EDMONTON, Alb. - Professional drag racing teams from all across the United States will make their way across western Canada's prairies to arrive this week in Alberta for one of Edmonton's premier events. The Castrol Raceway will open its gates to host the Rocky Mountain Nationals (July 4-6), the fifth stop on the IHRA drag racing series. Many of the teams do so with the unprecedented support of Alberta area businesses, including the defending event champion in Top Fuel, Terry McMillen (Elkhart, Indiana) and the 2006 event champion and two-time defending IHRA World Champion in Nitro Funny Car, Dale Creasy, Jr. (Beecher, Illinois).
Terry McMillen, driver of the Amalie Oil Top Fuel Dragster looks forward to the race affectionally known as "The Rocky's". "Edmonton is a very special place for us," McMillen said. "We earned our first career win here last year and that was great. But what really makes it a special place is the tremendous support we receive from the fans and businesses." McMillen will also bring a second car, the Amalie Oil InstiGator Funny Car piloted by Ontario's Paul Noakes.
ELKHART, Ind. - Hoosier Thunder Motorsports released a brief statement today regarding team owner Terry McMillen's relationship with Torco Race Fuels. After a five year relationship, as of June 9, 2008 McMillen and Torco will no longer maintain a relationship.
"I wish Torco the best of luck in the future," McMillen said. "It was just time for everyone to make a change. This will provide the perfect opportunity for us to concentrate on the Amalie Oil Top Fuel Dragster and the Amalie Oil InstiGator Funny Car."
"We're excited about the future and success of our racing program," McMillen said. "There are some exciting things on the horizon for this team."
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - NAPA Auto Parts, presenting sponsor of the Amalie Oil Texas Nationals (April 4-6), will expand its race presence when it opens shop on the IHRA midway for the upcoming national event. NAPA will be on the midway with a fan friendly display and they will also provide support to the professional and sportsman racers competing at the event. For racers who want to "Get the Good Stuff" - life just got a little easier.
ELKHART, Ind. - Terry McMillen, team owner of the Amalie Oil InstiGator Funny Car and the owner/driver of the Amalie Oil Top Fuel Dragster powered by Torco Race Fuels announced today that Flatout Gaskets and Crane Cams renewed their partnership with the team. Both Flatout and Crane Cams have partnered with McMillen's funny car team for years and now add McMillen's top fuel team for the 2008 racing season.
Flatout offers a solid line of high performance gaskets, specializing in Copper Cylinder Head Gaskets and the only maker of Rubber Coated Copper gaskets(RCC). Flatout offers a full line of exhaust, intake, valve cover and oil pan gaskets.
"Mark Adelizzi is a friend to race teams," McMillen said. "Flatout Gaskets' have worked flawlessly on our funny car team and now adding quality Flatout Gaskets to our top fuel program will give us the advantage we need to win races."
ELKHART, Ind. - Hoosier Thunder Motorsports announced today that the Amalie Oil / Torco Nitro Top Fuel dragster, driven by team owner Terry McMillen, will be outfitted with MAHLE Clevite bearings and Perfect Circle piston rings for the 2008 racing season. Clevite and Perfect Circle will be major associate product sponsors.
"Talk about lucky stars lining up," McMillen smiled. "In early December I received a phone call from IHRA's "Texas Tornado" - Tommy Dupree. When Tommy told me that Jack Wyatt (Nitro Funny Car driver) and I had won the MAHLE Clevite / Perfect Circle Nitro Club program sponsorship, I was stunned! MAHLE Clevite and Perfect Circle provide phenomenal parts for the racing industry."
McMillen is excited about being a part of their program for the 2008 racing season. He sees the product sponsorship as a major advantage for his new team. "I have been working with Doug Foley and Tim Lewis on purchasing the car I drove last year. This is the best gift for someone starting a Top Fuel team. We could only wish for an opportunity to work with a company that has the reputation of Clevite and Perfect Circle," McMillen added.
Mundelein, IL. - Flatout Gaskets is pleased to announce the release of their 2008 Flatout Gasket catalog.
Flatout has recently added over 100 new part numbers to already impressive line-up of sealing products. The new catalog covers many late model engines for both the performance and O.E. replacement.
Rubber Coated Copper (RCC) and Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gaskets lead the way along with a large variety of cover gaskets, including many new and exciting molded rubber choices!
For more information or to have a new Flatout Gasket catalog sent directly to you, please call Toll-Free (877) 837-9200 or go to the Flatout Group website @ www.flatoutgroup.com
Flatout Gaskets will be displaying at the Performance Racing Industry Show - Dec. 6-8th in Orlando, FL. - Booth #3334. Stop by and pick-up a new catalog! Remember, Go FLATOUT because "Champions Stay Sealed"
Results of the 2008 Scovie Awards, which recognizes top fiery foods products from around the globe are in and Freedom Grill of Poway, Calif. was selected as a winner in one of the world's most competitive gourmet food competitions. Freedom Grill, which manufactures Fire Brand Grilling Sauces, has received Four 2008 Scovie Awards. In the industry's most rigorous blind tastings, a panel of the country's top culinary experts sampled hundreds of the world's most lauded gourmet foods, and the top scoring products each won a coveted Scovie banner.
If you're like me you can't believe the drag racing season is over. But that doesn't mean that there is not a lot of drag racing going on.
Terry McMillen's Top Fuel dragster is being featured in some Torco Race Fuels print advertising this off season (or early season depending if your glass is half full or empty). That's pretty cool all by itself.
Something tells me that you'll see this picture at an upcoming trade show boot or two also.
Not to be out done, Amalie Oil featured McMillen's Amalie Oil InstiGator Funny Car at their booth during the APEX show in Vegas earlier this month. I wasn't able to grab a shot of the booth since APEX doesn't allow cameras on the convention floor, but rumor has it there is a photo floating around somewhere. You'll see it here as soon as it finds its way to my inbox.
Las Vegas, NV - Freedom Grill has announced the winners for their inaugural Extreme Tailgating Design Awards contest for project vehicles at the 2007 SEMA Show. Taking First Place honors was John Llado of Wild Side Customs out of Wildomar, CA for his lifted blue flamed 2008 Chevy 2500HD.
"Tailgating is about personalization and John's treatment of the Freedom Grill FG-50 with paint and pin striping to match the rest of the truck looks terrific," commented Scott Salter, Freedom Grill's Founder. "This Silverado would really turn some heads rolling into the stadium parking lot".
Llado was presented his award by Miss Freedom Grill 2008, Holly Weber. The Freedom Grill design award is a custom etched, full-size beer pitcher and in true tailgating fashion at the urging of the crowd Llado finished off the full pitcher at the presentation. He also received a gift card from Tailgater Meats for premium gourmet cuts of beef.
Terry McMillen and his Amalie Oil InstiGator Funny Car made a special appearance recently at the Flatout Gaskets Cruise Night in Mundelein, Ill.
"Any chance to hang out with Mark and the folks at Flatout is a treat," McMillen said. "Just to have a chance to visit Flatout and see some of the amazing things that they do with gasket technology is pretty cool."
Mundelein, IL. - Flatout Gaskets is pleased to announce the release of their exciting new product for Holley® 750/850 4 barrel carburetors. After months of extensive testing, Flatout has developed a FKM (Viton®) carb bowl gasket kit that out-performs all others!
Part # S1066, the molded rubber/re-usable bowl and metering block gasket kit is now available.
The "ALL SEASON™" steel carrier based product uses the latest in rubber molding technology to offer the racer a quality product that is not only re-useable, but also does not stick to the carb mating surfaces. For the racer that rejects his carb for tuning, this is just the ticket.
For more information, please call Flatout Toll-Free @ 877.837.9200 or take a look at the new on-line product listings at: www.flatoutgroup.com.
Flatout Gaskets will be at the 2007 PRI Tradeshow - Dec. 6- 8 in Orlando, FL. - Booth #3334. To "STAY SEALED™" stop by and pick-up a new catalog and learn about all the new sealing products available from Flatout Gaskets!
Nashville, Tenn. - EntertainMax Worldwide, Inc., a company partly owned by eMax Holdings Corporation (OTC: EMXC), announces they have teamed up with Hoosier Thunder Motorsports Inc. and C. TradeUSA (a division of C. Trade Group) to make music with a Top Fuel team. The sound of a Top Fuel Dragster cackling to life is music to the ears for a lot of drag racing fans. With a 500 cubic inch hemi band in the background, Hoosier Thunder Motorsports and EntertainMax Worldwide, Inc. will make music with a Top Fuel team for the 2006 race season.
"This is a unique opportunity that we are extremely excited about," stated Terry McMillen, Hoosier Thunder Motorsports owner. "Thanks to Evan Knoll I was able to prove last season that I could drive the dragster and immediately began looking for a sponsor that could build on our partnerships with Amalie Oil and Torco Race Fuels. With the addition of EntertainMax we have the support necessary to field a championship-contending team."
"We're both in the entertainment business," explained Chuck Weber, CEO / President, EntertainMax. "We feel like this is an outstanding way to increase our brand awareness and highlight our diverse capabilities."
Julie Wildgoose of Full Service Automotive Marketing and Licensing Agency spent the winter meeting with Nick Kontonicolas. Kontonicolas is CEO of C Trade USA , a worldwide investment and consulting firm based in New York. "I have worked with Julie on other projects and met Terry at the World Finals in Rockingham," explained Kontonicolas. "I was immediately impressed with Terry's driving and the way he managed his racing team," added Kontonicolas (who happens to be an avid automotive expert and collector). "I knew immediately that their team and IHRA Drag Racing would offer our companies a distinct and exceptional chance to use motorsports marketing to promote our companies. It was only a matter of time before we found the perfect fit with EMax Corp. It further illustrates C. Trade Group's expertise in consolidating and utilizing the synergies of its divisions and joint venture companies."
The EntertainMax / Hoosier Thunder Motorsports Top Fuel entry will compete in the IHRA Drag Racing series and a limited NHRA POWERade schedule. While McMillen and Weber are excited about the announcement, both know that the Top Fuel car is just the beginning of what will be done to showcase the expansive reach of EntertainMax. McMillen added, "There are a lot of layers to this sponsorship. As we unveil more of this relationship, it will become apparent this is one of the more unique partnership in the motorsports industry." Weber agreed, "Our EMAX family of companies have expansive reach, we intend on using all of our resources to promote our relationship with Terry and the Hoosier Thunder Motorsports team."
EntertainMax is a multimedia, entertainment and broadcasting company that offers high-quality products and services focused in the areas of pre-recorded music, feature films, TV production, concerts, sports events, and merchandising. EntertainMax Worldwide also owns independent record labels, studios and is in the process of launching a 24-hour broadcast network.
The Entertain Max Top Fuel Dragster will be at Spring testing events and at the 5th Annual Amalie Oil Texas Nationals in San Antonio, March 24-26. "San Antonio is always exciting for us," explained McMillen. "Amalie is the title sponsor for that race and our major marketing partner on the Instigator Funny Car as well as a major associate of our Top Fuel car. Being able to unveil the EntertainMax Top Fuel car will only add to that excitement."
The Hoosier Thunder Motorsports team is associated with top quality, high performance companies like: Amalie Oil, TORCO Race Fuels, Flatout Gaskets, NGK Spark Plugs, MSD, Darin Mayer Performance Engineering, Performance Graphics and Crane Cams.
About EntertainMax Worldwide, Inc.
EntertainMax Worldwide, Inc., http://entertainmax.net is a multimedia, entertainment and broadcasting company that offers high-quality products and services focused in the areas of pre-recorded music, feature films, TV production, concerts, sports events, and merchandising. EntertainMax Worldwide also owns independent record labels, studios and is in the process of launching a 24-hour broadcast network.
About Terry McMillen
Terry McMillen is the driver of a Alcohol Funny Car and Top Fuel Dragster racing in the IHRA and NHRA Drag Racing series. He and his wife Rhonda are team owners of Hoosier Thunder Motorsports, a multi-car drag racing team based in Elkhart, Ind. McMillen, a fan favorite in the Hooters IHRA Drag Racing series, will compete in the 11 IHRA events contested in the US and Canada and several NHRA POWERade events. Terry and the InstiGator Funny Car are featured in the IHRA Professional Drag Racing video game for XBOX, PlayStation2, PlayStation and PC. Terry is available for interviews and appearances. For more information visit Hoosier Thunder Motorsports on the web (http://hoosierthunder.com)
About eMax Holdings Corporation
eMax Holdings Corporation http://www.emaxcorp.com, is a diversified holding company investing in multimedia, entertainment, communication, broadcasting, high-end technologies, and real estate and finance industries through five corporations. eMax Holdings Corporation holds stock interest in EMAX Ventures, Inc.; Artists Innovations, Inc.; Spider Technologies, Inc.; EntertainMax Worldwide, Inc.; and Gold Rush Investments Corp.
About C Trade USA
C. TradeUSA, Inc.(C. Trade Group), http://www.ctradegroup.com, a privately held company with extensive National and International business relationships, is part of the C. Trade Group of Companies. The C. Trade Group of Companies has extensive holdings in the United States as well as in China, Latin America, Greece, and Bangladesh. C. Trade's portfolio of companies specializes in biotechnology, environmental remediation, water purification and remediation, and automotive consultation services. C. Trade Group, Inc.'s President, Nick Kontonicolas, is an experienced, well-seasoned professional investor and corporate venture capitalist. He constantly seeks out new and revolutionary technologies which can be seamlessly integrated within his network.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the future press releases of eMax.
Elkhart, Ind. - Flatout Group President, Mark Adelizzi and Hoosier Thunder Motorsports team owner and driver, Terry McMillen announced today that the Flatout Group would continue and expand its four year partnership. The Flatout Group is an associate sponsor on the Amalie Oil InstiGator Funny Car, powered by TORCO Race Fuels and will add sponsorship to the McMillen piloted, Knoll Gas Motorsports, Top Fuel team.
"Flatout is one of the most innovative companies in the motorsports industry," commented McMillen. "Mark and the folks at Flatout are always improving on an already great product. They consistently analyze and monitor the gaskets each time we remove them for future improvements. I wouldn't put anything else on my car."
The Illinois based Flatout Group provides gaskets and fabrication services to the racing and industrial industry. Flatout's full line of high performance gaskets include; Copper Cylinder Head Gaskets, their one-and-only Rubber Coated Copper (RCC) gaskets and the SaberSeal MLS (Multi-Layered Steel Head Gaskets) making Flatout the number one choice of professional and sportsman drag racers in both the NHRA and IHRA drag racing series. Flatout offers a full line of exhaust, intake, valve cover and oil pan gaskets as well.
"Being one of Flatout Gaskets biggest supporters, Terry gets a first look at all new and emerging performance gasket technologies," said Flatout President, Mark Adelizzi. "Basically, after we prove our concepts on the dyno, Terry is one of the first teams to give us back real field testing data. His feedback is immeasurable! We're so pleased to be involved with the whole Hoosier Thunder team, we can't wait to see them get their Top Fuel car on track in 2006." We expect big things from Hoosier Thunder next season and we are glad to be involved with them for our forth year!"
Flatout's commitment to drag racing has never been more evident. Besides posting contingency sponsorship with the IHRA, Adelizzi and his associates are always looking for innovative ways to expand their market. Case in point: Adopt A Junior Dragster Program.
At the beginning of the 2005 season McMillen met the Gerthe family, an IHRA Division 4 brother and sister team. McMillen then approached Adelizzi about a program to sponsor junior dragsters. "Without hesitation Mark stepped up and joined us to start the Adopt a Junior Dragster Program last year," McMillen explained. "I know it meant a lot to Alesi and Ayrton and the Gerthe family to have quality Flatout Gaskets on their Junior Dragster Car. It also meant a lot to me to know that I'm associated with a company that has that kind of heart and vision." Adelizzi added, "We're very proud of our association with the Gerthe family. "The future of our sport is very bright with young stars like the Gerthe's."
Elkhart, IN - In an announcement today, Amalie Oil extended their partnership with Hoosier Thunder Motorsports for an additional two years. Amalie will continue as the Major Sponsor on the Amalie Oil InstiGator Funny Car and add Major Associate sponsorship to the Knoll Gas Motorsports Top Fuel team piloted by Terry McMillen.
"Our relationship with Amalie Oil began in 2000," stated Hoosier Thunder Motorsports team owner Terry McMillen. "We're excited to add to an already strong partnership. From Harry Barkett and Denny Madden to Andrew Bornstein and the hundreds of Amalie associates, we've always had the strength and support of one of the finest organizations behind us."
Amalie Oil, the Official Motor Oil of the IHRA, is also the title sponsor on two of IHRA's top events - The Amalie Oil Texas Nationals in San Antonio, TX and the Amalie Oil North American Nationals in Epping, NH. Amalie also posts contingency in both Pro and Sportsman classes in the IHRA.
The Amalie Oil InstiGator Top Alcohol Funny Car debuted in 2002 when McMillen and Amalie Oil's Business Development Manager, Andrew Bornstein, expanded on the popular "gator" theme that the company used for its motorsports marketing. The Amalie Oil marketing department then took over and Michelle Barkett designed what has arguably become the most recognized car in motorsports. "Everyone just loves that smiling gator car," added McMillen. "No matter where we go, whether it's Texas or Canada, people see the Amalie logo and ask me, 'Hey, isn't that the gator car?' It's always a great feeling."
A driver search for the Amalie Oil InstiGator continues and an announcement is expected soon.
Amalie will make the McMillen-piloted Top Fuel Team "Better Than It Has To Be" when they add their logo as a Major Associate Sponsor during the 2006-2007 campaigns. The sponsorship will increase Amalie's exposure and brand awareness as the Top Fuel team will compete in all IHRA and at least 8 NHRA races. "From what we can see the quality of this team is outstanding," commented Andrew Borstein, Business Development Manager for Amalie. "They'll be competitive from the opening day. We're excited about this opportunity to increase our brand awareness in new motorsports markets."
Evan Knoll's TORCO Race Fuels is also an Amalie distributor. Knoll added, "The marketing partners on these teams gel nicely. We're very proud of our association with Amalie and the quality products that they offer to our racers and fans."
Since 1903 Amalie has been "Better Than It Has To Be". The company markets its products worldwide, has distribution operations in Dallas; Jacksonville, Florida; and Los Angeles.
DECATUR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mention the name TORCO Racing Fuels, Inc. and any racer, sanctioning body, manufacturer or even the most casual race fan will pay attention. That's because since 1995 TORCO Racing Fuels, Inc. has established itself as the industry leader in high quality race fuels coast to coast. Evan Knoll - President eRaceFuels
This week, Evan Knoll President of TORCO Racing Fuels, Inc. announced several new business initiatives designed to diversify and grow the already booming race fuel giant. One of those initiatives was the formation of eRaceFuels, Inc. Knoll said, "While the TORCO Race Fuels, Inc. name has served us well over the last 10 years our marketing consultants believe that a name more easily identifiable with our product and mission would serve us better, thus the formation of eRaceFuels, Inc."
Knoll intends to leverage the robust internet market to grow eRaceFuels, Inc. into an international giant. eRaceFuels, Inc. will hit the ecommerce market using a high octane marketing program. Marketed under the eRaceFuels, Inc. umbrella will be all of the TORCO Race Fuels, Inc. existing fuels and products including, Mach Series Racing Fuels, Custom Blended Fuels and Additives, Knoll Gas Motorsports, Knoll Gas and Energy, Pro Nitro Nitromethane and Knoll's newest brainchild SKULL GEAR a custom clothing and apparel line.
The SKULL GEAR apparel line was launched last March when Knoll sponsored NHRA/AMS Pro Modified World Champion Mike Ashley in a multi-year deal. Later on Knoll inked a deal with Ashley to introduce a Skull Gear Funny car to debut at this year's US Nationals in Indianapolis, added a Pro Stock car driven by superstar Dave Connelly and a Top Fuel car driven by Melanie Troxel. Licensing agreements are currently underway for SKULL GEAR to be sold in stores worldwide.
On the drawing board are plans to foray into the commercial real estate market, open Mach Series gas stations with convenience stores owned and operated by eRaceFuels, Inc. and an eRaceFuels, Inc. Street and Strip oil product line.
Rockingham, NC - Terry Mc Millen and the Amalie Oil InstiGator Funny Car will team up with area Carolina NAPA dealers at IHRAs 35th Annual Spring Nationals contested April 22-24 at the Rockingham Dragway. Currently second in the IHRA Hooters Racing Series points race, Mc Millen, an IHRA fan favorite will be available to meet fans and sign autographs while the InstiGator funny car is on display from 10:00AM - 5:00PM this Thursday (April 21) at Barnes Motor & Parts Company in Rockingham. Barnes Motor & Parts Company is located at 728 East Broad Avenue.
We had a lot of fun and success with this program in San Antonio," stated Mc Millen. "NAPA is quality parts and service and Amalie is 'better than it has to be'. I know I can find Amalie Oil for my car at area Carolina NAPA Auto Car Centers in Charlotte and High Point North Carolina and Columbia South Carolina." The InstiGator team is expecting over 300 NAPA associates at the Rockingham Dragway.
Last year, Mc Millen qualified sixth at "The ROCK" and raced to a semi final appearance at an event that saw three world records reset. "This may be the fastest racing surface we'll see all year," explained Mc Millen. "We're certainly excited about all of the NAPA folks that will be present to see this great race."
Mc Millen added, "Our success can be contributed to the outstanding help from companies like Amalie Oil, Torco Race Fuels, Flatout Gaskets, NGK Spark Plugs, MSD, Vintage Trailers, Performance Graphics, Powershield Coatings and Crane Cams, we couldn't do this without them."
Elkhart, Ind. - When Hoosier Thunder Motorsports team owner and driver, Terry McMillen announced the addition of a Top Fuel Dragster to his Alcohol Funny Car racing team, he couldn't have imagined the outpouring of support from his current partnerships.
In an announcement today, Crane Cams and NGK Spark Plugs renewed their partnership with the team and expanded their relationship with McMillen to include the Top Fuel car, which will contend for the IHRA Championship and race a limited NHRA schedule.
"Anytime that you have pioneers of this industry like Crane Cams and NGK Spark Plugs in your pit, it's an advantage," stated McMillen. "Don't let anyone tell you differently. It has been a huge advantage for us. Their quality and attention to detail has helped us succeed with our Funny Car operation and now with our Top Fuel team."
From its humble begging in 1953, Crane Cams has become the preferred supplier for professional racers and street performance enthusiast alike. Their product line even includes performance camshafts, valve train components, ignitions and electronics for Harley-Davidson® motorcycles.
When it comes to spark plugs, NGK is the World Leader. NGK produces spark plugs for virtually every automotive, motorcycle, marine and small engine application. NGK Spark Plugs has a long and storied history in motorsports. From the high rpm screaming of the CART Series to the ground-pounding thunder of Top Fuel racing, and race tracks everywhere in between.
The Amalie Oil InstiGator Funny Car, powered by TORCO Racing Fuel will compete in the Hooters IHRA Drag Racing Series while the Top Fuel entry will compete in both the IHRA Hooters Drag Racing Series and a limited NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series schedule. The team expects to release a detailed schedule in the coming weeks.
The Hoosier Thunder Motorsports team is associated with top quality, high performance companies like: Amalie Oil, eRaceFuels, Flatout Gaskets, NGK Spark Plugs, MSD, Performance Graphics and Crane Cams.
Elkhart, IN - Torco Racing Fuels has extended their marketing partnership with Terry Mc Millen’s Amalie Oil Funny Car. “It is exciting to be part of this banner program that Evan Knoll, President of Torco Racing Fuels, has put together with IHRA and a host of other race teams,” stated Terry Mc Millen.