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Bob Gilbertson's Autolite XP/Prestone Chevrolet Monte Carlo Funny Car. Click for bigger image

Funny Car racer Bob Gilbertson has unveiled the Autolite Xtreme Performance/Prestone Chevrolet Monte Carlo he'll campaign in 2005.

Autolite and Prestone are divisions of the Honeywell Consumer Products Group, which manufactures and markets Autolite XP spark plugs and ignition wire sets, Prestone Antifreeze/Coolant, Fram Filters, and Holts car care products. Fram and Prestone carry official sponsor designation with NHRA, while Autolite is a contingency sponsor.

"I'm really pleased with the artist's conception and the how the car will look," Gilbertson said. "I've always wanted a black car and with all the graphics, it will really stand out. The truck and trailer will look just as good with some tribal looking flames that will make the transporter look a little bit different from all the other corporate looking rigs out there.

"Not only will we have a new look but we're going to step it up in the performance department. With Autolite and Prestone's support, we now have the budget to do what it takes to move up to the next level and make this team competitive and hopefully win some races next year. We're switching over to the set-back blower and have purchased a bunch of new parts that I'm confident will allow us to achieve our goal of finishing up in the NHRA POWERade top 10 in 2005."

Fans can see the car live Feb. 4-6 in Las Vegas at the "Last Chance" test session at the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, then again Feb. 10-13 in Pomona, Calif., for the season-opening CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals.