Salem, IN (March 25, 2003) - CRA Sunoco Super Series officials have announced that Hawk Performance has agreed to become a sponsor of the series for the upcoming 2003 race season. Hawk Performance will award a $100 Product Certificate to the winner of each Sunoco Super Series event during the 2003 season. The Medina, Ohio company will also award a $100 Product Certificate to the 10th place finisher in the final 2003 Sunoco Super Series points. In addition, Hawk Performance will award the 2003 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-CarbonTM, CarboticTM, Carbon-Carbon and full metallic disc brakes and clutches. 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 division of the Hawk Performance Group, which also includes Sunoco Super Series sponsor Quarter Master, and Tex Racing Driveline Components.

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