<p> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2007</p><p>Research Shows One Vehicle Fire Occurs on Average Every Two Minutes Premium fire extinguishers from H3R Performance provide vehicle owners with essential safety item </p><p>(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. </p><p>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. </p><p>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. </p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>#### 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.</p><p>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. </p><p>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] </p><p>2</p>