Raybestos Brand Brakes Customer Gets to “Be a Pit Crew Member” for a Day
Mike and Kimberly Graham of Paces Ferry Exxon in Atlanta, won an experience most NASCAR fans can only dream of – a weekend spent in Charlotte at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, with exclusive access to the garages and pits and even a ride with Raybestos Rookie Juan Pablo Montoya – all courtesy of Raybestos brand brakes, the official brakes of NASCAR. The Grahams were the Grand Prize winners of the “Raybestos Pit Crew Member for a Day Sweepstakes,” which granted them the opportunity to be honorary members of the Robert Yates pit crew.
American Tire Distributors Acquires Martino Tire Wholesale Distribution Centers
American Tire Distributors (ATD) has reached an agreement to acquire the wholesale distribution centers of Martino Tire, further enhancing ATD’s service to tire retailers across the state of Florida. Martino Tire operated five wholesale distribution centers, 27 retail stores and two commercial centers. American Tire Distributors’ purchase only includes the five distribution centers, maintaining the company’s commitment to operate no retail locations, so as not to compete with the independent tire dealer.
Spicer Chassis Increases Control Arm Coverage by 129 Part Numbers; Publishes New Spicer Chassis eSelect Catalog
Spicer Chassis has increased its control arm coverage by 129 part numbers. The Spicer Professional Grade chassis part number announcement is part of a larger plan for Spicer to expand its first-to-market action plan, the company said. A full listing of these new part numbers can be found by calling on your local Spicer Chassis distributor or by using Spicer’s new electronic catalog system — eSelect.
Spicer Chassis Products Announces Joe Gibbs Racing Sponsorship
MCHENRY, IL – Affinia Under Vehicle Group and Spicer Chassis Products have teamed up with Joe Gibbs Racing to provide racing chassis products for the NEXTEL Cup and Busch Series programs. “The Spicer relationship with Joe Gibbs Racing is an extension of a long-standing partnership with Affinia,” said Ken Myers, brand manager for Spicer Chassis
Tenneco Announces Executive Appointments
Tenneco Inc. announced two executive appointments today. David Wardell has been named Tenneco’s new senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. Karel Van Bael has been promoted to vice president and general manager for the original equipment ride control business, Europe. Both appointments are effective immediately.
Affinia Announces Winners of the Raybestos “Pit Crew Member for a Day” Sweepstakes
MCHENRY, IL – Affinia Under Vehicle Group has announced the winners of the Raybestos brand brakes “Pit Crew Member for a Day” sweepstakes and a prize that includes roles as honorary pit crew members of Robert Yates Racing before the 2007 Bank of America 500 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Robert “Mike” Graham, a service technician
MACS 2007 Mobile A/C and Engine Cooling System Update Clinic Schedule Announced
LANSDALE, PA — Automotive technicians who want to enhance their mobile A/C and engine cooling system service knowledge should mark their calendars now for the 2007 edition of the MACS Worldwide Mobile A/C and Engine Cooling System Update clinics. MACS annual update clinics present information for the working technician that can be put to use
Clevite Engine Parts Crowns Engine Builders of the Year
Clevite Engine Parts recently announced the Clevite Engine Builders of the Year for the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, NASCAR Busch Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
New Hampshire Counter Pro Wins Affinia Under Vehicle Group’s Spicer Showdown
LAS VEGAS — With a $10,000 grand prize on the line, 16 technicians and counter professionals from across the country gathered around a Las Vegas poker table on Oct. 31 for the Spicer Showdown, an Affina Under Vehicle Group promotion. At the end of the evening, David Dunn, of Robbins Auto Parts in Hudson, NH,
Standards Testing Labs Names New Managing Director for China Office
MASSILLON, OH — Standards Testing Laboratories (STL), the world’s largest independent testing facility for tires, wheels and related automotive components, has named David Caniglia managing director of its Beijing, China-based sales office. In this position, Caniglia will be responsible for managing sales, which includes client development, estimates, needs assessment surveys and customer service in the