February 24, 2005

Ferrara Renews its Contract with Talladega SuperSpeedway

HOLDEN, LA - Chris Ferrara, President and CEO of Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. in Holden, LA announced the renewal of the Ferrara contract as the Official Fire Truck of Talladega Superspeedway. "We're very excited to continue our relationship with the Talladega Superspeedway. When you are at Talladega, you see racing at its most exciting" said Chris Ferrara. "The renewal of the contract with Ferrara ensures that Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. will be the official fire truck of Talladega Superspeedway until 2010."

The Talladega Facility covers approximately 2000 acres and hosts as many as 200,000 fans for events between seating and the 212 acre infield. The Superspeedway is a 2.66 mile tri-oval that banks 33 degrees in the turns and 18 degrees in the tri-oval. Talladega Superspeedway is said to be the biggest, fastest, most competitive motorsports facility in the world, offering some of the most exciting racing. Records for both speed and competition have been established at Talladega.

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. will provide as many as five fire fighting vehicles for each major event at Talladega in order to protect the safety of drivers as well as fans. Major events include the Aaron's 499 on Sunday May 1, 2005 and the UAW Ford 500 on Sunday October 2, 2005 as well as many other events throughout the year.

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of fire and rescue apparatus. Located in Holden, LA and founded by Chris Ferrara in 1982, Ferrara builds a complete line of fire apparatus including Aerial Ladders and Platforms, Custom and Commercial Pumpers and Rescues, Haz-Mat and Quick Attack vehicles as well as Ferrara's own custom fire chassis, the Inferno and the Igniter, with options such as IFS independent front suspension and heavy duty 4- wheel drive.