John Marking Joins CORR Drivers for Looming Battle in newly built Greaves Pro Lite Race Truck

Santee, California – (May 5, 2006)

John Marking, the 2004 SCORE Class 1 Champion and 2005 CORR Nissan Nationals Unlimited Desert Buggy Champion, will return to CORR off road racing for the 2006 season, entering in the competitive professional Pro-Lite class.

Marking debuted his short course racing career in last year’s CORR Nissan National Championships, where he was successful in capturing the CORR Unlimited Desert Buggy Class Championship. John Marking Racing is forging ahead towards the 2006 season opener that kicks off in San Diego, California on May 20-21, 2006. The 2006 CORR season consists of a 16 race series with eight races in California and eight races throughout the Midwest United States including Crandon, Wisconsin.

Marking has just completed the purchase of a brand new Greaves-built Pro Lite race truck with an Esslinger Engineering four cylinder Ford power plant that features only the best in performance products.

“We are looking forward to the 2006 CORR season as we enter somewhat unfamiliar territory in the Pro Lite truck category. It’ll take a few races to adapt to, but we’re looking forward to this first full season of CORR racing after many successful years of desert racing. In fact, in addition to the 2006 CORR schedule, we will also race the SCORE Baja 500 and Baja 1000 in the Unlimited Class, so we’ll be busy with a full race schedule,” said Marking.

The new Greaves built Pro Lite truck is the latest in advanced racing technology being fabricated by 2005 CORR Pro 4 Champion – Johnny Greaves. In addition, Greaves will provide prep and race support to John Marking Racing throughout the 2006 CORR season.

Marking commented, “Johnny Greaves has built a great truck for us and that coupled with the latest Esslinger Engineering 2.7 liter high performance motor, we’re looking forward to battling side-by-side with the best the Pro Lite class has to offer. I can’t wait to get to Crandon for some great racing. Our sponsors have really stepped up and this CORR truck racing effort involves Viejas Casino, Mendeola Transaxles and Fox Racing Shox.”

In the near future, please visit www.johnmarkingracing.com for the latest updates regarding John Marking’s 2006 season performances in both the SCORE Desert Series and the CORR season.

Thanks to following sponsors for their support:

Viejas Casino – Alan Barret, Lori Cartmill

Mendeola Transaxles – Mike Mendeola, Ian Kirkland

Goodyear Tires – Joe Aguirre

CNC Hydraulics – Chuck Neal

Mastercraft – Robbie Pierce

F&L Fuel – Bruce Conrad, Ray Bayly

Howe Power Steering – Jeff Howe, Chris Costa

2006 SCORE Schedule:

June 2-4 Baja 500, Ensenada, Mexico

November 15-18 Baja 1000, LaPaz, Mexico

2006 CORR Schedule:

May 20-21 Chula Vista, CA

June 24-25 Crandon, WI

July 8-9, Bark River, MI

July 22-23, Chula Vista, CA

August 12-13, Bark River, MI

September 2-3, Crandon, WI

September 23-24, Chula Vista, CA

October 21-22, Chula Vista, CA