Michael Waltrip Racing Installs Jet Edge Water Jet Machine

ST. MICHAEL, Minn. (March 17, 2008) -- Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) and Jet Edge, Inc., announced today that MWR has installed a Jet Edge precision waterjet cutting system at its fabrication shop in Cornelius, N.C. MWR plans to use its Jet Edge system to cut parts for its three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams and NASCAR Nationwide Series team.

MWR and Jet Edge also announced their new technical partnership, which will give MWR access to Jet Edge's latest waterjet-cutting technology and position Jet Edge as a leading waterjet technology supplier to the $19.5 billion performance racing industry.

"All of us at Jet Edge are very excited about our new partnership with Michael Waltrip Racing," said Jet Edge President Jude Lague. "We are very proud that MWR chose Jet Edge to meet their precision waterjet cutting needs. It is quite an honor to know that our system will be used in building a winning NASCAR team."

Founded in 1996 by two-time Daytona 500-winner Michael Waltrip, MWR started out as a modest NASCAR Nationwide Series (formerly NASCAR Busch Series) team. It entered the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (formerly NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series) in 2004. Last year, MWR made NASCAR history when it became one of three full-time operations to debut the Toyota Camry in the Sprint Cup Series. Toyota's backing made it possible for Waltrip to build a 140,000 sq. ft. shop to house his multi-car Toyota Camry teams and to achieve his lifelong dream of opening an 11+-acre interactive family destination for racing fans, Raceworld USA. MWR's drivers include Michael Waltrip (#55 Cup), Dale Jarrett (#44 Cup), David Reutimann (#44 Cup and #99 Nationwide), Michael McDowell (#00 Cup) and Josh Wise. When Jarrett retires, Reutimann will take over the #44 car and McDowell will make his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series debut in the #00 car at Martinsville Speedway.

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New Waterjet Systems Brochure!

Our new brochure features Jet Edge’s precision waterjet cutting tables, which include an expandable High Rail Gantry available in 2’ increments from 4’X4’ to 24’X14’, a Mid Rail Gantry available in sizes up to 30’X100’ and a compact Abrasive Machining Center available in 30”X30”, 30”X48” and 48”X96” models. The brochure also highlights Jet Edge’s intensifier pumps, which are available in a wide range of horse powers and capable of producing pressures from 60,000-90,000psi, as well its precision cutting accessories that include cutting heads, abrasive delivery, removal and recycling systems, and a closed loop filtration system.

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Pegasus Northwest Provides Waterjet Cutting Services to Aerospace Industry and Beyond

Located in Kent, Washington, Pegasus Northwest Inc. is a Boeing-certified abrasive waterjet cutting service company that specializes in tight-tolerance cutting for the aerospace industry and beyond.

Armed with three Jet Edge High Rail Gantry waterjet systems, Pegasus Northwest has established itself as one of the most accurate waterjet shops in the industry by using only diamond orifices and the highest grade garnet abrasive on the market, said Ron Palstring, Pegasus' longtime plant manager. The company's reputation is born out of its many years of experience meeting stringent aerospace industry performance requirements for quality, service, on-time delivery and documentation.

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