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Source: Motor Age

Racer Rado joins Continental and Hoosier in Time Attack campaign

November 13, 2009

Running with renewed vigor via a partnership among Hoosier Racing Tire and Continental, driver Chris Rado and his World Racing Scion tC will be competing on Continental?s ExtremeContact tires in the Unlimited FWD class during this weekend?s Redline Time Attack Series at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif.

Source: Motor Age

Hankook rolling ahead with several 2010 racing sponsorships

November 13, 2009

After celebrating its most successful motorsports season to date, Hankook Tire plans to get back on the track in 2010, continuing its participation in professional drifting and time attack competition and re-establishing a contingency reward program for grassroots racing enthusiasts.

Source: Aftermarket Business

Q&A: Richard Shiozaki, DENSO

November 12, 2009

Despite the larger economic trends, the need for vehicle repairs and replacement continues to mount, according to Richard Shiozaki, senior vice president, DENSO Sales California, who adds that the company's aftermarket sales division posted gains of more than 20 percent last year.

Source: Motor Age

Aftermarket Foundation spreads a giving message through new Web site

November 12, 2009

The Aftermarket Foundation celebrated its 50th Anniversary by launching a new Web site to help further its goals of assisting those in need. The new, comprehensive Web site at www.aftermarketfoundation.org shares more information about what the Foundation does as the ?Heart of the Aftermarket.?

Source: Motor Age

Toyo taps new senior director of sales operations

November 12, 2009

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. (TTC) has hired John Hagan as senior director of sales operations. A 20-year veteran of the tire industry, Hagan will have full responsibility for the management of all TTC sales operations while reporting directly to the company?s president and CEO, Yasushi Takagi.

Source: Motor Age

SOMS announces pilot fleet program with TruGreen

November 12, 2009

SOMS Technologies, LLC, developer and manufacturer of the microGreen Extended Performance Oil Filter, has announced that a pilot testing program is under way with TruGreen, which has been using the microGreen Extended Performance Oil Filter on its vehicles.

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