Press Release

April 8, 2008

Las Vegas Preview

Jeff & Ann Carroll's Monaco Las Vegas/Hice Cellars FC Team Geared Up for High Stake Action in Vegas

Courtesy of Nancy Matter

LAS VEGAS - After finishing in the quarter finals at the opener of the 2008 Powerade Drag Racing Season in Pomona, Jeff Carroll and his Monaco Las Vegas / Hice Cellars Top Alcohol Funny Car Team is eager to compete during this weekends running of the Ninth annual SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals, the fifth of 24 events in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.

As a veteran funny car owner and driver, Carroll knows that the competition will be fierce this weekend as there are 26 other teams that will be vying for the 16 car field for eliminations.

"Last year at this race, we qualified fifth overall and made it to the quarter finals", stated Carroll. "We're always working towards new and more improved ways for developing horsepower / clutch combinations and we feel that we've stepped up our program even more since last year".

"This is also the home track of Monaco Las Vegas, one of our sponsors. So representing them again this year, along with Hice Cellars makes this event even more exciting for us to participate in".

Hice Cellars of Paso Robles, California, supplies wine from selected organically grown vineyards. Their vineyards are grown Bio-dynamically and organically without the use of pesticides or herbicides to insure the finest flavor possible.

For additional information on Monaco of Las Vegas, log on to: http://www.monacolasvegas.com

For additional information about Hice Cellars, log on to: http://www.HiceCellars.com

For additional information on Jeff Carroll, log on to: http://www.noregretstour.com

Additional thanks go to Jeff's wife Ann, his crew members Tom, Arley, Forrest, Steve and Billy, Nu Image Signs & Graphix, RPM Oil, Titan Clutches and Oil Pumps, and WCP Trucking.

The SummitNationals.com NHRA Powerade Event in Las Vegas, kicks off on Friday, April 11th with two rounds of qualifying at 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. for the Alcohol Class. Qualifying resumes on Saturday, April 12th, at 1:30 a.m. followed by first round of eliminations at 4:30 p.m. Final Eliminations begin on Sunday, 29th, 2007, at 11:00 a.m.

For all the latest updates and racing results, log on to http://www.dracecentral.com
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                  JEFF CARROLL QUALIFIES 10th IN STOUT DIVISION 7 OPENER

                                                                   March 6, 2007

Chandler, Ariz -- NHRA Veteran Alcohol Funny Car driver Jeff Carroll and his YBeNormal/Hice Cellar Team went to the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division 7 with a brand new motor combination and valuable data from a few weeks ago. Their team was ready to race.

On Friday, Jeff and his team found themselves in the sixth position after running 5.825 seconds at just under 247 miles per hour. "Our first run wasn't pretty, but we got down the track. We learned that we were still a little too aggressive in the clutch department, an area that we've been paying very close attention to" Carroll said.

"That evening, during regular maintenance, we found a small issue with a rod bearing that led to disassembling the motor completely and rebuilding it. We were missing two valuable crew members, so it took longer than normal, but we got the motor back together and ready for Saturday just before 1:00 AM".
The first session on Saturday went much better for the team. Carroll ran close to a career best at 5.754 at almost 252 miles per hour which placed the YBeNormal Team in the ninth position. "Running close to 252 miles per hour showed us great promise coming in to the third qualifying session especially since the car was still shaking pretty good at the top of low gear on that pass" said Carroll.

For Saturday's final qualifying session, with the air and track temperature lingering in the sixty degree range, Jeff's team knew they had to accumulate all of their data to get through the tire shake and run a solid pass to qualify. The YBeNormal Team went about 1.3 seconds into the run and the tires started to spin which slowed them down and they finished the weekend in the number ten position. Carroll noted "we learned more about our clutch management system on our third pass that will help us in the future. Although we didn't make it in this tough field, we have great data moving forward and look forward to our next race".

On a positive note, David Carroll, Jeff's Dad, made it to the sixth round of competition in Super Gas at the Pacific Division 7 opener where he eventually lost to the event winner. So all in all, the whole team had a great weekend.
Jeff Carroll and the YBeNormal/Hice Cellar Alcohol Funny Car Team will next be racing on April 12-15 at the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals at The Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Hice Cellars of Paso Robles, California is a multi-award winning winery located in downtown Paso Robles. They supply wine from selected organically grown vineyards. Their vineyards are grown Bio-dynamically and organically without the use of pesticides or herbicides to insure the finest flavor possible. In addition, their gourmet corner stocks some of the finest gourmet cheese and meats, including local and international oils, vinegars, mustards, and pasta.
For additional information, log on to: www.HiceCellars.com or call (805) 237-8888

For additional information about Jeff Carroll, log on to: www.CarrollMotorsports.com

Special thanks go to Jeff's wife Ann for her continued support. Also, Mom & Dad, his crew members Tom, Arley, Steve, Forrest and Billy. Our Associate partners Nu Image Signs & Graphix, RPM Oil, Monaco of Las Vegas (Bill Jordan), Titan Clutches and Oil Pumps, ARP, JAZ Products, Victory Race Cars and WCP Trucking. Photo courtesy of Gary Harnage.

PR Courtesy of Nancy Matter Racing
nancy@nancymatterracing.com

Carroll Motorsports Phoenix Preview.

February 28, 2007

Jeff Carroll's YBeNormal TA/FC Heads to Phoenix

Jeff Carroll and his YBeNormal/Hice Cellars Race Team are heading to Arizona this weekend seeking their first success of the 2007 season. The Team opened their season in February at Pomona where due to a variety of mechanical malfunctions, qualifying was unsuccessful.

"We have a brand new motor combination that we've already ran better numbers through half track during testing. We discovered an air line problem after the third qualifier at Pomona that was prohibiting a good solid qualifying pass during that race" says Carroll, "Now that we have that resolved, we are looking to have a strong showing at Firebird Raceway and get our YBeNormal/Hice Cellars funny car team qualified and be in strong contingent for a Wally".

Carroll, who began racing the family Super Gas car at the age of 16, started driving the Alcohol Funny Car for the Jordan Brothers in 1990.
In 2001, he decided it was time to start his own Team and that's when he and his wife Ann took the leap of faith and purchased their own operation. To date he has ran a career best of 5.740 at over 250.00 m.p.h. and is looking to repeat that, if not better it, this weekend in Chandler, Arizona.

Jeff would like to send a very special thank you to Eric and Bettina Hice of Hice Cellars who have rejoined the YBeNormal Team as a Marketing Partner for a second consecutive season. Hice Cellars of Paso Robles, California supplies wine from selected organically grown vineyards. Their vineyards are grown Bio-dynamically and organically without the use of pesticides or herbicides to insure the finest flavor possible.

For additional information, log on to: www.HiceCellars.com or www.CarrollMotorsports.com.

Special thanks go to Jeff's wife Ann for her continued support. Also, Mom & Dad, his crew members Tom, Arley, Steve, Forrest and Billy. Our Associate partners Nu Image Signs & Graphix, RPM Oil, Monaco of Las Vegas (Bill Jordan), Titan Clutches and Oil Pumps, ARP, JAZ Products, Victory Race Cars and WCP Trucking.

The first Division 7 Lucas Oil Drag Race series kicks off on Friday, March 2nd with the first round of qualifying for TAD/TA-FC at 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 3rd the Alcohol Class resumes qualifying at noon and 4:00 p.m. with final eliminations on Sunday, March 4th beginning at noon.

Log on to www.dragracecentral.com for all the latest updates and racing results.

PR Courtesy of Nancy Matter Racing
nancy@nancymatterracing.com

Carroll Motorsports Signs 3 race deal with Hice Cellars.

July 10, 2006

Hice Cellars is a multi-award winning winery located in beautiful Paso Robles, CA. We have signed on with Carroll Motorsports who we feel are on their way to the top! We've come together in a quest for excellence and have high hopes and expectations for the upcoming NHRA races and also look forward to the 2007 season. Hice is especially looking forward to the Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals in Sonoma. Eric Hice started his career and spent several wonderful years in Sonoma County, it holds a special place for Eric and his wife Bettina.

"We at Hice Cellars are elated and very excited to join the Carroll Motorsports Family as proud marketing partners", said Owner Eric Hice. "We believe in the program and look forward to major success from driver Jeff Carroll who is committed to winning." Hice also added that the timing is perfect as their Grand Opening of the Paso Robles winery is August 5 & 6, which Jeff with his wife Ann will have their semi trailer and funny car on display.

Jeff says "This is a real shot in the arm for our team. To be able to run the last 3 races (Fram Autolite Nationals, Bakersfield Div. 7 and the Automobile Club World Finals) with a committed marketing partner is a great way to end the 2006 season. We are extremely appreciative to Hice Cellars for this awesome opportunity."

For more information on Carroll Motorsports and their supporting partners please visit:

www.carrollmotorsports.com

www.hicecellars.com

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