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FULL THROTTLE® ENERGY DRINK ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW FULL THROTTLE HYDRATION

ATLANTA, July 2, 2008  -  Once again, Full Throttle is inviting guys to "Go Full Throttle or Go Home" -- this time with the launch of Full Throttle Hydration, a new, non-carbonated energy drink packed with electrolytes and charged with Full Throttle's special energy/vitamin blend. As the brand's first non-carbonated energy drink, Full Throttle Hydration provides thirst-quenching taste and maximum drinkability. Its tropical mix flavor is now available in 16-ounce aluminum cans throughout the Southeast. Download high resolution image

"Full Throttle Hydration is as refreshing and easy to drink as a sports drink, with the charge of Full Throttle energy," said Rafael Acevedo, Senior Brand Manager, Energy Drinks, Coca-Cola North America. "It gives guys the extra 'kick' they need to take their day 'Full Throttle.'"

Full Throttle Hydration will join the rest of the product line in carrying the tagline, "Go Full Throttle or Go Home™." Other Full Throttle products include Full Throttle Original, Full Throttle Unleaded, Full Throttle Blue Demon and Full Throttle Fury.

To help launch Full Throttle Hydration, Full Throttle is announcing its official sponsorship of kiteboarding, the latest craze in extreme water sports, and the 2008 Full Throttle Hydration Kiteboarding tour in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Delray Beach, Destin and Daytona on the July 4th holiday weekend. Tour giveaways include Full Throttle Hydration sampling, tee shirts, hats and Full Throttle-branded training kites.

"Kiteboarding embodies what it means to 'Go Full Throttle or Go Home'," said Acevedo. "The synergy of the sport and Full Throttle Hydration will bring the Full Throttle brand to a whole new level."

Full Throttle will give Hydration drinkers a chance to experience kiteboarding head-on through the Full Throttle Hydration Video Contest. Videos showcasing how Full Throttle Hydration helps users to "Go Full Throttle or Go Home" can be submitted through September 30, 2008 to www.fullthrottleenergy.com. One grand prize winner will receive $10,000 and the ultimate kiteboarding trip for two to learn from renowned Kiteboarder and co-founder of Eclipse Kites, Dimitri Maramenides. More information and official rules and regulations can be found on the website.

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