Salem, IN (February 26, 2009) – Champion Racing Association Officials have announced that Crumrine Buckle Manufacturing, a division of Crumrine Gold & Silversmiths, will be the sponsor of a unique award for all feature winners with the CRA Street Stocks during the 2009 season. Crumrine Buckle Manufacturing will award each feature winner with a specially design buckle that has a retail value of $150.

"I would like to say that is a great honor and privilege to represent Crumrine and participate with Champion Racing Association," remarked Jeff Lathan representing Crumrine Buckle Manufacturing. " We look forward to presenting each feature winner in the CRA Street Stocks with such a unique award. Each one will be personalized with the feature winners name, date and track so they can proudly wear these if they choose to."

Crumrine Gold & Silversmiths is one of the world's largest and most progressive manufacturers of belt buckles, jewelry and accessories. Crumrine began as a small jewelry manufacturer in Santa Ana, Ca. in 1948. In the early sixties they began developing a specialized manufacturing process that allowed for the production of "hand engraved" buckles and jewelry in large quantities. This process was the first of its kind in the world. Continued refinement in this process has allowed Crumrine to offer a product line that is recognized as the market leader in both value for the dollar and consistency in quality.

In 2008 M&F Western Products, based out of Sulphur Springs, Texas purchased Crumrine. Each buckle still receives the same hand craftsmanship, hand finishing and inspection that went into the company's earliest products. By using the latest tooling and manufacturing techniques, Crumrine maintains its long-standing edge in the categories of engraving depth, detail, luster of finish and overall merchandise selection.

Throughout its 50+-year history, the company has successfully maintained several important operating philosophies. The most notable of these is the company's continued use of the finest quality manufacturing materials available-without compromise. Last but not least is Crumrine's commitment to the lifestyles it serves. More information on Crumrine is available on their web site at www.crumrineonline.com.

Jeff Lathan is the owner of the #58 CRA Street Stock driven last season by Larry Lathan and Rick Erwin in selected series events. Erwin had one of the best series runs of all time in last season’s series event at O’Reilly Raceway Park in that car. After problems in qualifying, Erwin came from his 27^th provisional starting position to win the 50 lap event that started 32 cars. The team plans to compete with the CRA Street Stocks again in 2009.

The 2009 CRA Street Stock season is set to begin on April 19^th at Winchester Speedway with a 40 lap feature event and heat races. There will be an open practice on Saturday, April 18^th at Winchester. More information on the CRA Street Stocks is available at www.craracing.net/streetstock.html.