Every week at tracks around the world, crew chiefs and their teams depend on tool storage wagons to transport, organize and store their most prized possessions-the tools and equipment used to service high-performance racecars. Speedway Children's Charities, depends on companies like Snap-on Tools to help raise money for our most prized commodity: children in need of medical, educational and social services.

Snap-on Tools and Speedway Children Charities have a lot of similarities. Snap-on's product lines include hand and power tools, diagnostic and shop equipment, tool storage products, diagnostics software and other transportation solutions. Speedway Children's Charities "product line" includes hundreds of non-profits charities providing a wide range of services to children in need.

"Our grants have helped feed and clothe children, enable those with special needs to attend camps, provided special equipment and services for the physically and developmentally delayed, medical and counseling for those of abuse, and mentoring programs for children in high risk areas to name just a few. Our product line is extensive because unfortunately, so are the needs of children we help through hundreds of non-profit organizations that provide these services" stated Gen. Tom Sadler (USAF) ret., Executive Director of the Charities.

On Saturday, May 29th at Lowe's Motor Speedway, following the All Pro 300 Busch race, Speedway Children's Charities will highlight an $11,000 Snap-on Tool Wagon at their annual Live NASCAR Memorabilia Auction. The tool wagon is scheduled to be signed by a variety of Snap-on Tools drivers the weekend prior to the auction [Kevin Harvick, Johnny Sauter and Robby Gordon of Richard Childress Racing and Rusty Wallace, Ryan Newman and Brendan Gaughan of Penske Racing South are among the signatures that will adorn the Tool wagon.] "I know race fans will jump at the chance to bid on this unique signed item donated by Snap-on," stated Sadler.

Michael Montemurro, Snap-on senior vice president and president -- worldwide Snap-on dealer group stressed the pride Snap-on has in working with an organization such as Speedway Children's Charities. "On behalf of the employees and dealers of Snap-on Tools, I want to say how very delighted we are to be able to assist Speedway Children's Charities," Montemurro said. "Everyone at Snap-on Tools hopes the autographed tool wagon can add a measure of support for the fine work being done to help children across America. I also want to thank the many drivers whose names appear on this great looking tool wagon."

Speedway Children's Charities Live Memorabilia Auction will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2004, immediately following the All Pro 300 in Turn 1 Hospitality Village rain or shine. In addition to the tool wagon, sheet metal, helmets, Sam Bass prints, crew uniforms and a wide variety of items are available all benefiting Speedway Children's Charities. For additional information about the tool wagon and Speedway Children's Charities, please visit us on our web site at www.speedwaycharities.org.

Last year Speedway Children's Charities awarded 350 separate grants to non-profits supplying services to more than 200,000 children in need.