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TORRANCE, CA (Dec. 14, 2005) - The Motor Press Guild presented its Dean Batchelor Award to Tom Madigan, author of the 324 page book, Edelbrock: Made in USA. This book chronicles the rich history of the Edelbrock Corporation and how hot rodding began through the influences of Vic Edelbrock Sr. and Vic Jr.

Established in 1995, the Dean Batchelor Award annually recognizes outstanding work by automotive writers, photographers and broadcasters. Named after Dean Batchelor, one of the icons of automotive journalism, this award is presented to those that best exemplify the exceptional standards that Dean stood for in the automotive industry.

This year, there were 15 nominees who were narrowed down to these 5 finalists: Tony Lewin; Complete Book of BMW, Janos Wimpfren; Open Roads & Front Engines, Mark Brinker and Harold Pace; Vintage Road Racing Cars, Phillip Johnson; Six Men Who Built the Modern Auto Industry and Tom Madigan; Edelbrock: Made in USA. By the end of the night, it would be Tom Madigan taking top honors.

"Congratulations to Tom Madigan" says Vic Edelbrock Jr, President and CEO of Edelbrock. "He did a terrific job in telling the story about the Edelbrock family and how we influenced the world of hot rodding." You can still get your own copy, as they're on sale at prominent bookstores such as Borders and Barnes & Noble. Along with the standard hardcover version, there's also a special leather-bound edition available with a die-cast replica of Vic Edelbrock Sr.'s 1932 roadster. Books autographed by Vic Edelbrock Jr. are also being sold on the Edelbrock website, just key www.edelbrock.com.

ABOUT EDELBROCK

Founded in 1938, Torrance-based Edelbrock Corp. is recognized as one of the nation's premier designers, manufacturers and distributors of performance replacement parts for the automotive and motorcycle aftermarkets. In addition to three production facilities and an automated distribution center in Torrance, the Company owns and operates a state-of-the-art aluminum foundry and its carburetor Division for motorcycle aftermarket parts in San Jacinto, California, where Edelbrock manufactures many of its quality products.

For more information visit www.edelbrock.com. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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