Research Shows One Vehicle Fire Occurs on Average Every Two Minutes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2007

Research Shows One Vehicle Fire Occurs on Average Every Two Minutes Premium fire extinguishers from H3R Performance provide vehicle owners with essential safety item

(Larkspur, CA) – According to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), U.S. fire departments respond to an average of one highway vehicle fire every two minutes. NFPA reports that more people died as a result of vehicle fires than apartment fires, and that most highway vehicle fires result from either mechanical or electrical problems. In fact, sixty-five percent of the highway vehicle fires began in the engine, running gear or wheel area.

To help owners protect themselves and their passengers, H3R Performance offers a complete line of premium UL listed fire extinguishers and NHRA approved billet aluminum mounting accessories. HalGuard™ “clean agent” extinguishers are a unique new offering that does not leave a messy residue - desirable when protecting all vehicles and most effective for classic collector, high performance, tuner, and race cars. MaxOut™ is a reliable line of dry chemical extinguishers.

MaxOut™ and HalGuard™ are UL-listed and legal in all 50 states. They are effective on flammable liquid fires and do not conduct electricity back to the operator – two important considerations when dealing with the types of fires most likely to occur in an automotive environment.

MaxOut™ and HalGuard™ are available in 1 and 2.5 lb. rechargeable red or chrome-plated bottles. They sport high quality steel cylinders, all metal valve construction, and aviation- quality mounting brackets. The billet aluminum mounts are available in polished and brushed finishes and offer flat surface or roll bar mounting options.

H3R Performance fire extinguishers and billet mounting accessories are available at leading specialty auto parts resellers. For a complete list of locations, visit www.h3rperformance.com or phone (800) 249-4289.

#### About H3R Performance H3R Performance, Inc., a member of the H3R group of companies, offers the aftermarket high quality, USA-made, UL Listed fire extinguishers under the HalGuard™ and MaxOut™ brands. HalGuard™ “clean agent” extinguishers do not leave a messy residue – desirable when protecting classic collector, high performance, tuner, and race cars, as well as for use in RV’s, marine, off-road and heavy duty. MaxOut™ is a reliable line of dry chemical extinguishers. Both are effective on flammable liquid fires and do not conduct electricity back to the operator – two important considerations when dealing with the types of fires most likely to occur in an automotive environment. HalGuard™ and MaxOut™ are available in 1 and 2.5 lb. rechargeable red or chrome-plated bottles. They sport high quality steel cylinders, all metal valve construction, and aviation-quality mounting brackets. H3R Performance also offers NHRA approved billet brackets.

The H3R group of companies includes: H3R Performance, Inc., H3R Aviation, Inc., the largest supplier of portable clean agent fire extinguishers to the aviation industry, and H3R 1 Clean Agents, Inc., a major buyer, seller and recycler of clean agents to the fire protection and other industries.

For Further Product Information, Contact: For Further PR Information, Contact: Chris Dieter Gary McCoy Vice President, Marketing & Distribution The Marx Group H3R Performance, Inc. 847.622.7228 800.249.4289 [email protected] [email protected]