Salem, IN (March 15, 2006) – Appleton Rack & Pinions will be the sponsor of the CRA Super Series Fast Qualifier Award for the upcoming 2006 season. Starting with the Saturday’s All American 150 season opener, the Fast Qualifier of each event will receive a $100 bonus from Appleton Rack & Pinions, except for the Winchester 400 and All American 400 Weekend Fast Qualifiers, the bonus will be $200 for both those events.

Appleton Rack & Pinions is the originator of the "Power" Rack and Pinion with the built in servo. Family owned and operated in Minooka, Illinois since 1978, Appleton is known through out the racing community for its unparalleled personal service and high quality. Don't take a chance with an imitator let the "Originator" get you to the finish line.

Appleton Rack & Pinion products helped Eddie Hoffman win the 2005 CRA Super Series Owners Championship for TK Racing and was the winner of three CRA Super Series events during the 2006 season including the Elmer Musgrave Memorial 100 at Illiana Motor Speedway, the Anderson 400 at Anderson Speedway and was the winner of the 40^th Annual National Short Track Championships at Rockford Speedway.

Contact Appleton Rack & Pinion at 815-467-1175.