Penhall Company has announced a partnership with Mike Edwards Motorsports to a sponsorship deal for the 2007 NHRA POWERade world championship season. The Penhall Company is recognized as one of the leading specialty contractors in the United States. Edwards, who finished fourth in 2006, will fly the well-recognized company logo on both his Pro Stock Pontiac GTO and team transporter.

"By joining with the Penhall Company, it allows us to further this team's mission of reaching kids around the country," said Edwards. "We are honored to represent the Penhall Company and be part of that groups marketing strategy in the drag-racing arena and do even more to reach out to kids through our many programs with Young Life.

Penhall Company has announced a partnership with Mike Edwards Motorsports to a sponsorship deal for the 2007 NHRA POWERade world championship season. The Penhall Company is recognized as one of the leading specialty contractors in the United States. Edwards, who finished fourth in 2006, will fly the well-recognized company logo on both his Pro Stock Pontiac GTO and team transporter.

"By joining with the Penhall Company, it allows us to further this team's mission of reaching kids around the country," said Edwards. "We are honored to represent the Penhall Company and be part of that groups marketing strategy in the drag-racing arena and do even more to reach out to kids through our many programs with Young Life.

"Since 1957, Penhall Company has set the industry standard for quality and value. The company is one of the largest operated and maintained equipment companies in the United States, with 36 offices in 18 states. The Penhall Company specializes in concrete cutting, grooving and grinding, and demolition.Penhall Company has played an important role in the growth of top notch racing facilities across the country. Penhall is responsible for developing techniques to flatten tracks, removing bumps, as well for NHRA, the large vacuum assembly that removes water from the racing surface and the rubber applying machine; all of which have contributed to quicker, safer, and faster racing. Outside of drag racing, Penhall Company is known best for the cleanup work following the last three major earthquakes in California.

"Penhall Company is excited to once again be involved in drag racing and with such a quality team as Mike Edwards and his Young Life team," said John Sawyer, Penhall Company president and CEO. "This team is one of the best on the quarter-mile, but they really shine in the work they are doing with the kids that don't have the same opportunities as many of us do. They are giving them hope for the future and that is something that the Penhall Company wants to get behind."

Edwards will test his new Pontiac GTO extensively in the off-season in preparation for a title run at the 2007 NHRA POWERade Pro Stock world championship. Edwards will attend the Pontiac Pro Stock Showdown Feb. 3 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.