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scottn2retro
08-25-2005, 12:14 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ooltewah, TN
Amy Jo Young

ROAD ATLANTA ANNOUNCED AS SPONSOR OF THE CHILI PEPPER RACING 2005 POST
PETIT LE MANS CHARITY MOTORCYCLE RIDE.

April 7, 2005. Jim Osborn, President of Chili Pepper Racing LLC,
announced today that Road Atlanta has joined Trenton Forging as sponsors
of the 2005 Post Petit Le Mans Motorcycle Charity Ride to benefit The
Lighthouse Family Retreat. The Annual Motorcycle Ride begins with a lap
around the famous Road Atlanta Race Track then heads up into the twisty
mountain roads of Northern Georgia with a scenic lunch stop and ends back
at Road Atlanta for a presentation ceremony with the Children and families
of The Lighthouse Family Retreat. Professional racecar drivers from SPEED
World Challenge, the American Le Mans, Trans Am, and the Grand American
series will be present on this years ride.

"Since Road Atlanta is proud of its reputation as a family-friendly
facility, the Lighthouse Retreat is a natural and perfect choice as our
official charity, says Brian Skuza, GM of Road Atlanta. "The wonderful
services that Lighthouse Retreat provides families facing difficult and
stressful situations regarding their children's health are greatly
appreciated by the families, and we are delighted to support them. We
hope our association with the Lighthouse Retreat will bring increased
attention and support for their efforts."

The Weekend festivities begin with 3 day weekend passes, hospitality at
the Chili Pepper Racing/Trenton Forging paddock, and pace car rides for
the children of the Light House Family Retreat. The Petit Le Mans weekend
is scheduled for September 28-October1, 2005. The 2005 Post Petit Le Mans
Charity Motorcycle Ride is Sunday October 2, 2005.

Tickets to join the children of The Lighthouse Family Retreat and Chili
Pepper Racing for Race Weekend or the 2005 Post Petit Le Mans Motorcycle
Charity Ride are available on-line at www.roadatlanta.com/promo/lasso or
contact Laurie Osborn at Laurel@chilipepperracing.org

The Lighthouse Family Retreat is a seaside family retreat established in
December 1999 to serve families caring for children with cancer. Melinda
Mayton's, founder of Lighthouse Family Retreat, purpose is to provide a
place of hope and renewal to families facing fear and challenges most of
us will never experience. The retreat is a way to allow the children and
family to escape for a week of fun and rejuvenation. The program is
designed to reconnect families, strengthen parents, bring laughter to
children, and find hope in God. The vision of Lighthouse Family Retreat
is to host 12 to 18 retreat sessions annually, serving 12 families per
retreat session.

T.C. Thompson Children's Hospital is part of the Erlanger Health system
and is a level-one trauma center. Located in the Tennessee Valley of
Chattanooga, TN. T.C. Thompson does not only serve the Tennessee area but
also those living in North Alabama, East Tennessee, North Georgia and
Western North Carolina. The hospital serves as a teaching facility for the
University of Tennessee School of Medicine.

Trenton Forging Company from Trenton Michigan is a leading producer of
custom impression die forgings to a wide variety of industries. They have
a strong reputation as a supplier of choice to many Tier 1 and Tier 2
automotive/light truck suppliers. Trenton produces multiple cavity die
forgings to meet customers exacting specifications and offers a wide
range of high quality custom forging products with exceptional customer
service. For more information about Trenton
Forging, visit www.trentonforging.com

To find out more information on Chili Pepper Racing or "racing for the
health of it" partners visit their websites at:
www.lighthousefamilyretreat.org
www.erlanger.org
www.chilipepperracing.org
www.goautosport.com