Azusa, Calif. — Wynn's®, a division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., hosted Don Garlits and his new Mopar® Wynn's Charger dragster at the 2008 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Expo, Moscone Center, San Francisco, February 11 and 12 in the Wynn's booth, #5435N.

The new Mopar Wynn's Charger marks the renewal of Wynn's sponsorship of Don Garlits. The relationship began in 1960. "Wynn's was the first company to sponsor me," said Big Daddy. "Before that, the only help I got was free parts."

Garlits' supercharged Mopar 392 HEMI® Crate Engine features a vintage 6-71 blower powering his historic Swamp Rat XII dragster. Mopar provided the 392 HEMI Crate Engine and, with Wynn's sponsorship, Garlits restored the chassis and hand-built the special parts to adapt an engine that had never, until now, seen a load of nitro. It will run on an 80% mix. In addition, Garlits conceived the rear-engine dragster and was the first man to make it work.

"We're thrilled to be supporting Don Garlits on this project," said Gerry Miles, general manager of Wynn's. "This revives a proud relationship with Big Daddy that dates back to the 1960s, and to be part of such a groundbreaking project is truly exciting."

A veteran of nearly 18 years in drag racing, Garlits has won 15 NHRA titles, 15 IHRA titles, 20 AHRA titles, 6 world championships from all three major sanctioning bodies, 3 Bakersfield "March Meet" victories, and over 35 wins at NHRA National Opens and Divisional WCS events, along with 3 triumphs at the Popular Hot Rod Championships.

About Wynn's
Wynn’s traces its history to 1939 when the original Wynn’s Friction Proofing Oil Treatment® formula was first developed and introduced to the automotive market. In the 65 years following the introduction of that single product, Wynn’s has grown to become a leading worldwide manufacturer and marketer of innovative, groundbreaking automotive specialty chemicals and service equipment, as well as Complete Automotive Maintenance Programs. For more information, log on to http://www.wynnsforyourcar.com/.

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