Salem, IN (February 23, 2006) – Officials of the CRA Super Series have announced that Silkolene Lubricants will return as the Official Racing Lubricants of the CRA Super Series for the upcoming 2006 race season. Silkolene Lubricants will have a marketing presence at every series event and will be awarded to the top three finishers at every CRA Super Series event on the 2006 schedule.

A part of the German Fuchs Group, a major international force in lubrication technology, Silkolene has a well-earned reputation for expertise in the development of specialized oils for Motorsports and other extreme duty applications. Silkolene has one of the world’s largest product lines of synthetic Motorsports lubricants, developed on the racetrack to insure the ultimate in protection and performance. Silkolene offers a range of Silkolene full synthetic automotive racing engine and gear oil, as well as Silkolene coolant additive, octane booster, and racing grease. Whether you are a serious Motorsports team or a fast road enthusiast, Silkolene can provide high quality Silkolene products for your needs, however demanding they may be.

Essex Parts Service, located in Camerton, North Carolina, is the U.S. Distributor for Silkolene Lubricant products.

"Silkolene Synthetic oils are documented as increasing horsepower while also increasing engine protection," remarked Ken Gordon, President of Essex Part Services Inc. "They are the highest quality lubricants available today and continuing our support of a great professional racing series like the CRA Super Series is a natural for us. We are very pleased to once again be a part of the CRA Super Series and look forward to working with all the series teams again this racing season."

"We are very excited to continue are sponsorship with the CRA Super Series," remarked Brian Hoppe, Product Manager for Essex Parts Services Inc. "We look forward to another successful season and to working with all the CRA Super Series teams on building brand awareness of the Silkolene Lubricant products."

Essex Parts Services is currently seeking engine builders and racing parts suppliers who want to provide their customers with a high quality lubricant line that will provide them with superior power and protection. Essex Parts Services can be contacted at 704-824-6030, or visit their web site at www.essexparts.com.

Silkolene Lubricant products are available directly from Essex Parts Service or through the Silkolene Lubricants U.S.web site at www.silkoleneshop.com.