FERTILE, Iowa -- Five-time defending United States Modified Touring Series Champion Kelly Shryock has joined Team Hi Tech Lubricants for the 2004 season. Hi Tech Lubricants is an independent dealer of AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants, fluids, filters and car care products for all types of vehicles and equipment.

"We are pleased to become part of the Hi Tech Lubricants team for 2004. We are continually trying to improve the performance and dependability of our cars and AMSOIL products have proven their quality under the toughest conditions," Shryock stated.

Shryock, of Fertile, Iowa is off to a fast start in 2004 winning five times in his first thirteen USMTS starts. The five wins combined with ten Top Five's and twelve Top Ten's in the USMTS events has propelled Shryock to a sizable points lead in USMTS National point standings.

Shryock visits the Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, MO this Friday and Saturday evening, April 23rd and 24th, as the United States Modified Touring Series 2004 continues. Friday's A-main will pay $2,000 to winner while Saturday night's winner will collect $3,000. You can learn more about these two events at www.usmts.com.

Since the introduction of AMSOIL synthetic motor oil in 1972, AMSOIL has gone onto develop the most complete line of synthetic lubricants and automotive products in the world. The history of AMSOIL product innovations is a checklist of industry firsts. AMSOIL "firsts" in motor oil, two-cycle oil, gear lube, grease, air filters and oil filter technology are proof-positive of the AMSOIL commitment to innovation. Hi Tech Lubricants can be contacted via the Internet at www.HiTechLubricants.com.

Kelly Shryock and fellow Team HTL drivers Jesse Cramer and J.P. Karpowicz, along with Delph Communications, will be introducing a new team website in a matter of weeks. The site, which will be located at www.teamhtl.com, will feature weekly press releases, updated schedules, and the latest news on all three Team HTL drivers. Be looking for future press releases concerning the opening of the new website dedicated to Team HTL.