t. "Because of the
exposure the World of Outlaws has, we felt that this was an excellent
opportunity to get even more short tracks on board with AMB's timing
system."
For more information about AMB i.
For further information on DIRT or this press release contact
Terri Metzger at 1-877-5RACING (1-877-572-2464) Ext.

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dirtmotorsports . It is not an easy task to
accomplish the myriad operating initiatives that this business
required , while simultaneously recovering from a sale process and then
supporting our exit, all within 12 months. The result is a fun experience," Traicoff
said.

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Gryphon
typically seeks to invest $25 to $75 million of its own capital in
companies and prioritizes investment opportunities where it can form
proactive partnerships with owners and executives to build leading
companies. The European -based international drivers
challenge is bringing Americans into the fold for the first time, according to
Andy Traicoff, director for the Dunlop brand here.
"Drivers Cup is our 'new tire introduction ' for 2005," Traicoff said. We can learn their wants and desires by spending more time
with them -- and have fun in the process," Traicoff said.
Dunlop is a fun, global tire brand with an excellent reputation among
performance car enthusiasts.

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"The World of Outlaws began using the AMB system in 1998 for their
televised shows and AMB has been working with DIRT MotorSports since
1999," said Kevin Oonk, President of AMB i.com or call
678-816-4000. DIRT MotorSports operates the industry's most prominent
national touring series' including the World of Outlaws Sprint
Series(R) broadcast on the Outdoor Channel(R); the World of Outlaws
Stacker 2(R) Late Model Series(R) broadcast on SPEED Channel and the
DIRT Modified Series(TM).com and
www.
"Imagine racing against the best amateur drivers from Europe and the
United States.
Traicoff said the Cup taps into influential automotive enthusiasts -- or
what Forrester Research calls "alpha car buyers.
Dunlop targets these "in-the-know" drivers through its Web site, Hot
Import Nights automotive lifestyle events, car shows and motorsports.

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US, Inc.
"
"We are very excited and honored to have AMB, the world-renowned
leader in timing technology , as the Official Timing System for DIRT
MotorSports," said Mark Noble, VP Sales and Marketing., with its operations office in
Colorado Springs, DIRT MotorSports(TM) is the premier dirt racing and
sports entertainment company dedicated to the promotion of competitive
dirt track racing. The Cup also allows us to reach the 'in-the-
know' driver, just as we do in Europe.

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"Americans who lead, not
follow .
For Dunlop USA, Drivers Cup is a new product -- a way to continue momentum
from last year 's four-tire introduction.com.

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Business Editors/Sports Editors

NORMAN, Okla. "World of Outlaws" is a registered trademark
of DIRT. Considered the most recognized name in
performance ignition systems, MSD products are used in everything from
NASCAR, NHRA and IHRA drag racing to SCORE off-road racing, World of
Outlaw sprint cars, and a host of other motorsports applications.


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, (OTCBB:BMSR) (Boundless) d/b/a DIRT
MotorSports(TM), announced that AMB Identification and Timing (AMB),
has been named the Official Timing System of DIRT MotorSports,
including the World of Outlaws Sprint Series(R), World of Outlaws
Stacker 2(R) Late Model Series(R) and Super DIRT Modified Series .
"The fact that we have been able to realize a significant return
for our investors in one year is another example of the benefits of
our proactive investment strategies and integrated operations
capability," said David Andrews, President and Managing General
Partner of Gryphon. They are the people who have
undue influence over other car buyers," a Forrester analyst said. They are very
knowledgeable about what they expect from a set of tires. Well known for its prestigious original-
equipment fitments and sports car racing heritage, Dunlop is also a key
supplier to sport compact enthusiasts featuring "tuner" tire sizes and race
series sponsorships.

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AMB is the world's leader in transponder based automatic timing
and scoring systems.

Business Editors

SAN FRANCISCO----Gryphon Investors ,
the San Francisco-based private equity firm, announced today that it
completed the sale of its portfolio company, MSD Ignition, to
management and ValueAct Capital. The transaction yielded Gryphon a
cash return of 2.

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Among the important factors which could cause
actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking
statements are economic, competitive and technological factors
effecting the company's operations, markets, merger and acquisition
activities, products, services and prices, as well as other factors
detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. That acquisition allowed the two brands to
complement each other's technology base and advance their respective
capabilities in performance electronic controls and components.

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----Boundless Motor
Sports Racing, Inc.
"We just want driving enthusiasts to have fun," he said.
To apply for the Drivers Cup, go to http://www.


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t.
In February of this year, Gryphon led MSD's acquisition of
Superchips, Inc.

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AMB Identification and Timing Named Official Timing System of DIRT MotorSports; Multi-Year Sponsorship Announced for DIRT MotorSports Series Events

AMB's
unsurpassed high-tech timing systems are used by more than 12,500
racing organizations worldwide including the 24 Hours of Le Mans,
NASCAR, IRL and MotoGP to name a few.com

Safe Harbor Statement

This release may contain forward-looking statements as defined by
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve
risks and uncertainties. MSD is a branded consumer products company that
manufactures and sells high-performance automotive ignition components
to aftermarket suppliers .newscom. Dunlop
Drivers Cup" is a fun, natural extension for these alpha tire buyers, who are
the trendsetters.

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Dunlop Drivers Cup Is All About Fun Driving Experience

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Since the early 1980 's, AMB has manufactured the
world's most advanced timing systems for sports ranging from high
speed car racing to speed skating, cycling, marathons and more.

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, the leading manufacturer of performance programmers
and chips for late model production cars and trucks, serving both the
gas and diesel markets.
In short, we successfully executed our strategy
and earned the opportunity to exit our investment quickly with strong
returns."
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"
Andrews added, "The MSD management team, led by new CEO Dan
Gresham, with whom we formed an exclusive alliance to target the
industry even before meeting MSD, deserves credit for their excellent
focus and management of the business .

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"It
allows us to talk to the ultimate automotive enthusiast about the performance
of our tire lines."
Drivers Cup features a unique mix of competitive events at the racetrack,
an autocross , a rocky off-road trail, an all-terrain-vehicle course and a
motocross course. "It's not just what they install on their vehicles, it's what
they tell their family, neighbors and friends that matters most.dunloptires.


Sites may include, but not limited to: discussion forums, listservs, mailing lists , chat rooms, message boards (such as Yahoo! Groups), and related sites focused on providing fans the opportunity to ask questions, get answers or just to talk to other motorsport fans.

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WoOLMS.

Gryphon Investors Sells MSD Ignition

We wish Dan and the team
the best going forward with what I'm sure will continue to be an
exciting opportunity for the MSD platform under Dan's leadership.

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"Our
relationship with AMB will significantly improve the level of scoring
technology at our events and eventually add to the overall fan
experience with some new product testing AMB plans to conduct this
season., visit www.com or visit us online at
www.
Traicoff said these alpha buyers also purchase tires and other automotive
accessories.

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DIRT MotorSports is the largest sanctioning body
for sprint, late model and modified dirt track racing in the United
States."
According to Forrester Research , 67 percent of North American car buyers
consider advice from friends as a somewhat to very important element in making
a purchase decision.

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113, email
tmetzger@dirtmotorsports. "We proactively targeted the performance
automotive parts industry as attractive, saw the considerable
potential in MSD , and put steps in place to improve MSD's
manufacturing and distribution capabilities, which Superchips is now
leveraging further.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050518/CLW036 )
Enter the Dunlop Drivers Cup .

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5 times its investment and an IRR of approximately
175%.
Gryphon Investors acquired El Paso, Texas -based MSD Ignition in
April, 2004. "The excitement
that Drivers Cup generates is similar to the thrill of introducing a new
performance tire for sports cars.

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About DIRT MotorSports(TM)

Headquartered in Norman, Okla.


AKRON, Ohio, Dunlop in Europe is all about driving
and having fun, and marketers here are recreating the experience with "people
who have undue influence over other tire buyers.

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"

About Gryphon

Based in San Francisco, California, Gryphon Investors focuses on
leveraged acquisitions of and growth investments in middle-market
companies in partnership with experienced executives. The Cup brings enthusiasts together from different cultures and
forms bonds around performance.

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