Terry Cook, Power Stroke Diesel by International Racing Team Conclude Testing

(MOORESVILLE, N.C.) – Terry Cook and the No. 10 Power Stroke Diesel by International racing team concluded their two-day test session at Atlanta Motor Speedway Tuesday evening logging in the second-fastest lap at 173.578 mph. Four other teams participated in the test session in preparation for the March 18th NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, the first race to be held under the lights on the 1.5-mile speedway. Cook talked about the team’s test and the successes they’ve had even before the season’s first race at Daytona International Speedway.

“I had the best test weekend I’ve ever had in my racing career,” said Cook. “We had two days of testing, one at Talladega Superspeedway and the other at Atlanta over the weekend in preparation for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season. We went to Talladega because we lost our Daytona truck during a test session crash a couple of weeks ago. The truck, the one we sat on the pole with at Daytona last year, was destroyed but the team has equally built another fast truck in time for Speedweeks at Daytona. I can tell you the excitement level to get the season started is very high with the Power Stroke Diesel by International race team.”

Cook is rightfully pleased with the efforts ppc Racing has put forth this year. With a full off season to build new trucks, restructure and add personnel to the program, Cook sees the truck program further ahead than from last year.

“You always wish you were a bit further ahead even if you have everything sitting in the shop ready to race,” said Cook. “We’re about four trucks and three months ahead from where we were last year. Last year at this time we only had one or two trucks built, where this year we’re way ahead heading to Daytona. We’re a lot more organized with the crew already in place and our pit stop practices have improved during the off season. We definitely are much further ahead and ready to start the season.”

Cook and the Power Stroke Diesel by International race team will head to Daytona Beach, Fla. Feb. 14th for Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway. The season-opening race will take the green flag on Friday, Feb. 18th at 8 p.m. EST.

About International Truck and Engine Corp. . . .
International Truck and Engine Corporation is the operating company of Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV). International Truck and Engine is a leading producer of mid-range diesel engines, medium trucks, heavy trucks, severe service vehicles, bus chassis and a provider of parts and service sold under the International brand. The company also is a private label designer and manufacturer of diesel engines for the pickup truck, van and SUV markets. Additionally, through a joint venture with Ford Motor Company, the company will build medium commercial trucks and currently sells truck and diesel engine service parts. A subsidiary, IC Corporation, produces integrated school buses. International Truck and Engine has the broadest distribution network in the industry. Financing for customers and dealers is provided through a wholly owned subsidiary of Navistar. Additional information can be found on the company’s Web site at www.internationaldelivers.com.

About ppc Racing LLC . . .
ppc Racing enters its sixth year of competition in 2005 with full time entries in NASCAR’s top-three divisions. Under ownership from Greg Pollex, his teams have amassed 32 wins and more than 150 top-five and 250 top-10 finishes in just five seasons. This year with recognizable and successful drivers John Andretti, Michel Jourdain Jr., Kenny Wallace and Terry Cook, Pollex looks to add to his 2000 NASCAR Busch Series driver and owner’s championship trophies. For sponsorship information, please contact Ken Hazlett at (704) 660-3467. For more information, please visit www.ppcracing.com.