Salem, IN (April 5, 2004) – Sunoco Super Series officials have announced that Hawk Performance has agreed to continue its sponsorship of the Sunoco Super Series for the upcoming 2004 race season. Hawk Performance will award a $100 Product Certificate to the winner of each Sunoco Super Series event during the 2004 season. The Medina, Ohio company will also award a $100 Product Certificate to the 10^th place finisher in the final 2004 Sunoco Super Series points. In addition, Hawk Performance will award the 2004 Sunoco Super Series Rookie Of the Year with a $100 Product Certificate.

Hawk Performance has utilized world-class technology to develop and manufacture superior disc brake products for the Automotive/Racing industry. Hawk Performance products include Ferro-Carbon^TM, Semi-Metallic, Organic, Metallic and Semi-Ceramic disc brake pads. Hawk Performance disc brake pads have the stopping power and brake modulation to reduce lap times and put you in the winners’ circle. Hawk Performance manufactures race pads to fit all the major racing brake caliper brands and for most OE caliper applications. With victories in virtually every form of racing, Hawk Performance is the choice of champions.

Hawk Performance is a member of Hawk Corporation’s group of Performance Companies. This group also includes Sunoco Super Series sponsor Quarter Master, and Tex Racing Driveline Components.

Additional information can be found at www.hawkperformance.com.