Lexington, KY (May 16, 2006) —  LBX Company, LLC, the manufacturer of Link-Belt earthmoving, forestry and material handling equipment, has entered into the NHRA racing arena with the associate sponsorship of Etterman Racing and their driver, Jonathan Johnson, who currently ranks sixth in the Top Alcohol Funny Car point standings.

“It's going to be a great season on the circuit and we look forward to cheering Jonathan on to many wins this year," said Rob Brittain, Marketing Communications Manager for LBX Link-Belt. “Our dealers and our customers will enjoy the opportunity to watch quality racing first hand.”

Johnson is equally enthusiastic. “The positive energy that LBX has shown to help push this program has been very gratifying. The LBX Link-Belt dealers and customers are welcome guests to the Etterman Racing camp, and we feel we will be able to offer some excitement for them on the race track as well,” Johnson said.

Etterman Racing was founded in the late 1970’s and have built a championship-caliber team for the 2006 racing season. They opened the year at the Division 4 contest in Belle Rose, Louisiana March 3-5. Their full schedule is available at http://www.lbxco.com/etterman-racing.asp.

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