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Red Kap Signs With Off-Road Driver ‘Ballistic’ BJ Baldwin

Red Kap says it is gearing up for an "intriguing brand launch" in 2014 and 2015.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Red Kap, one of the world’s largest automotive apparel manufacturers, has signed with off-road racing champion “Ballistic” BJ Baldwin. Baldwin will debut the Red Kap logo on his race truck Fedor at the General Tire Mint 400 race. He and the Baldwin Motorsports crew will be outfitted with select Red Kap apparel for the 2014 race season.
 
Red Kap says it is gearing up for an "intriguing brand launch" in 2014 and 2015.
 
“BJ Baldwin is a passionate, talented off-road racer with a driven spirit to perform," said Chris Holcombe, vice president and general manager of distributor brands, Red Kap. "His ambitious character and unique style makes him a natural fit to represent the Red Kap brand. As we continue to focus on the development of performance features specifically for the automotive industry, we are excited to have Baldwin Motorsports put our products to the test in the world of off-road racing.”
 
Baldwin’s impressive racing record has earned him two consecutive Baja 1000 wins, SCORE championships (2013, 2012, 2009), BITD championship and King of the Desert title, Mint 400 win, as well as, first place finishes in SCORE Baja 500, San Felipe 250, BITD Silver State 300, Parker 425 and Bluewater Desert Challenge.  
 
“This year is going to be a great race season for Baldwin Motorsports.  I have been training all year preparing for this season and my team is excited to add Red Kap to our team,” said Baldwin.
 
Visit www.redkapautomotive.com/Distributors for a complete list of Red Kap Distributors.
 
 

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