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Toyota Racing
Toyota’s racing history includes a list of diverse and notable accomplishments including numerous championships and victories in some of the world’s most prestigious events. Toyota has worked diligently to become a strong competitor in American motorsports since 1983 and the manufacturer has amassed numerous victories in professional auto racing from the 2003 Indianapolis 500, the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” with Gil de Ferran to a victory in the 2015 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis by Kyle Busch. In addition to multiple victories in the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and the Baja 1000 and 500, Toyota also has earned manufacturer’s and driver’s championships in NASCAR, NHRA, the Indy Racing League, CART, IMSA, SCORE, USAC, MTEG, CORR, TORC and LOORRS. The manufacturer also won titles in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, NHRA, USAC and TORC Off-Road Racing.
Textron Aviation
Textron Aviation Inc. is the leading general aviation authority and home to the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands, which account for more than half of all general aviation aircraft flying. The Textron Aviation companies include Cessna Aircraft Company and Beechcraft Corporation, bringing together decades of unmatched experience in designing, building and supporting airplanes. It provides the most versatile and comprehensive general aviation product portfolio in the world through five principal lines of business: business jets, general aviation and special mission turboprop aircraft, high performance piston aircraft, military trainer and defense aircraft, and a complete global customer service organization. Its broad range of products include such best-selling aircraft as Citation and Hawker business jets, King Air and Caravan turboprops and T-6 military trainer aircraft, all of which are backed by the industry’s most capable global service network. For more information, visit txtav.com.
E-Z Line
E-Z-Line® was established in 1952 with the development of the E-Z Line Adjustable Pipe Support. Fueled by the growth of the Houston petrochemical industry in the late 60’s and early 70’s, E-Z Line expanded into the field of structural steel fabrication. In 1984, E-Z Line expanded into natural gas transmission, supplying E-Z Line products such as adjustable pipe supports, CSB (pipe clamp, steel shim block, and base plate assemblies), structural steel pipe supports, and platforms for natural gas compressor and meter station facilities.
Today, E-Z Line supplies products and structural steel to all major oil and gas companies. E-Z Line’s products are proudly made in Texas at their manufacturing facility which spans 14 acres.
Croftgate USA
Croftgate has been in the United Kingdom producing and selling its products throughout Europe since 1998. Because of Europe’s stringent environmental regulations (among the strongest in the world), Croftgate went through a metamorphosis becoming what it is today. CroftgateUSA decided to bring a whole new technology to the United States. A high performance eco responsible range of waterless car wash and car detailing products alongside the already popular range of low water wash and waxes, leather cleaners, compounds and polishes and many other award winning products. All made wherever and whenever possible, with no petroleum solvents and no listed hazardous ingredients.
Maui Jim
Maui Jim got its start in 1980 as a small company selling sunglasses on the beach in Lahaina, Hawaii. Seeing a need in the market for technology that could combat intense glare and harmful UV while bringing the brilliant colors of the island to life, they engineered the revolutionary PolarizedPlus2® lens. Incorporated into seven new sunglass styles, their Classic Collection was introduced. Maui Jim now offers over 125 styles of sunglasses, 100% of which are polarized and protect from 100% of UVA and UVB rays.
SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
SiriusXM NASCAR Radio is your radio home for 24/7/365, unprecedented inside access to everything NASCAR. For more information visit siriusxm.com/nascar.
TBS Engineering
Founded in 1968 TBS is the world leader in producing automatic machinery for the lead acid battery industry. Today we develop and supply machines to OEM and replacement battery manufacturers that go on to produce millions of batteries that power the world’s biggest names in automotive engineering.
Many of the medium to large UPS systems in operation around the world have cells in them that have been produced on TBS machinery. Our engineering design and manufacture is second to none in the industry, along with our ongoing customer care and support service.
Wilkens Foodservice
Our family-owned and operated company began in 1976 when Don Wilkens started selling produce from his cargo van at 16 years old. Each morning, Wilkens went to the produce markets in Chicago to pick up fresh produce to be delivered to his customers. After nearly 20 years operating the business alone, he hired his first driver in 1992. In 2009, we changed the name of the company to Wilkens Foodservice to better represent the products we offer.
Today, Wilkens Foodservice supplies fresh meats, dry and frozen goods, dairy, paper supplies, janitorial supplies, and equipment. Our fleet of delivery trucks are equipped with dual temp refrigeration to ensure our customers get their products stored and delivered at the proper temperature. We proudly serve customers in Illinois and Indiana from our corporate office in University Park, Ill., and also have satellite facilities in Fort Myers, Fla., and Las Vegas, Nev.
Buzz Bicycles
Buzz e-Bikes are designed to recapture the sense of freedom experienced on a child’s first bike ride. With a simple boost, Buzz empowers people of all ages and riding abilities to enjoy that freedom with every ride! Born from more than 100 years of cycling know-how, Buzz e-Bikes reset your biking expectations. Choose your power level so you’re ready to Buzz through Life with family and friends. Learn more by visiting buzzbicycles.com.
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CRACO Manufacturing, Inc.
CRACO your single source, full service manufacturer of Cold Formed Steel Framing Products and Connectors.
CRACO™ was founded in the early 1980’s on the principles of great customer service and a commitment to quality. Years of unwavering implementation of these values have allowed our business to grow and become the preferred brand in steel framing. Our growth can be largely attributed to the loyalty of our customers and the personal attention they receive, a trait not commonly found in today’s automated business environment.
CRACO produces a full line of Steel Studs & Track, as well as Connectors, Resilient Channel and Framing Accessories for the building industry. CRACO products are manufactured from high quality steel that meets or exceeds specifications established by ICC, ASTM & AISI.
Learn more about CRACO Manufacturing, Inc. at CRACOMetals.com.
El Bandido Yankee Tequila
El Bandido Yankee is unwavering in its quest to bring tequila lovers an outrageously delicious, ultra premium bit of heaven at a price point that’s just as palatable. Authentically crafted from the finest blue weber agave, El Bandido tequilas are all natural and 100% additive-free as established by Tequila Matchmaker’s Confirmed Additive-Free program. Informed by centuries of craftsmanship, our master distiller delivers a full-bodied taste that ignites your bandido spirit to create memorable moments with friends.
Chin Track Days
Chin Track Days are a leading provider of non-competition track events for sports car enthusiasts. We provide advanced driver coaching for sports car owners to acquire the skills needed to drive their machines. With Chin Track Days, enthusiasts can enjoy their cars and receive driver education at some of the legendary road courses in America. Our emphasis is on fun and skill training, not racing. In our non-competition events, entry level drivers receive high-quality instruction on high-performance driving skills. If you are already an experienced track driver, you may be exempt from instruction to enjoy generous, high-quality track time. All training and driving is done in a low-stress, non-competition environment; there is no racing, time-trials, or contests at Chin Track Days events. Events are defined as driver’s education activities, and are governed accordingly. We welcome all enthusiasts; there is no limitation to a particular marque of car.
JRi Shocks
JRi Shocks was founded in 2007 by some of the most legendary innovators in motorsports to produce the world’s most technologically advance, highest performance suspension systems. Race-proven designs have allowed JRi to successfully implement the highest performance, most durable technology into all vehicle platforms, including racing, OEM needs, other transportation platforms (planes, boats, trains, etc), bio-mechanical/cyborg devices as well as numerous applications within the Defense/Military sector. JRi Shocks is an engineering-led company with over 300 combined years of collective racing and manufacturing experience amongst our employees. JRi focuses on providing the best design, parts, and service in the business which in turn creates the best suspension in the world.
MPI
“MPI” (Max Papis Innovations) and was founded in 2009 by Max Papis and Tatiana Fittipaldi Papis, in Mooresville, N.C. Max and Tatiana have a long background in racing. Max has been a professional race car driver since he was 12 years old, racing in Formula 1, ChampCar, IndyCar, IMSA, Grand-Am, IROC and NASCAR. During Max’s long racing career, he collaborated with several top steering wheel manufacturers where passion and knowledge about the business grew. Max’s goal has been to apply his experience and knowledge to produce a state-of-the-art product for the racing community. Tatiana was born into racing with parents Emerson and Maria Helena Fittipaldi. At MPI, we take every aspect of construction and safety to our heart, in the most accurate and dedicated way possible.
SVRA
The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) is the largest and one of the oldest Vintage racing organizations in the United States. Originally called the Southeast Vintage Racing Association, the organization was founded in 1978 by Ford Heacock III following the success of the Kendall Vintage Grand Prix held as part of the annual 12 Hours of Sebring. With an initial membership of approximately 25 drivers and supporters, the organization has become the premier vintage racing organization in the United States with over 2,500 licensed competitors.At the heart of SVRA are the core values that our events will provide; Safe, Fair and Fun competition for the enjoyment of our competitors, their crews and our fans. In short, SVRA provides race weekends at legendary tracks throughout the country that are open to virtually any type of vintage/historic race car.
West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame
The West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame was conceived in 2001 as a means of recognizing significant contributors and contributions to the sport of stock car racing. The mission of the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame is founded to preserve history and heritage of the important role west coast stock car competitors have played in the sport’s development and continuation and to recognize, through annual enshrinement, of outstanding individuals and groups within the sport such as, but not limited to, designers, engineers, mechanics, drivers, race track owners, promoters, publicists and members of the motorsports media.