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New Sports League Races Into Southern California

- Fans Have Chance to Compete in XMODS Racing League National Tournament and

   Race Against Kevin Hartman, Star Goalie for the Los Angeles Galaxy -

   WHAT:     This weekend, RadioShack
is bringing the XMODS
             Stop.Drop.Race! tour to Southern California, giving thousands
             of die-hard car enthusiasts and radio control (RC) car racers
             the chance to participate in tons of free activities and the
             first ever XMODS Racing League (XRL) National Tournament.  Set
             amidst the excitement of the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa,
             fans are invited to compete for the chance to be crowned
             America's first-ever XRL National Champion and the ultimate
             grand prize -- a super modified Acura NSX.  Kevin Hartman, star
             goalie for the Los Angeles Galaxy, will put his skills to the
             test racing XMODS with fans at the event.

             The 2004 XRL National Tournament pits hundreds of Southern
             California's most skilled RC racers in a competition where the
             top 16 racers on the leader board after round one will race in
             the regional finals.  The Regional Champion will advance to
             represent Southern California at the 2004 XRL National
             Championship in Atlanta in September, and battle against the
             nation's best RC racers for the coveted title of America's 2004
             XMODS Racing League National Champion.  The cost to enter is
             $25, and those interested can register online at
             http://www.xmodsrc.com/ or onsite at the event.

             In addition to the 2004 XRL National Tournament, the XMODS
             Stop.Drop.Race! tour offers endless entertainment and the
             chance to win other awesome prizes within the dynamic 75' x 75'
             exhibit.  Attendees can try out different modifications at the
             Pro Demo Area, add some style to their car at the Custom
             Graphics Station, play video games and listen to music in the
             Interactive Media Center or test drive tour-provided XMODS in
             continuous 3-minute timed races on the Road Course.  Fans can
             also bring their own tricked-out XMODS Custom RC cars and enter
             them in XMODS Tuner Shows.

   
   WHEN:     Friday, July 23rd
             8:30 a.m. - Midnight

             Saturday, July 24th
             8:30 a.m. - Midnight

             Sunday, July 25th
             8:30 a.m. - Midnight
             * The XRL National Tournament's final race will be between
             4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
             * Kevin Hartman will be available for filming and interviews
               between 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

   WHERE:    Orange County Fair
             88 Fair Drive
             Costa Mesa, CA
             * Call for specific location of XMODS booth

   CONTACT:  Jim Redner               Julia Blietz
             323-761-7496 (Dir)       323-761-7485 (Dir)
             323-217-4314 (Cell)      818-257-0468 (Cell)

   ABOUT:    XMODS are 1:28 scale RC cars that are close replicas of their
             real life counterparts, not only in appearance but also in
             performance.  Featuring body types from Nissan, Acura, Honda
             and Toyota, XMODS are fully modifiable; with engines, motors,
             bumpers and wheels from top automobile after market companies
             such as Sparco, Eibach and Bomex.  XMODS fans can even add
             their favorite decals and other cool graphics to their cars.