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Friday, June 25, 2004

Dick Brannan at the Third Annual York US 30 Musclecar Madness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-York, PA The year 2004 marks the
Fortieth Anniversary of the Ford Thunderbolt and the celebration reaches the
Third Annual York US 30 Musclecar Madness show that will be presented
on July 9th and 10th at the York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds.

Dick Brannan former factory racer for Ford Motor Company will join the group
of Thunderbolts and Ford products from 422 Motorsports and the factory
performance display to highlight the festivities surrounding this momentus
occasion.

Bill Stiles of York, PA will display his factory hemi Barracuda, "Mousie"
Marcellus of the famed Marcellus and Borsch "Winged Express" fuel altered,
Lou Downing and his "Pete' Patriot" AMX, and Ronnie Sox will be reunited
with his final factory MoPar Pro Stock Duster which will be some of the many
World Famous cars and personalities that will be available for a weekend
that will relive the '60's and '70's.

Over 145 entries have been accepted to the show that has become an annual
reunion for the Legends of Drag Racing in addition, the being an annual reunion
for the staff at the former York US 30 Dragway that was one of the countries' finest
drag racing facilities in it's time.

The event is a benefit for the York County SPCA. A special live auction will be
presented on Saturday evening at 7 p.m. which will feature memorabilia items and special racing items with the proceeds benefiting the local SPCA. All proceeds from
the People's Choice voting and special 50-50 drawings will be presented to the
York County SPCA. "Last year's event raised $3600 for our charity of choice.
We want to continue as the largest car event contributor to this
worthwhile cause" said Darwin Doll co-promoter of the event.
"We have set $5,000 as our goal."

The show features a Cruisin' Into Summer cruise in both days
Friday and Saturday, along with a Concours & Fun event which
will be presented by the York County Corvette Club. A special
cruise in to the Gettysburg Bike Week will be held on Friday
evening.

Show hours are Friday, July 9th 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday,
July 10th from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.

FOR INFORMATION:
Darwin Doll (717) 755-5849, www.yorkus30.com or email mcmyork02@suscom.net