AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, and Dent Wizard, the world leader in paintless dent removal, have partnered to sponsor the race car of Olympic Gold and Silver medalist Marty Nothstein. Nothstein is one of the most recognized cyclists and Olympians in the world, and has recently taken his winning record to the world of drag racing.

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Nothstein's 2005 Pontiac Firebird is owned by Brad McWilliams, a National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) veteran car owner. The car will race in the NHRA POWERade and Lucas Oil racing series in the Top Alcohol Funny Car class and will be emblazoned with logos from both AutoTrader.com and Dent Wizard as Nothstein races down the quarter mile.

"The National Hot Rod Association is really in-tune with their highly motivated, growing group of car enthusiasts," said Chip Perry, president and chief executive officer, AutoTrader.com. "We're excited to sponsor Marty this racing season and support a group that can very much benefit from AutoTrader.com's ultimate automotive marketplace."

"Dent Wizard supported Marty last season, and his move to the McWilliams team means even greater quality equipment and an experienced crew," said Kelly Conger, president of Dent Wizard. "We're also looking forward to an increased number of races this year."

Nothstein will drive the AutoTrader.com-Dent Wizard funny car in a series of national events throughout the year. Nothstein's next appearance as part of the NHRA series is at the end of April in Dallas, TX. He'll race through October 15 in Oklahoma City, OK.

   April 28-30, Dallas (div)
   May 4-7, Atlanta (nat)
   May 19-21, Shreveport (div)
   May 25-28, Topeka (nat)
   June 8-11, Chicago (nat)
   June 16-18, Rusk, TX (div) or Denver, CO.
   July 21-23, Great Bend, KS (div)
   Aug. 10-13, Brainerd, MN (nat)
   Aug. 30- Sept. 4, Indianapolis (nat)
   Sept. 14-17, Reading, PA. (nat)
   Sept. 21-24, Dallas (nat)
   Oct. 6-8, Richmond (nat)
   Oct. 13-15, Oklahoma City (div)

  About AutoTrader.com

AutoTrader.com, created in 1997 and headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., is the Internet's leading auto classifieds marketplace and consumer information website. AutoTrader.com aggregates in a single location more than 3 million vehicle listings from 40,000 dealers and 250,000 private owners, which provide the largest selection of vehicles attracting more than 11 million qualified buyers each month. Through innovative merchandising products such as multiple photos and comprehensive search functionality, AutoTrader.com unites buyer and seller online - dramatically improving the way people research, locate and advertise vehicles.

AutoTrader.com is a majority-owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. Other investors include Landmark Communications, ADP, Inc., and the venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.

About Dent Wizard

Dent Wizard has been the leader in the development of Paintless Dent Removal technology since its establishment in 1983. A subsidiary of Manheim, Dent Wizard supplies PDR services to the automotive industry through its on- site services at auto auctions, rental companies and dealerships. The St. Louis-based company operates throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. For additional information visit www.DentWizard.com or call 800-DENT-WIZ

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SOURCE: AutoTrader.com

CONTACT: Louise Barr of AutoTrader.com, +1-404-568-5943, or
louise.barr@autotrader.com; or Christine Chamberlin of Dent Wizard,
+1-800-267-9369 x1867

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