Morristown, NC – There are few engines more synonymous with the high performance heydays of Detroit than the “Hemi.” The hemispherical headed big block Chrysler engine set back-to-back records, whether on the salt flats, the quarter mile or on the tall banks of NASCAR. Cutting their teeth on those same tracks using the legendary “elephant” engine was Arrington Performance’s founder Buddy Arrington.

Fellow racer and friend to “The King,” Richard Petty, Arrington and Petty developed a mutual respect for the hemispherical combustion chambered engine, particularly as Petty – behind the wheel of his “Petty Blue” Plymouth won the first of a record-setting seven Daytona 500s. No slouch himself, Arrington competed in the Winston Cup series for 25 years, learning all the tricks to get the most out of the big Mopar powerplants.

This applied know-how quickly sprouted the beginnings of Arrington Performance. As more and more NASCAR and NHRA race teams (including Penske, Petty, and Ganassi) turned to Arrington, drivers from all walks of life came for one of their stroked Hemi engines and custom performance parts. Since then, Arrington has continuously been on the cutting edge of modern Hemi performance, introducing innovative new applications for late model American muscle cars, classics and hot rods.

Today, the company operates from a 105,000 square-foot facility that is home to one of the finest race engine development, manufacturing and testing programs in the business. Their team of race-seasoned engine builders, tuners, machinists and dyno operators have become so engrained in the world of Hemi performance that they have become a key Research and Development arm of Dodge Motorsports, earning several Dodge Manufacturing Awards, as well as multiple Craftsman Truck Series Manufacturers and the Engine Builders Awards.

It’s here in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains that Arrington Performance has grown from a couple family members and friends wrenching on their hot rods and race cars in a shared garage to a true center of top-level Hemi performance. Key to this legacy is using the right parts in their clients engines. MAHLE Motorsports have been the piston of choice of Arrington Performance for years.

“We learned of MAHLE through our NASCAR Cup, Nationwide and Camping World programs, and wouldn’t consider anything else for the street,” explained Arrington Performance President & CEO Eric Hruza. “We have never failed a MAHLE piston if the motor was used in accordance with the specs and design limits. AND we’ve seen a huge number of motors that have been used far in excess of the intended limits without a failure.”

MAHLE, the world’s largest piston manufacturer operates its U.S. Motorsports division in Morristown, TN. For more information, contact www.mahlemotorsports.com, or call toll free: 888-255-1942.

Stacey David and Revell are proud to announce the release of the RAT ROASTER model for 2013. The stunning 1932 Ford roadster that Stacey built on the TV show Stacey David’s GEARZ® is now available in 1:25th scale for everybody to build. The two things that make the RAT ROASTER car, and subsequently the model, so unique is that Stacey built the car in a late 60’s style and utilized a lot of aftermarket parts to do it. These add up to make a one-of-a-kind car in real life and a very desirable kit for the model builder. “It was very important to capture the vibe of the late 60’s with this car,” says David, “bobbed fenders, blown motor, big tires, bright paint; they are all part of that era.”

Rick Haas from Revell agrees and adds, “This car is so loaded with cool parts, that model builders have been clamoring to get the kits just to get the parts for other models they are building” The Coker tires, ET wheels, Sanderson headers, LeCarra steering wheel, Speedway seats, Weiand blower, Holley carbs, K&N velocity stacks, Cherry bomb mufflers, Moon tank, SoCal gauges, are all faithfully reproduced in 1:25th scale.

“It was also important to capture Stacey’s unique design features on the car”, continues Haas, “so we also faithfully reproduced the bobbed fenders, the ’56 Buick portholes in the hood top, and the microphone shifter.”

But probably the most unique feature of the new model kit is the inclusion of a 1:25th replica of the one-off Gibson 335 guitar that Stacey designed and built with the Gibson custom shop to match the car. “We are always trying to add neat little extras to our kits to make them really unique” said Haas. “The guitar is just something we HAD to do!”

The RAT ROASTER kit is available at any hobby shops where Revell models are sold, or you can get them directly from Revell’s website, or Stacey David’s website, but you better act quickly, because just like the real car, the kits are goin’ fast!………….

Stacey David is also available to appear to speak and to sign autographs at your corporate event or trade show. For more booking information, please contact Brian Zembrycki at brianz@rattletrapproductions.com

Oskaloosa, IA (April 24, 2013) – Kelderman Air Suspension Systems now offers a 2-Stage Rear Suspension System Bus Air Kit for bus and transit systems that provides dramatically improved ride comfort. The 2-Stage system is made of 3/8” steel, provides excellent roll resistance and a comfortable 2”-3” of additional travel. The kit comes complete with all necessary components and a built in dryer. No air tank is needed. It is virtually maintenance free and comes with a three-year parts and labor warranty.

The kits are available for Ford F-350, Ford F-450, Ford F-550, Ford E-350, Ford E-450, and Terrastar chassis systems. They have recently grown in popularity with local churches, nursing homes, universities, hotels, airports, casinos, limos and paratransit bus networks. Kelderman is proud to be working so closely with industry icons such as Glaval, Executive Coach Builders, Tiffany Coachworks, Turtle Top, Ameritrans, Star Trans Bus, El Dorado National and LGE Coachworks.

Ron Biss, a long time advocate for accessible transportation in MN, sits on advisory committees for accessible transportation. He recently completed a test ride on a brand new paratransit bus equipped with this Kelderman Suspension. The frequent ongoing complaint he hears is how rough paratransit buses ride, and as a wheelchair user himself, he was the perfect candidate for the test ride. “Many of the people who ride paratransit suffer with pain from injuries and disease, and a great many are elderly. It is difficult for them to tolerate the jarring and vibration typical of these buses,” stated Biss. “Expecting an uncomfortable, tortuous ride, I was surprised by no jarring and very little vibration. I’m convinced that a Kelderman add on air suspension system would be welcomed by many of those in the community of paratransit riders.”

Kelderman Air Suspension Systems, with over 40 years of operation, also offers a full line of air suspension systems for ambulances, light and medium duty trucks, motor coaches and trailers, as well as agricultural equipment. For more information, contact Lanny Lammers • 712-461-1972, lanny@kelderman.com or Rich Ludvigsen • 641-660-5432, rich@kelderman.com

Lancaster, NY (April 9, 2013) – Kristin Sowinski this month has been named Communications and Marketing Coordinator for Jiffy-tite OEM, Aftermarket and Motorsports initiatives.

Kristin has a unique background particularly suited for this role. Her experience includes Media, Marketing, and Web/Public Relations roles for World Racing Group at Watkins Glen, New York and Concord, North Carolina. She also has experience as an Event Planner for Charlotte Motor Speedway located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her most recent assignment was Promotions Assistant for Entercom Communications in Amherst, New York.

Kristin’s extensive background will be valuable in this new role as she helps in the development of new Aftermarket initiatives, as well as helping to manage the most aggressive Motorsports Consumer marketing campaign the company has ever implemented.

Kristin is a graduate of D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a concentration in Marketing and Sports Media.

Jiffy-tite Inc. is a Tier II OEM supplier of fluid connection systems for the automotive industry and is the OEM’s choice for plumbing connections on brands all over the world. There are over 400 million Jiffy-tite devices in service in over 20 brands of vehicles worldwide including Chevrolet, Ford, Cadillac, Dodge, Mercedes-Benz, Harley Davidson, Caterpillar and more.
Jiffy-tite Motorsports makes a full line of Quick-Connect Fluid Fittings to fit virtually any fuel, water, oil or transmission system on the market today. They are the fastest, most secure fittings in the industry and are widely used in both street performance and racing applications.

Marine City, MI (February 27, 2013) – Since GM’s introduction of the LS series of small block engines in 1998, the LS motors have quickly become the engine of choice for late model engine swaps, from street rods, vintage muscle cars, race cars and even off-road racers. Lightweight, durable and seemingly bulletproof, the LS motor – in all of its variations – is a plentiful source of cheap and reliable power.

Since 2007, all LS engines have used a different ECM with a 58X timing wheel on the crankshaft, and an electronic drive-by-wire throttle body. To make installation of one of these late model motors several steps easier, Howell Engine Developments has engineered an engine wiring harness for all 2006-2008 LS3/LS7 58X-equipped engines. These harnesses feature all the correct connectors to make hooking up the electronic engine and transmission controls as easy as plugging in the required connectors. Every connector is clearly labeled so there is no need to go searching for the right plug.

Howell’s LS3/LS7 wiring harnesses provide engine diagnostic capabilities right down to standard GM code output, an industry standard diagnostic port and check engine light making it compatible with all Chevrolet dealer and aftermarket diagnostic tools, and are made with GM/Packard high temperature wire, original equipment Packard Weatherpack connectors, and high temperature coverings to ensure the highest standard of reliability and a clean look under the hood.

The engine ECM does not control the automatic transmission.

At Howell Engine Developments, we choose to sell only the best quality components, and all are covered by a money back guarantee. For additional information, visit www.howellefi.com or call 810-765-5100. Howell Engine Developments is located at 6201 Industrial Way, Marine City, MI, 48039.

Rockin’ For The Country Battle Of The Bands Needs Artists Signed By April 15 For Military And Families Fundraiser

Multi State Event Series Designed to Help Manage Stressors Related to Military Life and Deployments

A Cowboy Town, a Family Theme Park and Event Complex is Chosen Site

WHO: A Cowboy Town, in conjunction with national non-profit Horses4Heroes, and Nevada non-profit Rockin’ for the Warriors, will host the family friendly two day event.

WHAT: Nashville is one stop on the four state Rockin’ for the Country Battle of the Bands tour which also includes San Antonio, TX, Branson, MO, and Las Vegas, NV. The call for band participation will be closed on April 15. The event will take place on the grounds of A Cowboy Town and will include Horseback Lead Arounds, Stick Horse Races, Corn Hole, Horse Painting, Steer Roping, Face Painting, Balloon Artists, and of course live Country and Rock & Roll Music.

Ticket price is $25 for ages 13 and older and includes a meal voucher, “I Support our Military T-Shirt”, arm bands for kids, voting ballot for your favorite band, and awesome live music.

WHEN: Saturday, May 25 & Sunday, May 26 1 PM – 9 PM

WHERE: 3667 Knight Drive, Whites Creek, TN 37189

Media Contact:
A Cowboy Town | Zan Martin, 615-330-5622, zan.martin@martincoadvertising.com

March 22, 2013 – HammerHead® Housings is excited to announce an alliance with NitroPlate® High Temperature Coatings to offer a NitroPlate® coating option for their bulletproof bolt in GM 12 bolt based HammerHead® differential housings.

“We are proud to offer this great NitroPlate® coating finish option for our HammerHead® IRS housing for the 5th Generation Camaro and all upcoming HammerHead® applications. This custom NitroPlate® coating bonds to the metal and provides a beautiful and durable finish as well as some heat and flow performance benefits that really set it apart from run of the mill powder coating.” says Jeff Lee of HammerHead Housings LLC.

NitroPlate’s Kevin Cradduck said, “We at NitroPlate® are thrilled to be associated with the fine folks at HammerHead® Housings. To be involved with such an innovative new product is extremely gratifying. Hammerhead Housing customers will have the option of specifying NitroPlate® Coatings in either satin black or silver. Both coatings are highly engineered materials containing PTFE which yields extreme durability; improved lubricant drainback, and reduced operating temperatures. Because of the coatings’ resistance to virtually all lubricants, cleaners and common automotive chemicals, owners will find cleaning and maintenance to be very easy.”

The cost for the coating will be an additional $200 to the HammerHead® kit price (Camaro kits start at $5499.99), and is available in satin black or silver finish.

Visit www.hammerheadhousing.com and www.nitroplate.com for more information.

NitroPlate® is a trademark of Servitech Industries LLC.
HammerHead® is a trademark of HammerHead Housings L.L.C.

Nashville, TN (February 26, 2013) – Servitech Industries, the parent company of NitroPlate, has launched it’s new website at www.servitechindustries.com which will be a portal for engineers and industrial clients to easily find exactly the right coating for their specific applications and begin the quoting process.

The site features a comprehensive overview of Servitech Industries’ facilities, coating services, processes, lab testing/validation services, and coating brands, on-point specifications for all major OEM automotive and industrial coating applications. Servitech Industries offers an an easy way for industrial clients and engineers to contact us for a quote.

Founded in 1988, Servitech Industries, Inc. is North America’s premier US applicator of Praxair SermaGard coatings for OEM automotive and industrial applications and is the creator of RoBo Coat coatings, Rubicon Coatings and the NitroPlate process(es) and brands. Centrally located in Nashville, Tennessee, Servitech is ISO/TS 16949:2009 approved and ISO 9001:2008 registered, and provides coating services to the automotive, heavy truck, appliance, construction, utility, commercial lighting, and HVAC industries.

ISO/TS 16949:2009 and ISO 9001:2008 registered.

For more information on Servitech Industries, please visit www.servitechindustries.com or call 615-227-9899

On a temperate Gainesville, Florida, afternoon, Brown chewed up the Auto-Plus Raceway 1,000-foot stretch at a scorching 3.761-second elapsed time at 318.77mph. That pass put Brown over the top, earning him the points lead with his 22nd victory in Top Fuel – his 38th overall – and a first at Gainesville.

When hearing the news, an elated Don Schumacher called the feat “a tremendous reward” and continued on to say, “My family, and I are thrilled and pleased.” According to Competition Plus’ Bobby Bennett and Susan Wade, Schumacher’s “voice broke as he recalled that his team won both nitro-class championships with Brown in Top Fuel and Jack Beckman in Funny Car but he had no time to enjoy that moment because his mother passed away the day after the race. I haven’t had joy, really, since then. Today brings a special meaning to all of my efforts out here for all these years, from the mid-60s to today.”

When approached for a comment, Brown relayed, “Our Matco Tools-Toyota guys were in the zone all day. We had to execute because Top Fuel is, by far, the toughest it has ever been. You can’t take any of these guys lightly, because if you do, you’re going home. To win now, you have to have every piece of the pie. You can’t have three-quarters of it and expect to win anymore.  We have so many great teams at DSR that pull together. When you have a great group of people digging in like that, those kind of numbers pop up on the board. It was all of us together. It wasn’t just my team. It was all of us together.”

Backed by a five year, 100,000-mile warranty, E3 Spark Plugs, with it’s DiamondFIRE side-wire electrode, projects the combustion spark in a way that more quickly ignites the air/fuel mixture thereby creating a significantly faster and larger flame kernel. In effect, this burns more of the available fuel, resulting in increased combustion efficiency for improved power and fuel economy with reduced emissions. E3 Spark Plugs are now available for most automotive, small engine and powersports applications at automotive and home improvement retail stores nationwide. E3 Glow Plugs are being introduced at the SEMA show in Las Vegas this week. Formore information and complete test results, visit www.e3sparkplugs.com

Images courtesy of Competition Plus/Roger Richards

Lancaster, NY (February 26, 2013) – The 52nd annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start Batteries, held this past February 9th through the 12th, saw some amazing high octane action. Jiffy-tite Motorsports was on hand for all the nitro methane-burning excitement and cheered as official sponsored racers brought home some Wallys and other podium finishes.

Jimmy DeFrank clinched a fantastic double win in both Stock and Super Stock in his ’69 Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Cobalt respectively; as Mike Cotten earned a respectable Runner Up In Super Stock and Mike Iacono took another Runner Up podium finish in Stock class.

For 2013, Jiffy-tite Motorsport’s on site Race Support will be in attendance at this upcoming South Georgia (March 8-10), the Gator Nationals (March 14-17), and Jeg’s Sports Nationals the following weekend (March 22-24); as well as Duane LaFleur, Jiffy-tite’s Motorsports Manager will be racing his ’68 Super Gas Camaro as well as providing race support.

Jiffy-tite Motorsports is once again a major NHRA contingency sponsor. To participate, racers must run Jiffy-tite Motorsports products, have decal visible on your car and proof of purchase, and you can win money for winner and runner up at NHRA National or Divisional events. It’s that simple.

For more information about the easy to use 2000, 3000 & 5000 series Jiffy-tite Quick-Connect Fluid Fittings, or any of their Quick Connect systems, please call Duane LaFleur at Jiffy-tite Motorsports: 1-888-605-7788, or visit www.jiffy-tite.com.