BRENDA SONG AND LEGENDS OF WRESTLING TO HIGHLIGHT CELEBRITY CAST AT 50TH ANNUAL O’REILLY AUTO PARTS AUTORAMA IN DALLAS

DALLAS – Feb. 10, 2010 - Brenda Song, who plays “London” on Disney Channel’s “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” will be joined by former UFC champ Rich Franklin, WWE star Melina and a host of professional wresting legends to highlight the celebrity lineup at the 50th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama®presented by Super Start Batteries Feb. 19-21, 2010, in Dallas. The golden anniversary car show will feature a salute to the past five decades, as well as a collection of custom cars, motorcycles, racecars, tuners, trucks and family entertainment at Dallas Market Hall. The O’Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama is sanctioned by the International Show Car Association (ISCA) and is part of the Summit Racing Show Car Series.

“In addition to displaying some of the coolest cars, trucks and motorcycles in the country, we like to offer celebrity meet and greets to get the entire family involved with the show,” said Tom Williams, show producer at Championship Auto Shows Inc. “Brenda Song is a talented young actress with a devoted following thanks to her hit TV show on Disney Channel. And for MMA and professional wrestling fans, athletes like Rich Franklin, Melina and Honky Tonk Man are a must-see. This is certainly the most diverse lineup of celebrities we’ve ever had.”

Song is an actress, singer and model who plays the spoiled, fashion-loving hotel heiress “London Tipton” on the Disney Channel’s hit series, “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” and its spin-off, “The Suite Life on Deck.” In 2006, Song was named the "Queen of Disney" by “CosmoGirl Magazine”, while “TV Guide” listed her in its 2008 “13 Hottest Young Stars to Watch.” Song will greet fans and sign autographs on Sunday, Feb. 21 from 12-4 p.m.

WWE superstar Melina will appear from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 19. Melina joined WWE in 2004 and made her singles wrestling debut in 2005. She is a three-time WWE Women's Champion and captured the WWE Divas Championship in 2009, making her the third woman in WWE history to win both titles. Wrestling fans will also be treated to a blast from the past at the “Legends of Wrestling” meet and greet. Former wrestling greats Honky Tonk Man, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, Virgil and Luke “Bushwhacker” Williams will appear on Friday, Feb. 19 (6-9 p.m.), Saturday, Feb. 20 (11 a.m.-4 p.m. & 6-9 p.m.) and Sunday, Feb. 21 (12-4 p.m.).

On Saturday, Feb. 20 from 1-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., the growing legion of mixed martial arts fans in North Texas will have a chance to meet former UFC Middleweight Champion Rich “Ace” Franklin. Franklin, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with an overall pro record of 27-5-0, was also tapped to coach competitors on the second season of “The Ultimate Fighter” TV program and made his acting debut the 2008 film “Cyborg Soldier.” While Franklin is known for his brawn, he holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s degree in education; he was a high school mathematics teacher prior to his MMA career.

About the O’Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama in Dallas
The 50th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama presented by Super Start Batteries in Dallas is sponsored by O’Reilly Auto Parts and is part of the Summit Racing Show Car Series. Show hours are Friday, 3-10:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m-7 p.m. General admission tickets can be purchased at Dallas Market Hall for $14 (adults) and $5 (ages 6-12); children five years old and under will be admitted for free. Discount tickets are offered at DFW-area O’Reilly Auto Parts stores for $12 (adults) and $4 (ages 6-12). Visit www.autorama.com for appearance times and more information about the show. Media interested in covering the AutoRama should contact Luke DeRouen at (214) 520-3430 ext. 301 orlderouen@tprm-usa.com