O'Reilly Auto Parts and the National Championship Racing Association (NCRA) strengthed there partnership in a recent meeting with officials in Springfield, Missorui by signing a three-year extension to remain the title sponsor of the series through 2010.

The partnership, that introduced O'Reilly Auto Parts as the first title sponsor of any organized sanctioning body in auto racing, began back in 1996, and has grown into one of the industries most recognized names and reputation throughout mid-america.

The name "O'Reilly" will preside over the sanctioned divisions of the National Championship Racing Association which include the 360 Sprint Cars, Late Models and Modifieds plus the possible addition of any other division falling under the sanction of the O'Reilly/NCRA Racing Series through 2010.