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  • New Online Truck Parts Marketplace Featuring Industry Leading Brands is Launched at VIProParts.com

    New Online Truck Parts Marketplace Featuring Industry Leading Brands is Launched at VIProParts.com

    Crystal Lake, Ill. – VIPAR Heavy Duty has launched VIProParts.com – an online marketplace for buyers to purchase heavy duty truck parts. The website is a full-featured online store where end users can find the industry’s leading brands of high quality aftermarket products which are then delivered via the VIPAR Heavy Duty network of participating distributors.

    Jeff Paul, director of marketing for VIPAR Heavy Duty says the organization recognizes a shift in the buying habits of some truck parts purchasers to now include the convenience and instant access of the web, in addition to more traditional methods.

    “We’ve designed the site with simple navigation, intuitive menus, and robust product search capabilities to enable buyers to shop and purchase parts easily when it best suits them,” Paul explained. “The online marketplace is an extension of our philosophy of having the right people, with the rights parts, in the right places to best serve our customers. In this case it is continuing to provide the high quality components customers demand through the local distributor who adds value through their knowledgeable sales and parts specialists with the ease of purchasing online.”

    VIPAR Heavy Duty facilitates the marketplace utilizing its robust ecommerce solutions.  When visitors enter VIProParts.com, they are prompted to select a local participating distributor to fulfill their order. Specific catalog information for that distributor is displayed to end users, as well as location and technical support contact information providing the expertise of a local parts specialist when needed.  The order, payment, and delivery are then fulfilled through that local distributor with multiple shipping and delivery options.

    Paul emphasizes that VIProParts.com features a strong breadth and depth of products from the industry’s leading suppliers in its initial deployment with plans for continued product expansion.  The marketplace is supported by participating VIPAR Heavy Duty network distributors, which along with its many shipping options, will provide strong geographic coverage throughout the continental U.S. when fully deployed.

    For more information on VIPAR Heavy Duty, visit www.vipar.com or e-mail: info@vipar.com.

    About VIPAR Heavy Duty
    VIPAR Heavy Duty is North America’s leading network of independent aftermarket truck parts distributors. VIPAR Heavy Duty distributors serve the needs of their customers from over 500 locations across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. VIPAR Heavy Duty distributors are specialists who understand the demands of their local, regional, and national customers for quality parts and exceptional service. For more information, visit www.vipar.com.

  • From a Desert Safari to the Streets of Long Beach WELD Drift Series Driver JTP Will Open the Season in Style

    From a Desert Safari to the Streets of Long Beach WELD Drift Series Driver JTP Will Open the Season in Style

    Kansas City, Mo. – WELD’s new partnership with Justin Pawlak, or JTP as he is known by fans, for the 2015 race season will take the high-profile professional Formula Drift series driver from the desert in Moab, Utah to the streets of Long Beach for the season’s first race.                         

    JTP is participating in the Easter Jeep Safari, which consists of trail rides, departing from Moab throughout the 9-day long event that concludes on Sunday, April 5. JTP will take part in the event for the first time from April 1-4, supporting the 100th anniversary JC Whitney Jeep JK sporting custom made WELD racing gear and WELD Rekon XT Bead-Loc wheels.

    “Part of the purpose of the trail ride is to help clean up the desert,” explained Pawlak. “It’s one of those events I’ve been wanting to participate in for the past couple of years, but because it’s so close to my first round of competition I’ve skipped it in the past. This year I’m biting the bullet and looking forward to some trail rides and fun.”

    After his desert excursion, JTP will be going “sideways” in Long Beach for the season opening first Formula Drift event on April 11 at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course. JTP has competed in the high-profile professional Formula Drift series for a number of years with increased success each season. Piloting a 2014 Ford Mustang, JTP has changed the color scheme of the car this year to a satin black and what he describes as more of an old hot rod or “rat rod” look to the vehicle. He will utilize WELD Street & Strip RTS S77B sporting 18×9 inch wheels on the front of the car and 18×10.5 inch in the rear.

    “I think we have a really good team this year, and I’m excited about the partners that have come on board for the 2015 season,” explained JTP. “It is a pleasure to partner with WELD and to be able to run a high-quality, made in the USA wheel.”

    JTP says he’s excited to open the season and his goal is to top the podium with wins. “In addition to being a racer, I’m also an entertainer and I go out there and slide my car inches from the wall and give the spectators a good show. I think that’s what is really important to show the fans— the car control that we have.”

    WELD Racing wheels are 100 percent CNC machined from aircraft grade forged alloys for exact sizing and balancing. They exceed all standards and specifications for racing applications.

    WELD manufactures the highest quality forged race wheels for dirt oval and drag racing, along with wheels for performance street cars and trucks. Each WELD wheel is precision engineered for maximum performance on the street, off road, and at the track. For more information, phone 800-788-9353 or visit www.WELDwheels.com.

    About WELD
    WELD, based in Kansas City, Mo., is the technology and manufacturing leader in the performance wheel market. Since 1967, WELD has been a pioneer in wheel engineering and design from main street to the race track. WELD’s precision and quality is validated by amassing more professional race wins than any other wheel company. Every race and street wheel is subjected to the same quality and design standards. WELD’s entire line of performance wheels can be seen at www.WELDwheels.com.

    WELD is a Granite Creek company. Granite Creek invests in businesses with defensible market niches, recognized brands, strong intellectual property and/or manufacturing process assets led by entrepreneurial management teams in food/agribusiness, medical devices and instruments, and transportation industry sectors.

  • MR. GASKET’S LINE OF MICRO ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS HELP TRANSFER FUEL IN GASOLINE/ETHANOL/METHANOL/E85 AND DIESEL APPLICATIONS

    MR. GASKET’S LINE OF MICRO ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS HELP TRANSFER FUEL IN GASOLINE/ETHANOL/METHANOL/E85 AND DIESEL APPLICATIONS

    • Self-priming, gravity fed electric fuel pumps feature low amperage draw at maximum fuel delivery
    • Integrated fuel filter and solid state electronics design provides durability and extents fuel pump life 
    • Compatible with all carbureted engines and 12-volt negative ground electrical systems
    • Four different fuel pumps engineered for domestic, import, gasoline/ethanol/methanol/E85 and diesel applications

    SONY DSCCLEVELAND (March 31, 2015) – Performance automotive manufacturing company, Mr. Gasket, has introduced a line of Micro Electric Fuel Pumps for a wide range of import and domestic gasoline, diesel, ethanol, methanol and E85 fuel applications. These electric fuel pumps provide auxiliary fuel flow for carbureted engines, helping to combat vapor lock by providing consistent and reliable fuel delivery.

    Each Micro Electric Fuel Pump is a self-priming gravity fed pump, featuring  a low amperage draw design with solid state electronics that’s lightweight and ideal for providing fuel delivery in carbureted street cars and trucks, as well as transferring fuel between auxiliary tanks in trucks and commercial usage.

    Available with flow rates of 28 gallons per hour at 2-3.5 PSI for import    gasoline applications, and 35 gallons per hour at 4-7 PSI for domestic, gasoline, diesel,  ethanol, methanol and E85 engine applications, every Mr. Gasket fuel pump is universally compatible with all carbureted, 12-volt negative ground electrical systems. Each Mr. Gasket Micro Electric Fuel Pump comes complete with a fuel filter along with all necessary fittings and hardware. Installation can be accomplished with just simple hand tools.

    Mr. Gasket Micro Electric Fuel Pumps are available from $50.95 at retailers nationwide and online. For more information on Mr. Gasket’s fuel pumps, or the company’s complete line of products, visit www.Mr-Gasket.com.

    PART # APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
    12S Micro Electric Fuel Pump(Domestic Applications – Gasoline Only) 4-7psi, 35 GPH, 12v Negative Ground Electrical Systems, Not For Use With Fuel Injection Fuel Systems
    42S Micro Electric Fuel Pump(Import Applications – Gasoline Only) 2-3.5psi, 28 GPH, 12v Negative Ground Electrical Systems, Not For Use With Fuel Injection Fuel Systems
    12E Micro Electric Fuel Pump (Ethanol/Methanol/E85 Only) 4-7psi, 35 GPH, 12v Negative Ground Electrical Systems, Not For Use With Fuel Injection Fuel Systems
    12D Micro Electric Fuel Pump(Diesel Only) 4-7psi, 35 GPH, 12v Negative Ground Electrical Systems, Not For Use With Fuel Injection Fuel Systems

    About MSDP Group LLC

    MSDP, headquartered in El Paso, Texas, operates in the street enthusiast, professional racer and powersports markets, where they maintain industry-leading market share positions across all of their product categories under widely known and respected brands:

    ·         MSD® – The highest performing fuel and ignition products in the industry, MSD offers a wide variety of components for fuel and ignition systems including, programmable ignition controls, coils, distributors, ignition wires and complete electronic fuel injection systems.

    ·         Racepak® – A leading line of data loggers, displays, sensors, cables and modules for data monitoring and acquisition in race vehicles across a wide range of motorsports.

    ·         Superchips® – A forerunner in performance tuning of computer controlled vehicles, Superchips offers high performance power programmers for a wide range of cars, trucks, SUVs and motorcycles.

    ·         Edge® – A leader in performance truck tuning, Edge provides tuning modules, gauges and monitors for gasoline and diesel powered trucks and SUVs.

    ·         ACCEL® – A line of high performance ignition systems and components including digital fuel injection systems, fuel injectors, coils, distributors, caps, rotors, ignition wires and spark plugs.

    ·         Mr. Gasket® – A legendary name in performance auto parts, Mr. Gasket provides a variety of racing products including engine components, Ultra-Seal gaskets, fasteners, fuel accessories, chrome-plated accessories, chemicals and more.

    ·         Hays® – Known for performance clutches and flywheels, Hays offers a wide range of high-performance clutches for street and track racing.

    ·         Lakewood® – Safety and suspension products including SFI approved bellhousings and various racing products.

    ·         QuickTime® – Leading manufacturer and supplier of lightweight bellhousings and flexplates for the racing industry.

     

     

     

  • 6″ Radius Arm Lift for Ford F-250/F-350 – Rough Country

    6″ Radius Arm Lift for Ford F-250/F-350 – Rough Country

    Ford F-250 / F-350 6″ Radius Arm Lift

    Compliment your Ford’s aggressive, good looks with Rough Country’s 6″ Radius Arm Lift Kit. Rough Country’s 6″ Lift Kit was engineered to retain the impressive Ford factory specs while bumping up performance and durability where it’s needed most. The result is an aggressive, lifted beast with a mean profile and balanced on and off-road ride quality.

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    When changing a vehicle’s suspension, the key to preserving ride quality is in keeping the geometry of all suspension components as close to their factory angles as possible. Rough Country’s new 6″ Radius Arm Suspension Lift features a set of ultra-durable Radius Arms, precision fit to bolt right into the factory mounts for an easier install and a more factory-like angle. At 27lbs each, these beefy, upgraded Radius Arms dwarf stock equipment and feature durable Clevite Rubber Bushings for maximum vibration absorption.

    This all-inclusive kit also features an adjustable alignment cam at the axle to allow caster adjustment as well as a track bar relocation bracket and a drop pitman arm. A full set of N2.0 Shocks provide a truly balanced ride quality for on and off-road use – prefect for daily drivers. This kit also ships with a set of durable, lifted coil springs and brake line relocation brackets.

    This innovative kit design features a 100% bolt-on installation process that is lightning fast compared to other kits this size. Save time and money with no need for cutting, drilling, or other complicated procedures. Fits 05-10 F-250/F-350 and 11+ F-250. Rough Country’s 6″ Radius Arm Lift Kit is backed by our Lifetime Replacement Warranty.

    Fitment:
    Part # Item
    536.20 6″ Radius Arm Kit for 05-07 F-250/350 Diesel
    537.20 6″ Radius Arm Kit for 05-07 F-250/350 Gas
    538.20 6″ Radius Arm Kit for 08-10 F-250/350 Diesel
    539.20 6″ Radius Arm Kit for 08-10 F-250/350 Gas
    540.20 6″ Radius Arm Kit for 11-15 F-250 Diesel
    541.20 Radius Arm Upgrade Kit for 05-15 F-250 (4″-6″)
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  • DEI Introduces New Larger ID Titanium™ Protect-A-Sleeve™

    DEI Introduces New Larger ID Titanium™ Protect-A-Sleeve™

    Avon Lake, OH (March 27, 2015)…DEI’s Titanium™ Protect-A-Sleeve™ with LR Technology™ provides the best possible protection of wires, lines and cables of any sleeve available on the market. Design Engineering now offers this same Titanium sleeving in sizes large enough for radiator and heater hoses; providing the ultimate protection from heat and fluids. (more…)

  • Ryan Poelman, Todd Jackson and Eduardo Laguna Take Home the Prestigious Oakley Bomb Award at the 2015 Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by General Tire

    Ryan Poelman, Todd Jackson and Eduardo Laguna Take Home the Prestigious Oakley Bomb Award at the 2015 Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by General Tire

    March 27th, 2015 – San Diego, CA – The first Oakley Bomb Award for desert off-road racing was handed out at the 2012 Mint 400.  Since then, Oakley has kept the tradition alive, honoring the Mint 400 racers that clock the fastest lap at the The Great American Off-Road Race™.

    This year, Oakley gave away their coveted Bomb Awards at The 2015 Polaris RZR Mint Mint 400
    presented by General Tire to the driver and co-driver of three classes:

    Fastest Lap in Class 1500
    Fastest Lap in Class 6000, Trophylite
    Fastest Lap in Class Pro UTV Class

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    Over fifty UTV’s strong rolled up to the start line of the 2015 Mint 400, making them the second largest class in the race.  Numbers alone warranted an Oakley Bomb Award for fastest lap in one of the most competitive classes.  Only nineteen Pro UTV’s finished the race and it was #1962 Ryan Poelman that threw down the fastest lap time of 02:21:13.712 on his second lap.  Poelman earned a third place finish in the class behind Scott Kiger and Pro UTV class winner, Dustin Jones.

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    A true drivers class, the General Tire Trophylite Race Series was created to provide an affordable alternative to the high cost of racing. Drivers are pitted against each other in identical vehicles that provide the thrill of competitive off-road racing.  Fifteen Trophylite trucks started the race but only eight finished.  Despite having to change a drive shaft on his first lap, #6002 Todd Jackson won the Oakley Bomb award in Class 6000 Trophylite.  Once back on course, Jackson laid down a blistering lap time of 02:20:50.772 on his second lap to earn a coveted award.

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    The thundering speed and capabilities of Class 1500 make it worthy of an Oakley Bomb Award.  Thirty four of the top open wheeled drivers came fists up to the Mint 400 but only half survived the brutal fight.  Eleventh overall finisher, #1537 Eduardo Laguna, was one of only a few racers to finish a lap of The Mint 400 in under two hours.  “Lalo” did it in just 01:59:52.868 on his second lap, earning mad respect and the final Oakley Bomb award up for grabs at the 2015 Polaris RZR Mint 400 presented by General Tire.

    About The Polaris RZR Mint 400, presented by General Tire
    Known as “The Greatest Off-Road Race in America,” The Mint 400 is an epic four hundred mile battle between the top off-road racers in the world in over twenty different classes of off-road vehicles. The race was started in 1967, and is steeped in American lore, as thousands of racers, as well as celebrities from around the world, have attempted to tame the brutal Nevada desert. An entire week of events lead up the famed off-road race in and around Las Vegas, including a vehicle parade, drivers meet and greet, pit crew contest, crowning of Miss Mint, multiple parties, qualifying, and contingency / vehicle tech inspection.

    About Mad Media
    Mad Media (www.madmedia.com) is a San Diego based marketing and creative agency, with in-house film and television production. We craft authentic, culturally engaging brand messages, and deliver them across print, web, photography, and film platforms. Mad Media has been leading the online content revolution since 1995 producing major commercial, television, online content and viral film projects such as The Gymkhana Series and XP1K Series.