SMP Introduces TechSmart Brand
Designed for professional service technicians, TechSmart enhances OE products with problem-solving improvements, introduces new categories and provides cutting-edge technology with “speed to the street” that will include many first-to-market parts. TechSmart parts are complementary to the SMP core product offering. The initial launch features 119 parts in 28 categories.
Kevin Harvick Crew Chief Gil Martin Wins 2010 NASCAR MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Year’ Award
Gil Martin, crew chief for Kevin Harvick and the #29 Shell/Pennzoil Chevrolet, was named 2010 NASCAR MOOG “Problem Solver of the Year” following last week’s season-ending Ford 400 Sprint Cup race at Homestead-Miami (FL) Raceway.
Smartphone TPMS Coming from Conti
Continental AG’s TPMS will soon be able to report to smart phones via pressure sensors in intelligent tires. According to the company, the “filling assistant” system also lets the driver know when they reach the right pressure during inflation. Conti expects users to experience “enhanced driving safety and fuel efficiency” as a result of the system.
Bowyer Strengthens Hold on Chase Spot, Crew Chief Shane Wilson Wins NASCAR MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award at Bristol
Clint Bowyer and the #33 Hamburger Helper Chevrolet Impala twice roared back from the middle of the field to post an impressive fourth-place finish and strengthen Bowyer’s grip on the final spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup during Saturday’s Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol (TN) Motor Speedway.
Elliott Sadler Earns First Top 10 of Season, Crew Chief Todd Parrott Named NASCAR MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ at MIS
Elliott Sadler piloted the #19 Racing in America Ford Fusion to its first top-10 finish of the year and crew chief Todd Parrott was named the NASCAR MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” in Sunday’s Carfax 400 Sprint Cup contest at Michigan International Speedway.
Technicians Can Earn Cash Debit Cards by Installing Walker Converters this Fall
Tenneco Inc. will offer prepaid debit cards valued at up to $60 to qualifying automotive service professionals who install select premium exhaust products this fall. Available September 1 through October 31, 2010 to members of the Tenneco Expert Plus dealer loyalty program, the Walker “Smart Choice” promotion will offer debit cards valued at $15, $30, $45 or $60 for qualifying sales of Walker premium exhaust products.
Greg Biffle Gets First NASCAR Cup Win of 2010, Crew Chief Greg Erwin Named MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ at Pocono
Greg Biffle and the #16 3M Ford pulled away from pole-sitter Tony Stewart in the closing minutes of the rain-delayed NASCAR Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway Sunday to capture the team’s first Sprint Cup victory of the year.
Carl Edwards Crew Chief Bob Osborne Named NASCAR MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ at Brickyard 400
Carl Edwards and the #99 Aflac Ford Fusion overcame some tough luck on the opening lap of Sunday’s Brickyard 400 to finish seventh and solidify Edwards’ position in the prospective Chase for the Sprint Cup field. Following the race, crew chief Bob Osborne was named NASCAR MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” for his role in securing the team’s third consecutive top-10 Sprint Cup finish.
Kasey Kahne Crew Chief Kenny Francis Named NASCAR MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ Following Runner-Up Finish at Daytona
rcame a low qualifying position and a mid-race collision with the wall to finish second in Saturday’s Coke Zero 400 Sprint Cup event at Daytona International Speedway. Following the race, Kahne’s crew chief, Kenny Francis, collected his second NASCAR MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award for his role in the #9 Budweiser Armed Forces Ford team’s fifth top-five finish of 2010.
Kevin Harvick Retains Sprint Cup Points Lead, Crew Chief Gil Martin Wins NASCAR MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Week’ Award at New Hampshire
Kevin Harvick showed why he is the Sprint Cup points leader, fighting back from 24th position to capture his seventh top-five finish of the year in Sunday’s Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Following the race, Harvick’s crew chief, Gil Martin, received his third NASCAR MOOG “Problem Solver of the Week” Award, putting him in the lead for the MOOG chassis parts brand’s season-ending “Problem Solver” award.