X0304 4 2012-03-01 0 0001158449 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC AAP 0001426811 Norona Michael A ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, INC. 5008 AIRPORT RD ROANOKE VA 24012 0 1 0 0 EVP, Chief Financial Officer Common Stock 2012-03-01 4 A 0 4722 A 44180 D Common Stock 2012-03-01 4 F 0 1620 85.98 D 42560 D Stock Appreciation Right 25.81 2012-03-01 4 A 0 47982 0 A 2012-03-01 2015-11-17 Common Stock 47982 47982 D As previously reported, on November 17, 2008, the reporting person received an equity award, a portion of which was subject to the registrant achieving certain pre-determined financial performance targets, subject to certification by the registrant's Compensation Committee.? Effective March 1, 2012 it was determined that these performance conditions had been achieved at the maximum level.?The reported amount of common stock and stock appreciation rights (SARs) are fully vested and collectively represent the maximum vesting level under this award. Represents shares withheld to satisfy a tax withholding obligation upon the vesting of restricted stock. /s/ Rachel E. Geiersbach, as Attorney-in-Fact for Michael A. Norona 2012-03-05