Sauble Speedway 2007 Banquet Photo Gallery
On Saturday, Nov. 17, Sauble Speedway held its year-end banquet. During the proceedings, Joe and Sue Chisholm announced that they had sold the popular stock car facility to a family that has a long history of participation in the sport at Sauble and elsewhere.
From saublespeedway.com: "Joe Chisholm announced the sale of Sauble Speedway to Jason and Aimee Thom. Jason is the son of Bruce Thom of Thom Construction in Owen Sound. Jason in his early teens started racing at Sauble Speedway in a Late Model, Jason advanced his career to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series . Jason and Aimee have a lot to offer the sport of auto racing."
All the best to the Thoms as they put their mark on Sauble Speedway. And congratulations to the Chisholms for their efforts at Sauble and with the long-running ALSTAR Late Model Series.
Thanks to Joe and Sue Chisholm for the photos from the banquet. A PDF of the winners and other award winners is located here.
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CRC: Mitsubishi announces three-year travel, contingency and award programs
Mississauga, ONT. (Nov. 21, 2007) - MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Totally consistent with Mitsubishi's international racing and rally heritage, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc. (MMSCAN) have announced a three year commitment to a national "rally support program" that encourages amateur participation in organized rallysport - and directly benefits competitors, volunteers, promoters, organizers and fans of the Canadian Rally Championship (CRC). Canadian rally and motorsport enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating Mitsubishi's formal involvement with the Canadian rally scene ever since Mitsubishi arrived in Canada five years ago, and will no doubt enthusiastically welcome this announcement.
Launched under the aggressive banner "Mitsubishi. We've come to race.", this multi-tiered program has been carefully structured to provide several levels of support for all eligible Mitsubishi competitors - plus additional merit based rewards, and recognition for achieving certain goals. This singular program is designed to complement existing CRC programs, to offer meaningful assistance for private competitors, and to help infuse the Mitsubishi brand and competitive philosophy into the fabric of the Canadian rally community and its fans.
"The benefits of Mitsubishi's on-going success in world rally championship wins can be seen directly in the automotive engineering and design success of the all new 2008 Lancer Evolution", said Koji Soga, President and CEO of MMSCAN. "The innovation and benefits brought to our street vehicles can be linked directly to our motorsports heritage."
"Mitsubishi is revered for its durability and engineering prowess" said Larry Futers, Director National Marketing, MMSCAN, "Our cars and trucks have competed in organized competitions all over the world. Events like Paris to Dakar, the Monte Carlo Rally, the Baja 1000, and, the formula one of rallying; the World Rally Championship. But in Canada, we're not that well known, yet."
The new program will debut on the weekend of Nov 24-25 in Bancroft Ontario, at the Rally of the Tall Pines - an internationally known motorsport event, and the last competition of the 2007 Canadian Rally Championship calendar. Eligible events for the Mitsubishi Rally Support Program include all six Canadian Rally Championship events - which begin in February of each year and finish in November - and Targa Newfoundland, a unique, high speed, pavement only adventure that takes place on public roads in Newfoundland every September, and hosts exotic rally cars from around the world.
Key elements of the three year Mitsubishi Rally Support Program:
Money for Travel - A travel subsidy will be provided to all eligible Mitsubishi teams entered in Canadian Rally Championship events. Amounts will vary between $200 and $400 depending on the distance traveled by the competitor.
Subsidized Entry Fee - All eligible Mitsubishi rally teams that start a Canadian Rally Championship event, or Targa Newfoundland, will receive $600.
Event Awards Contingencies - A results based rewards program featuring cash awards for overall finishes in both Canadian Rally Championship Events and Targa Newfoundland. Winners will be divided into two categories - 2WD ($250, $500, $1,000) and AWD ($750, $1,000, $1,250).
The Mitsubishi Cup - Year end awards and recognition for participating teams, with categories for both 2WD and AWD. To provide the resources needed to achieve in the following season, the Mitsubishi Cup will award the top ranking Mitsubishi teams with cash prizes ($1,250, $2,500, $5,000) for both 2WD and AWD competitors
Local Event Support - The program also includes support for some local rally events and digs deep into the grass roots to acknowledge the contribution of the volunteers who are the core of the sport.
Getting on the Web - Beginning in the 2008 season, space will be reserved on an upcoming Mitsubishi Rally website where participating teams will have the opportunity to showcase their efforts, post videos and blog entries, dialogue with fellow racers, and reach out to fans.
Merchandise / Promotion - Mitsubishi branded clothing and other promotional items will be provided to participating teams and some volunteers, with plans to make this clothing available to the public through dealers shortly thereafter. Promotional displays and a strong Mitsubishi presence will be part of every CRC event. And event organizers will be compensated for Mitsubishi's use of space.
"It's all about the competitors, continued Futers, "we want young Canadians competing in our cars. Tough as nails competition in a controlled environment. That's why we're in this. To encourage organized participation, to get folks talking, to spread our style, our philosophy, our enthusiasm. I want to see a red wave of Mitsubishi jackets at every rally, because we're here to race."
This enthusiastic sentiment is clearly reflected in initial comments from CRC entrants. "As a competitor who has competed every year since 2002 in the Canadian Rally Championship, I am over the moon to see Mitsubishi officially involved. Not only is the whole history of the brand interwoven with rally, but as a driver and car builder I can tell you that the Mitsubishi Evolution is the best out of the box rally car that there is. That's why I run them. Also, this program is very well thought out and will be a huge assistance to competitors running Mitsubishis. And Mitsubishi teams are some of the most die-hard competitors of all." said rally driver and car builder Andrew Comrie-Picard. For more information and pictures go to Andrew's site at, http://www.musketeerracing.com/
"A multi-facetted program like the one announced by Mitsubishi in Canada will have a very positive impact on the sport in this country. It is not only excellent incentive for existing competitors, I'm sure it will attract new teams and raise the level of competition everywhere," said Jorge Dascollas, president of the Canadian Association of Rallysport. "This is a very welcome development from a much respected company with a great motorsport history."
Vehicle Eligibility - Open to any entrant of any Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vehicle of any age and any entrant of any other Mitsubishi automobile of model year 1998 or later. To be eligible for the awards, the entrant must be considered a starter of the event under CARS rules. Any vehicles entered by MMSCAN are not eligible for program awards.
Canadian Rally Championship events are national in scope and are run by the Canadian Association of Rallysport (CARS) under the auspices of the ASN / FIA, the world governing body for motorsport. These events are comprised of fully prepared rally cars racing against the clock in "special stages" on closed public roads in every imaginable road condition, day and night, winter and summer. Often traveling at speeds over 160 km per hour these high strung competition vehicles containing a driver and a navigator showcase the ultimate in car control and are a blast to watch. Rallysport is growing steadily in North America and Mitsubishi has been a leader worldwide in this sport for many years. More information on Rallysport may be obtained at http://www.carsrally.ca/CARSRally/.
Targa Newfoundland is one of three remaining all tarmac road / rally events in the world, the others being held in Tasmania and New Zealand. Various classes of fully prepared rally cars and carefully prepared production cars compete in several categories over five consecutive days on the public highways. It is a grueling test of courage, skill and determination where, as the organizers say, cars are driven as they were meant to be, within an organized framework. More information on Targa Newfoundland may be found at http://www.targanewfoundland.com/.
The advent of the Mitsubishi Rally Support Program is timely as the motorsport world is widely anticipating the spring 2008 introduction of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution high performance AWD compact sedan, to the Canadian market. The Evolution is a state of the art performance vehicle almost ready to rally, out of the box.
"The whole company is excited about the Lancer Evolution" said Futers, "It's a magical car and it comes at a magical time for Mitsubishi in Canada."
From Susan Elliott / Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.
Launched under the aggressive banner "Mitsubishi. We've come to race.", this multi-tiered program has been carefully structured to provide several levels of support for all eligible Mitsubishi competitors - plus additional merit based rewards, and recognition for achieving certain goals. This singular program is designed to complement existing CRC programs, to offer meaningful assistance for private competitors, and to help infuse the Mitsubishi brand and competitive philosophy into the fabric of the Canadian rally community and its fans.
"The benefits of Mitsubishi's on-going success in world rally championship wins can be seen directly in the automotive engineering and design success of the all new 2008 Lancer Evolution", said Koji Soga, President and CEO of MMSCAN. "The innovation and benefits brought to our street vehicles can be linked directly to our motorsports heritage."
"Mitsubishi is revered for its durability and engineering prowess" said Larry Futers, Director National Marketing, MMSCAN, "Our cars and trucks have competed in organized competitions all over the world. Events like Paris to Dakar, the Monte Carlo Rally, the Baja 1000, and, the formula one of rallying; the World Rally Championship. But in Canada, we're not that well known, yet."
The new program will debut on the weekend of Nov 24-25 in Bancroft Ontario, at the Rally of the Tall Pines - an internationally known motorsport event, and the last competition of the 2007 Canadian Rally Championship calendar. Eligible events for the Mitsubishi Rally Support Program include all six Canadian Rally Championship events - which begin in February of each year and finish in November - and Targa Newfoundland, a unique, high speed, pavement only adventure that takes place on public roads in Newfoundland every September, and hosts exotic rally cars from around the world.
Key elements of the three year Mitsubishi Rally Support Program:
Money for Travel - A travel subsidy will be provided to all eligible Mitsubishi teams entered in Canadian Rally Championship events. Amounts will vary between $200 and $400 depending on the distance traveled by the competitor.
Subsidized Entry Fee - All eligible Mitsubishi rally teams that start a Canadian Rally Championship event, or Targa Newfoundland, will receive $600.
Event Awards Contingencies - A results based rewards program featuring cash awards for overall finishes in both Canadian Rally Championship Events and Targa Newfoundland. Winners will be divided into two categories - 2WD ($250, $500, $1,000) and AWD ($750, $1,000, $1,250).
The Mitsubishi Cup - Year end awards and recognition for participating teams, with categories for both 2WD and AWD. To provide the resources needed to achieve in the following season, the Mitsubishi Cup will award the top ranking Mitsubishi teams with cash prizes ($1,250, $2,500, $5,000) for both 2WD and AWD competitors
Local Event Support - The program also includes support for some local rally events and digs deep into the grass roots to acknowledge the contribution of the volunteers who are the core of the sport.
Getting on the Web - Beginning in the 2008 season, space will be reserved on an upcoming Mitsubishi Rally website where participating teams will have the opportunity to showcase their efforts, post videos and blog entries, dialogue with fellow racers, and reach out to fans.
Merchandise / Promotion - Mitsubishi branded clothing and other promotional items will be provided to participating teams and some volunteers, with plans to make this clothing available to the public through dealers shortly thereafter. Promotional displays and a strong Mitsubishi presence will be part of every CRC event. And event organizers will be compensated for Mitsubishi's use of space.
"It's all about the competitors, continued Futers, "we want young Canadians competing in our cars. Tough as nails competition in a controlled environment. That's why we're in this. To encourage organized participation, to get folks talking, to spread our style, our philosophy, our enthusiasm. I want to see a red wave of Mitsubishi jackets at every rally, because we're here to race."
This enthusiastic sentiment is clearly reflected in initial comments from CRC entrants. "As a competitor who has competed every year since 2002 in the Canadian Rally Championship, I am over the moon to see Mitsubishi officially involved. Not only is the whole history of the brand interwoven with rally, but as a driver and car builder I can tell you that the Mitsubishi Evolution is the best out of the box rally car that there is. That's why I run them. Also, this program is very well thought out and will be a huge assistance to competitors running Mitsubishis. And Mitsubishi teams are some of the most die-hard competitors of all." said rally driver and car builder Andrew Comrie-Picard. For more information and pictures go to Andrew's site at, http://www.musketeerracing.com/
"A multi-facetted program like the one announced by Mitsubishi in Canada will have a very positive impact on the sport in this country. It is not only excellent incentive for existing competitors, I'm sure it will attract new teams and raise the level of competition everywhere," said Jorge Dascollas, president of the Canadian Association of Rallysport. "This is a very welcome development from a much respected company with a great motorsport history."
Vehicle Eligibility - Open to any entrant of any Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vehicle of any age and any entrant of any other Mitsubishi automobile of model year 1998 or later. To be eligible for the awards, the entrant must be considered a starter of the event under CARS rules. Any vehicles entered by MMSCAN are not eligible for program awards.
Canadian Rally Championship events are national in scope and are run by the Canadian Association of Rallysport (CARS) under the auspices of the ASN / FIA, the world governing body for motorsport. These events are comprised of fully prepared rally cars racing against the clock in "special stages" on closed public roads in every imaginable road condition, day and night, winter and summer. Often traveling at speeds over 160 km per hour these high strung competition vehicles containing a driver and a navigator showcase the ultimate in car control and are a blast to watch. Rallysport is growing steadily in North America and Mitsubishi has been a leader worldwide in this sport for many years. More information on Rallysport may be obtained at http://www.carsrally.ca/CARSRally/.
Targa Newfoundland is one of three remaining all tarmac road / rally events in the world, the others being held in Tasmania and New Zealand. Various classes of fully prepared rally cars and carefully prepared production cars compete in several categories over five consecutive days on the public highways. It is a grueling test of courage, skill and determination where, as the organizers say, cars are driven as they were meant to be, within an organized framework. More information on Targa Newfoundland may be found at http://www.targanewfoundland.com/.
The advent of the Mitsubishi Rally Support Program is timely as the motorsport world is widely anticipating the spring 2008 introduction of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution high performance AWD compact sedan, to the Canadian market. The Evolution is a state of the art performance vehicle almost ready to rally, out of the box.
"The whole company is excited about the Lancer Evolution" said Futers, "It's a magical car and it comes at a magical time for Mitsubishi in Canada."
From Susan Elliott / Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.
The Rock is Back
Gene McLaurin, Mayor of Rockingham, NC was the first in line to purchase tickets. �I am proud to be the first purchaser to the inaugural race at Rockingham Speedway,� said Mayor McLaurin. �Andy Hillenburg and staff are off to a great start and I hope race fans will join me as we get ready to return to The Rock.�
Tickets for both events are now on sale to the public, just in time for the Holidays. The Carolina 500 ticket prices are $35 for all seats in the Front Stretch Rockingham Grandstands and $30 for all seats in the Turns 1 and 2 Grandstands. Infield General Admission is $20 per person for the 312-lap event on Sunday.
Saturday May 3rd will feature two qualifying sessions to determine the race field for the 50-car starting grid. Saturday tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under as well as free admission for service men and women in uniform in each grandstand and for the infield General Admission. Practice on Friday May 2nd will be open free to the public.
Ticket prices for the American 200, the first race for the Hooter�s Pro Cup Series at the Rockingham Speedway are $25 for reserved seats located in the Turns 1 and 2 Grandstands, $28 for reserved seats in the Rockingham Grandstands and $20 for infield General Admission.
Practice and qualifying for the 200-lap Hooter�s Pro Cup event will be held on Friday October 31st. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under and free for kids dressed in costume as well as service men and women in uniform.
Fans can also purchase Combo Tickets for both events at a price of $58 for reserved seats in the Rockingham Front stretch and $50 for reserved seats in the Turns 1 and 2 Grandstands.
Rockingham Speedway will also offer special sections reserved for families in both grandstands that are free of smoke and alcohol.
From Rockingham Raceway Park
Heading to the Rally of the Tall Pines? Don't forget this!
Click here or on the cover (at right) to download the 2007 Rally of the Tall Pines Spectator Guide, which was produced by Inside Track Communications. The main event takes place this Saturday (Nov. 24) in the Bancroft (ON) area. The PDF file of the 32-page Spectator Guide is almost 6 Mb and includes everything you'll need to enjoy the event, including schedules, maps, entry lists and team profiles.
For more information about the Rall of the Tall Pines, click here.
OSCAAR 2007 Banquet Photo Gallery, by Dave Franks
130 pictures from Dave Franks (Thanks Dave!) from the 2007 OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Model Series banquet, held on Nov. 17. Congratulations to champion Derrick Tiemersma and his team on their season, as well as to all the other members of the OSCAAR family. The issue of Inside Track currently on press features our extensive OSCAAR Year In Review section, so watch for that in the mail starting next week.
NASCAR Nextel Cup: Season in Review
From NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2007) – Sixteen drivers won NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series races, including all 12 drivers who participated in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup.
The lead in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup changed hands following each of the first five Chase races, but Jeff Gordon led the point standings in each of the next four weeks following consecutive victories at Talladega and Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Jimmie Johnson posted three consecutive victories at Martinsville, Atlanta and Texas to move back into the lead in the championship standings by 30 points. His fourth straight win (Phoenix) gave Johnson an 86-point lead entering the season finale where he posted a seventh-place finish to claim his second straight series title.
2007 Season Highlights
• At Bristol, The Car of Tomorrow made its debut.
• At Talladega, Jeff Gordon won his 77th career race, breaking a tie with Dale Earnhardt for sixth on the all-time win list. Gordon had tied Earnhardt’s mark of 76 wins the prior week in Phoenix.
• Hendrick Motorsports posted six consecutive victories (second Talladega through second Phoenix), the first time since Petty Enterprises won 10 straight in 1967 that an organization had won six straight.
• Four drivers posted career-first victories: Casey Mears, Martin Truex Jr., Juan Pablo Montoya and Clint Bowyer.
• With his win at Infineon Raceway, Montoya, from Colombia, became the first foreign-born race winner since Canadian Earl Ross in 1974.
• Two of the top-10 closest finishes since the advent of electronic timing (1993) have occurred this season, both at Daytona International Speedway. The Daytona 500 on Feb. 18 had a ninth-closest margin of victory of 0.020 and the Pepsi 400 on July 7 had a margin of victory of 0.005, which is tied for second-closest.
• Jimmie Johnson posted four consecutive victories (Martinsville-Phoenix) – the longest winning streak in Chase history – and the first time a driver had won four straight since Jeff Gordon in 1998.
All-time Record
• Jeff Gordon scored his 12th restrictor-plate victory with his win at Talladega and became the all-time leader in restrictor-plate victories. He broke a tie with Dale Earnhardt.
Qualifying
• There have been 18 different Bud Pole winners led by Jeff Gordon (seven). Qualifying was canceled at Texas, second Daytona and Watkins Glen due to inclement weather.
• The all-time record for the number of different pole winners is 24 (1957) and the Modern Era record is 18 (1997, 2001 and 2007).
• There were four first-time pole winners this season: Clint Bowyer, Reed Sorenson, J.J. Yeley and Martin Truex Jr.
• There has been a first-time pole winner each season since 1987 – 21 consecutive years.
• Ryan Newman’s pole at Atlanta ended a streak of 20 races without a pole – the longest of his career.
• Jimmie Johnson leads all other drivers with 26 top-10 starts this season.
• Every pole winner led a lap in the race in which he won the pole except for J.J. Yeley at the second Michigan race.
The Races
• There were 16 different race winners, led by Jimmie Johnson (10).
• There were four first-time race winners this season: Casey Mears, Martin Truex Jr., Juan Pablo Montoya and Clint Bowyer.
• There were back-to-back victories eight times this season:
Jimmie Johnson (Las Vegas-Atlanta), (California-Richmond) and (Martinsville-Atlanta-Texas-Phoenix)
Jeff Gordon (Phoenix-Talladega) and (Talladega-Lowe’s)
Tony Stewart (Chicago-Indianapolis).
• There were four season sweeps this season: Jimmie Johnson (Richmond, Martinsville and Atlanta) and Jeff Gordon (Talladega).
• Four races were won from the pole in 2007: Phoenix (Jeff Gordon), Talladega (Jeff Gordon), second Richmond (Jimmie Johnson) and second New Hampshire (Clint Bowyer).
• Jeff Gordon posted 21 top-five and 30 top-10 finishes – both more than any other driver. Gordon’s 30 top-10 finishes broke the modern era record for top-10s in a season held by Dale Jarrett (1999).
• There were four final lap passes for the victory this season – both Daytona races, Texas and second Talladega.
Sweeps
• There have been 158 season sweeps in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series.
• Jimmie Johnson won both races at Richmond, Martinsville and Atlanta this season – giving him nine career season sweeps. Johnson has posted at least one season sweep in five of the last six seasons (he did not sweep a track in 2006).
• Richard Petty holds the all-time record for season sweeps with 23.
• Jeff Gordon swept Talladega, just the seventh time a driver has won both races in a season at Talladega.
Laps Completed
• No driver completed every lap in 2007.
• Kevin Harvick led the series in laps completed with 10,431 of 10,582.
Laps Led
• No driver led in every race this season.
• Jimmie Johnson led in 24 races, more than any other driver.
• Jeff Gordon leads in bonus points for leading laps with 150.
• Jeff Gordon has led a series-high 1,300 of the 10,582 laps – 12.3% of the laps raced.
• Thirteen different drivers have led the most laps in a race: Jeff Gordon (seven), Kurt Busch (five), Tony Stewart and Matt Kenseth (four), Denny Hamlin (three), Clint Bowyer, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch (two), Carl Edwards, Robby Gordon, Kasey Kahne (one).
Rookie Performance
• Juan Pablo Montoya won the 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Raybestos Rookie of the Year Award. Montoya lead David Ragan by 24 points in the final tally (276-252).
• Four different drivers were the highest-finishing rookie at least once this season: Juan Pablo Montoya (17), David Ragan (14), Paul Menard (four) and AJ Allmendinger (two).
• The best finish by a rookie has been first by Juan Pablo Montoya at Infineon Raceway.
• Juan Pablo Montoya (20th) ranked highest among the rookies in the point standings.
Penalties
• There have been 537 on-track penalties issued this season.
• Every team that has competed in two or more races this season has received at least one on-track penalty.
• Penalty Recap:
Pitting Before Pit Road is Open 316
Too Fast Entering Pit Road 37
Too Fast Exiting Pit Road 81
Others 103
Points
• Only two drivers have ranked in the top 12 in points for every race: Jeff Burton and Jeff Gordon.
• Robby Gordon finished the season ranked 26th in the points – the highest of those who did not compete in every race.
The Chase
• Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon both had 5,210 points after the first Chase race. Johnson held the number one position based on the tiebreaker of six wins to Gordon’s four.
• Gordon assumed the points lead at Dover with Johnson retaking the top spot after Kansas.
• The third change in the point leader took place at Talladega when Gordon moved back into the lead.
• The fourth change in the point leader came after Texas with Johnson regaining the lead by 30 points.
• The 77-point margin that Jimmie Johnson claimed the 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup championship by was the largest margin in the history of the Chase.
Changes up Front
The record for changes in the point leader in the four year history of the Chase is four (2006 and 2007). The fourth change in the point leader in both seasons took place in the eighth race.
Manufacturer
• Chevrolet won the manufacturer point standings with 290 points to 208 for Ford, 178 for Dodge and 116 for Toyota.
• Chevrolet clinched the manufacturers’ championship at Richmond.
• Chevrolet won 26 races. Ford had seven wins and Dodge three.
• Chevrolet scored its 600th NASCAR NEXTEL Cup victory with Kyle Busch’s win at Bristol. Busch’s victory was the first for the Chevrolet Impala since Wendell Scott won at Jacksonville (Fla.) Speedway Park on Dec. 1, 1963.
• Toyota scored its first NASCAR NEXTEL Cup top five when Brian Vickers finished fifth at Charlotte in May and its best finish of the season with Dave Blaney’s third-place posting at second Talladega.
• Chevrolet posted 26 victories this season, breaking a tie with Buick (1982) for the most victories by a manufacturer in the modern era. Plymouth holds the all-time record for victories in a season with 31 in 1967 – a 49-race season.
MAHLE Clevite Canada Completes Acquisition of Engine Parts One
NIAGARA ON THE LAKE, ONTARIO (NOV. 15, 2007) - MAHLE Clevite Canada ULC announced today that they completed the purchase of Canadian Engine Parts 1 Inc. Engine Parts 1 currently serves the Canadian engine parts market with 5 strategically located warehouses across the country - this Acquisition transfers ownership to MAHLE Clevite Canada.
This transaction enables MAHLE Clevite to position itself to better service the needs of the Canadian engine parts market. Additionally, this supports the implementation of the MAHLE Clevite value-added initiatives allowing them to focus directly on servicing the engine parts aftermarket in concert with their customer base. This MAHLE Clevite initiative also establishes an important step in assuring our valued customers of the long-term commitment for the supply of MAHLE Original, Clevite, Perfect Circle and Victor Reinz products.
Michael Tate, MAHLE Clevite general manager says, "The acquisition of Engine Parts 1 is a great arrangement for our customers. It allows us to deliver our premier engine parts, combined with the utmost level of service and engine expertise that we are known for."
MAHLE Clevite Inc. is one of the world's largest suppliers of pistons, valve train parts, engine bearings, piston rings, and engine gaskets. MAHLE Clevite brands include MAHLE Original® pistons, assemblies, valves, cylinder liners, Clevite® engine bearings and engine parts, Victor Reinz® gaskets and Perfect Circle® piston rings. In addition, Clevite®, Victor Reinz® and Perfect Circle® are official NASCAR® Performance Products. MAHLE Clevite's Internet address is www.mahleclevite.com.
The MAHLE Group is one of the 30 largest automotive suppliers worldwide. As the leading manufacturer of combustion engine components, systems and peripherals, MAHLE is among the top 3 suppliers for piston systems, cylinder components, valve train systems via air management systems and liquid management systems. MAHLE employs more than 40,000 employees in 110 production plants and in seven research and development centers. In 2006, MAHLE generated sales in excess of EUR 4.3 billion (USD 5.8 billion).
This transaction enables MAHLE Clevite to position itself to better service the needs of the Canadian engine parts market. Additionally, this supports the implementation of the MAHLE Clevite value-added initiatives allowing them to focus directly on servicing the engine parts aftermarket in concert with their customer base. This MAHLE Clevite initiative also establishes an important step in assuring our valued customers of the long-term commitment for the supply of MAHLE Original, Clevite, Perfect Circle and Victor Reinz products.
Michael Tate, MAHLE Clevite general manager says, "The acquisition of Engine Parts 1 is a great arrangement for our customers. It allows us to deliver our premier engine parts, combined with the utmost level of service and engine expertise that we are known for."
MAHLE Clevite Inc. is one of the world's largest suppliers of pistons, valve train parts, engine bearings, piston rings, and engine gaskets. MAHLE Clevite brands include MAHLE Original® pistons, assemblies, valves, cylinder liners, Clevite® engine bearings and engine parts, Victor Reinz® gaskets and Perfect Circle® piston rings. In addition, Clevite®, Victor Reinz® and Perfect Circle® are official NASCAR® Performance Products. MAHLE Clevite's Internet address is www.mahleclevite.com.
The MAHLE Group is one of the 30 largest automotive suppliers worldwide. As the leading manufacturer of combustion engine components, systems and peripherals, MAHLE is among the top 3 suppliers for piston systems, cylinder components, valve train systems via air management systems and liquid management systems. MAHLE employs more than 40,000 employees in 110 production plants and in seven research and development centers. In 2006, MAHLE generated sales in excess of EUR 4.3 billion (USD 5.8 billion).
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