FK ROD ENDS INCREASES
PARTNERSHIP WITH SWEENEY RUSH SERIES WITH OVER $10,000 IN CASH & CONTINGENCIES;
BECOMES "OFFICIAL ROD END" & PRESENTING SPONSOR OF "SHOCK THE CLOCK” & “BEAT THE
HEAT" PROGRAM AT ALL 2017 LM TOUR EVENTS
By
Mike Leone
February 17, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Pulaski, PA)…Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Racing Series powered by
Pace Performance is proud to announce that FK Rod Ends will increase their
support of the Series’ dirt car divisions, as well as the new Asphalt Racing
Series! The 2017 season will mark
the fifth straight year for FK's involvement with the Series, and their support
will substantially increase as they will distribute over $10,000 in cash and
contingencies via becoming the "Official Rod End" of RUSH as well as the
presenting sponsor of the "Shock the Clock" & "Beat the Heat" program at all
Sweeney Late Model Touring Series qualifying events.
This
respected and nationally recognized company is led by the Fragola family and
based in Southington, Connecticut.
In 2014, FK Rod Ends became the first company to participate in both the RUSH
Late Model and Sportsman Modified Series as a Major Contingency Sponsor and has
now expanded its involvement to include all of the divisions on the Dirt and
Asphalt Series.
As
part of their “Official Rod End” sponsorship package, FK Rod Ends will award a
total of 12 complete sets of Rod Ends valued at over $6,000 throughout the
Series as well as becoming the new presenting sponsor of the "Shock the Clock"
and "Beat the Heat" program where $100 will be awarded to the fast qualifier and
$25 to each heat race winner at all Sweeney Late Model Touring Series events.
The program will get underway at the opening $2,000 to-win Sweeney Tour
event on Saturday, April 22 at Winchester (VA) Speedway.
"We are proud to
be back again this season working with RUSH," expressed Maria Melillo of FK Rod
Ends. "RUSH is one of the best run series that we have the pleasure of working
with. Vicki (Emig) and RUSH
always deliver on what they promise.
From running all of their weekly races, to awesome events, and promoting
their sponsors in magazine ads, etc., it has definitely helped our company grow.
RUSH always takes that extra step to keep their drivers safe and happy,
and the series are run with respect to its sponsors as well.
RUSH is the 'real deal!"
“I
cannot thank Maria enough for her support of our Series.” stated Emig.
"Our partnership with FK Rod Ends now spans five years and she has
continually increased her support as we have grown.
Maria is a strong believer in making sure FK's support goes directly
back into the hands of racers. She
has always complimented us on the way our RUSH programs are designed, taking
note that regardless of the level of racers there is always some type of benefit
for their participation. The FK Rod End
giveaways are always one of the most popular at our Manufacturers Nights, and
every year we receive rave reviews from the competitors that won these packages
on how they were treated and the extras they received from FK."
"We're also very thankful FK Rod Ends stepped up to present our ‘Shock the
Clock’ and ‘Beat the Heat’ programs," continued Emig.
"We would be remiss if we didn't thank Bobby Lake for his involvement the
past three years with this program.
This program was actually his idea and he funded approximately $7,000 back into
the hands of RUSH racers in three years.
With his grandson Michael progressing on in his Super Late Model career,
Bobby gave an early notice he wouldn't be continuing the program in 2017.
We can't thank FK Rod Ends enough for stepping up to continue this great
program that we know the racers certainly appreciate."
F.K.
Bearings came onto the scene quietly over 30 years ago. They did not make a huge
splash, but quickly won the customers over with a high quality product offered
at a competitive price, and plenty of stock. While
the industrial market struggled to get product from the old stand-bys, the
racing market embraced a supplier that could deliver a great product while
maintaining inventory throughout the limited season. To further assure timely
delivery, F.K. set up two regional warehouses. Filled to the brim with
inventory, these warehouses can offer localized service for emergency orders.
Over the
years the F.K. Bearings product line has grown to encompass many different
industries all over the world. From the wilds of Baja Mexico, to the "good old
boys" of NASCAR....from mowers to care for your lawn, to fitness equipment to
groom your body, you'll find F.K. Rod Ends!!
Check out their website at
www.fkrodends.com.
Also, be sure to "like" their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fkrodends
and follow them on Twitter and Instagram @FKrodends.
RUSH Late Model 2016 marketing partners include Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC,
Pace Performance, Hoosier Tire, Bilstein Shocks, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bazell Race
Fuels, Insinger Performance, MSD Performance, Maxima Racing Oil, Jones Racing
Products, Alternative Power Sources, Precise Racing Products, ARbodies, TBM
Brakes, K&N Filters, Lincoln Electric, FK Rod Ends, Velocita-USA, Classic Ink
USA, Rocket Chassis, Bobby Lake Motorsports High Gear Speed Shop,
CrateInsider.com, B.R.A.K.E.S., RockAuto.com, and Valley Fashions.
E-mail can be sent to the RUSH Racing Series at [email protected] and
snail mail to 4368 Route 422, Pulaski, PA 16143. Office phone is 724-964-9300
and fax is 724-964-0604. The RUSH Racing Series website is
www.rushracingseries.com. Like our Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/rushlatemodels and follow us on Twitter @RUSHLM.
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