SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS INTRODUCES “THE PLATINUM SERIES" - A NEW LINE OF RACING SAFETY BELTS

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas (May 27, 2002) – Simpson Performance Products, the leading safety manufacturer in the motorsports safety industry has introduced The Platinum Series, a new line of racing safety belts.

"Restraints are the single most important element in driver safety. The Platinum Series belts have been developed and tested to exceed tomorrow’s standard for safety," stated Doug Doolen, Vice President of Sales at Simpson.

On the track, drivers give The Platinum Series belts high marks. Rusty Wallace, driver of the #2 Miller Lite/Penske car stated, "I have never hit the wall as hard in my career as I did at the NASCAR Winston Select Race on May 18th. I was amazed to find that I wasn't bruised on my shoulders or hips. These new Simpson belts are awesome."

The Platinum Series belts, identified by their signature platinum color, are available in the F/X Latch, the Standard Latch & Link, and the new 6-point CamLock System.

Since 1959, Simpson Performance Products has been the leading safety manufacturer in the motorsports industry. Simpson believes in putting safety first and is dedicated to elevating the standards of racing safety through continuous development, refinement, and testing. The one thing that remains constant is Simpson's commitment to racer safety.