A Brief History
In 1931, people thought Edward S. Babcox was insane for launching a magazine in the middle of the great depression. But, 75 years and almost 900 issues later, BRAKE & FRONT END is still going strong. For the past few months, I have been reading back issues of BRAKE & FRONT END non-stop. In musty
Clevite 77, Victor Reinz and Perfect Circle Power Jimmy Johnson to First Daytona 500 Win
The 48th running of the Daytona 500 lived up to its billing as "the Great American Race" by keeping both fans and drivers on the edge of their seats. The No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet Monte Carlo team knew all along that they had what it took to make it to victory lane – a strong team at the shop, a fast and dedicated crew at the track, a strong driver and the help of Clevite 77 engine bearings, Victor Reinz gaskets and Perfect Circle piston rings.
Raybestos and Alcon Join Efforts for a NASCAR Braking System
In the 2006 NASCAR racing season, a brand new range of world-class, high-performance braking system will be unveiled. Raybestos brand brakes and Alcon are collaborating to supply a complete engineered system solution to NASCAR teams for the 2006 NEXTEL Cup Series season.
New Corteco Website Provides Easy Access to Reference Materials and Support
A new website designed to provide easy access to information on premium-quality aftermarket products, including engine gasket kits, engine and transmission mounts, cabin filters, transmission kits, and power steering kits and components, has been introduced by Corteco, the aftermarket business of Freudenberg-NOK, and can be viewed at www.Corteco-na.com.
Timken Becomes Official Technical Partner of Joe Gibbs Racing
Timken has entered into an agreement with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) to become an official technical partner of the NASCAR racing organization. The partnership, which provides product development and technical engineering support, will be leveraged across JGR’s multiple team operations in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Busch Grand National Series and Craftsman Truck Series.
Performance Friction Becomes First Brake Supplier to Have All Three Brake Components on Winning Daytona Car
Performance Friction recently announced that it has become the first brake supplier in history to have to designed and manufactured all of the major brake components featured on a winning Daytona 24 car.
Team ASE Partners with Germain Racing and 2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion Ted Musgrave for 2006
Germain Racing and The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) are pleased to announce their partnership for the upcoming 2006 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race season. Team ASE will be the primary sponsor of the No. 9 Germain Racing Toyota Tundra, driven by defending NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion, Ted Musgrave.
WIX Filters Announces “Party Like a Rock Star” Sweepstakes
WIX Filters, the number one filter in NASCAR, has announced the WIX "Party Like a Rock Star" Sweepstakes, a new year-long contest that enables four lucky race fans to experience an all-expense-paid VIP trip to the 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Brake Parts Inc. Announces Raybestos Brand Brakes “Race to Win” Promotion for Technicians and Counter People
Brake Parts Inc. has announced the Raybestos brand brakes "Race to Win" promotion, offering customers the chance to win thousands of prizes instantly and a grand-prize trip for two to the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Allstate 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Henkel Launches Loctite 1001 Applications Contest for Techs
Henkel Corporation has officially launched an applications contest for its Loctite brand in the automotive and heavy-duty aftermarkets. The promotion is open to all professional technicians and will be promoted under the theme, How Do You Use Your Loctite?