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HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS RE-LAUNCHES WEB SITE INNOVATIVE FEATURES, DESIGN GIVES PORTAL A FACELIFT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Feb. 9, 2004) - Hendrick Motorsports today unveiled
its new-look Internet presence, www.HendrickMotorsports.com, with a fresh design and unique features found nowhere else on the Web.

The latest version of the site, which received more than 1 million
visits in 2003, marks the second re-design since
HendrickMotorsports.com was initially launched in 1998.

Highlights include:

- Regularly updated news and notes.
- Statistics dating back to the team's inception in 1984.
- Virtual dyno and "Build-the-Cars" section.
- Image galleries, wallpaper and downloadable videos.
- 360-degree tours of Hendrick races cars, engines and facilities.
- Fan contests and polls.
- Tracks section, with statistics and other venue-specific information.
- A "20 Years of Racing" area, highlighting the team's 20th
anniversary.
- Tech segment, featuring the chassis department, engine department and
pit department.
- Driver appearance and show car information.
- Hendrick Motorsports news from around the Web.
- Online store with a full line of merchandise.

The organization's new home on the Net also offers fans the opportunity to join the Hendrick "Champions Club," which allows members to access additional features, including insider newsletters, special team store offers and more than 50 additional virtual tours, at no charge.

Hendrick Motorsports partnered with InterCerve Inc. on the project,
which took more than six months and 1,000 man-hours to complete.
InterCerve, a managed hosting provider specializing in Internet security, E-commerce solutions, Web development and e-mail marketing, is based in Huntersville, N.C. Visit them online at www.InterCerve.com.


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CARQUEST TO BACK BUSCH IN LIMITED CUP SCHEDULE
TEENAGER WILL ATTEMPT SIX RACES, ALL-STAR CHALLENGE IN 2004


CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Dec. 17, 2003) - Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick
Hendrick today announced that 18-year-old Kyle Busch will attempt to qualify for six NASCAR Nextel Cup Series races in 2004 with support from primary sponsor CARQUEST Auto Parts, the official auto parts supplier of Hendrick Motorsports since 2002.

"The folks at CARQUEST have been wonderful partners and we are excited about their expanded role with us in 2004," Hendrick said. "This is going to be a great chance for Kyle to gain some valuable experience by racing with and learning from the best drivers in NASCAR. I think it's really going to benefit his development."

In conjunction with its support of Busch in the No. 84 Chevrolets
(formerly the No. 60), CARQUEST will become a major associate sponsor of the No. 25 Nextel Cup team of driver Brian Vickers. CARQUEST backed Vickers and the championship-winning No. 5 NASCAR Busch Series team as a major associate in 2003.

"All of us at CARQUEST Auto Parts are proud to continue our association with Hendrick Motorsports as their official auto parts supplier," said Art Lottes III, president of CARQUEST. "Hendrick Motorsports is a world-class organization and we look forward in 2004 to continued success with Brian Vickers and our new relationship with Kyle Busch."

Busch will aim to qualify for his first-ever Nextel Cup event at his
hometown track of Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March, followed by efforts at Texas Motor Speedway in April and Lowe's Motor Speedway over Memorial Day weekend in May.

During the second half of the season, the No. 84 CARQUEST team will
enter races at New Hampshire International Speedway in July, Michigan
International Speedway in August and California Speedway on Labor Day
weekend in September.

In addition, Busch will attempt to make the field for the NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge, a non-points event at Lowe's Motor Speedway in May.

"I appreciate the opportunity CARQUEST and the Hendrick family have
provided," said Busch, who will also run a full-time Busch Series schedule in 2004. "Learning first-hand from my teammates and the other Cup drivers is going to be great experience. I'm just looking forward to being on the race track with them."

With seven career Busch Series races under his belt, Busch has posted a pair of runner-up finishes, three top-10 showings and five top-10
starts. He also earned two victories and trio of pole positions in 2003 ARCA Series competition.

CARQUEST Auto Parts began in 1974 with 100 auto parts stores. Today
there are nearly 4,000 CARQUEST Auto Parts Stores serving North America. CARQUEST Auto Parts supplies the professional automotive service repair industry with replacement parts, tools and equipment and is committed to providing auto parts and services of the highest quality and greatest value to its customers. For the location of the CARQUEST Auto Parts Stores nearest you, call 1-800-492-PART or visit CARQUEST.com.


RC2 Extends Licensing Agreement with Popular NASCAR Driver Jimmie Johnson

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Reflecting the popularity of its JIMMIE JOHNSON die-cast replicas, apparel and hobby products, RC2 (NASDAQ:RCRC) announced today that it has extended the term of its licensing agreement with JG Motorsports, Inc. for Jimmie Johnson and the Hendrick Motorsports #48/Lowe's race team.

RC2, producer and marketer of NASCAR products since 1989 under its Racing Champions brand, will retain its exclusive distribution rights for die-cast replicas sold at mass retail, and also for #48 team products, including apparel, novelties, plastic model kits and trading cards, sold at NASCAR events. With earnings of more than $5 million in 2003 and his best ever second-place finish in the 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup point standings, Jimmie Johnson is a favorite with racing fans.

According to Peter Henseler, President of RC2, "Since Jimmie Johnson broke into the NASCAR Winston Cup Series two years ago, we have seen his popularity among the more than 75 million NASCAR fans grow each year. We're delighted that we've been able to extend our licensing agreement to include both product distribution rights as well as personal appearances by Jimmie on behalf of RC2. He's one of NASCAR's young stars, and we're proud to be working with him and the entire Lowe's-Hendrick-JG team."

Jimmie Johnson noted, "RC2 was the first company to step up and make a commitment to a significant licensing program when I started my NASCAR Winston Cup Series career a couple of years ago. They have been a solid partner and I am excited that we have been able to extend and expand our relationship. I look forward to working with RC2 and pursuing innovative programs to deliver to our fans."

Bob Brannan, Vice President of JG Motorsports, said, "Over the past two years, RC2 has shown a commitment to Jimmie, Lowe's, and the Hendrick Motorsports #48 race team that has exceeded our expectations. We view our relationship with RC2 as a true partnership, and we look forward to continuing to grow the partnership over the coming years."

About RC2 Corporation

RC2 ( www.rc2corp.com ) is a leading producer and marketer of high quality, innovative collectibles and toys targeted at adult collectors and children, as measured by sales and brand recognition. The Company's diverse product offerings include: agricultural, construction and outdoor sports vehicle replicas; automotive, high performance and racing vehicle replicas; traditional children's toys; sports trading cards and racing apparel and souvenirs; and collectible figures. These products are sold under the Company's market-focused brand names, including Racing Champions(R), Ertl(R), Ertl Collectibles(R), Learning Curve(TM), American Muscle(TM), AMT(R), W. Britain(R), Press Pass(R), Eden(TM), Feltkids(R) and JoyRide Studios(TM). The Company supports its brands and enhances the authenticity of its products by linking them with highly recognized licensed properties from John Deere, Harley-Davidson, HIT Entertainment, Lamaze, Case, Polaris, Honda, Caterpillar, Ford, GM, DaimlerChrysler, NASCAR, NHRA, Texaco, Universal Studios, Warner Brothers, DIC Entertainment, Nintendo, Sega, Electronic Arts and Microsoft. The Company's products are marketed through multiple channels of distribution, including chain retailers, specialty and hobby wholesalers and retailers, OEM dealers, corporate accounts for promotional purposes and direct to consumers. The Company sells through more than 20,000 retail outlets located in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Forward-looking Statements

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