Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 17, 2012, Advance Auto Parts, Inc., or the Company, issued a press release setting forth its financial results for its first quarter ended April 21, 2012. This release also includes forward looking statements related to the Company's 2012 fiscal year. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number

99.1 Press Release, dated May 17, 2012, issued by Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

Note: The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.

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