained, marketable and successful race car drivers in the USA and around the world. Their innovative program offers amateur and professional drivers the sort of one-stop comprehensive training and marketing resource that is sure to increase their likelihood of winning on the track. The drivers are hand selected and provided dedicated resources to elevate their status among sponsors, fans and teams - ultimately enabling their transition to professional racing. The founders have over 40 years of experience in motorsports and sports marketing.

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