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Pep Boys (NYSE:PBY):

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WHAT: Pep Boys announces the grand opening of its first Speed Shop located in downtown LA. With SEMA-style show vehicles, vendor product demonstrations, giveaways and special promotions, the event is designed to introduce our Speed Shop to the LA performance enthusiast community and reintroduce Pep Boys to the area in general.

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WHO:

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-- Barry Meguiar: host of Car Crazy TV/Radio and President and CEO of Meguiars

-- Gale Banks: founder and CEO of Banks Power

-- Adrienne �AJ� Janic: co-host of TLC�s Overhaulin� and host of Hot Import Nights

-- Casper Canul: the first professional Latino drifter in the Formula D series

-- Genevieve Chappell: �The Queen of Cars,� known for hosting on ESPN and the Speed Channel � All will be taking photos and signing autographs. Local community members and auto enthusiasts will be joining in the fun and participating in the weekend�s events. �

WHERE:

1200 W. Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007 �

WHEN:

Saturday, May 30 from 9 a.m. � 6 p.m. Sunday, May 31 from 10 a.m. � 4 p.m. �

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OPPORTUNITIES:

-- Barry Meguiar: Saturday 12 p.m. � 3 p.m. -- Adrienne �AJ� Janic: Saturday 3 p.m. � 6 p.m. -- Gale Banks: Saturday 11 a.m. � 1 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. � 1 p.m. -- Casper Canul: Saturday 10 a.m. � 12 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. � 12 p.m.

-- Genevieve Chappell: Saturday and Sunday 10 am. � 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. � 3 p.m. �

MORE:

Pep Boys has approximately 6,000 service bays and over 560 stores in 35 states and Puerto Rico. Along with its vehicle maintenance and repair capabilities, the Company also serves the commercial auto parts delivery market and is one of the leading sellers of replacement tires in the United States. Customers can find the nearest location by calling 1-800-PEP-BOYS or by visiting www.pepboys.com.