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ELKHART, Ind. (February 8, 2008) -- 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.
"I'm looking forward to working with Bill McKnight (Clevite Manager of Motorsports, Sales and Marketing). This is such an honor!"
"MAHLE Clevite Inc. is pleased to be a sponsor of IHRA Nitro Jam Racing," said McKnight. "Nitro powered Funny Cars and Top Fuel Dragsters provide plenty of excitement for the fans and are a demanding test for our parts. Terry McMillen is a great ambassador for drag racing and we are pleased to support his Top Fuel team in 2008."
With the Knoll Gas Motorsports Nitro Jam season less than two months away, McMillen already finds himself thankful for the season. "I have to thank Evan Knoll of Torco Racing Fuels who provided me the opportunity of getting licensed and racing in 2007 along with Doug, Tim and my crew for providing the opportunity to go out and win some races in 2007," McMillen said. "It was a job well done last season! I think our opportunities will be even greater in 2008."
Hoosier Thunder Motorsports partners with high-quality and high-performance companies like: Amalie Oil, Torco Race Fuels, Jet Label & Tape, Auto Meter, Mahle Clevite, Perfect Circle, Flatout Gaskets, NGK Spark Plugs, MSD, Permatex, GO Graphix, eMax, Crane Cams, Foley & Lewis Racing, Freedom Grill, Global Power Systems, Paradise RV and No Limit Custom Coach.
To learn more about Terry McMillen and Hoosier Thunder Motorsports, visit Terry McMillen's Hoosier Thunder Motorsports.
ABOUT AMALIE OIL [http://amalie.com]
Founded in 1903 in Franklin, Pennsylvania, Amalie Oil Company was one of the original "Pennsylvania Crude" oil companies. Today, Amalie blends and packages almost 200 different products. Amalie continues over 100 years of excellence with a full line of Automotive, Fleet, Industrial, and Specialty lubricants, that, since 1903, truly are Better than they have to be!
ABOUT TORCO RACE FUELS [Torco Race Fuels - Home or http://torco.com]
Torco Racing Fuels is the first choice for engine builders and professional racers seeking extreme power and consistency. The company also offers commercial and racing oils and lubes; SKULL Shine, a complete line of car care products; SKULL Gear, a complete line of apparel, traction compound, and racing-related accessories.
Clevite and Perfect Circle provide bearings and piston rings for McMillen Top Fuel entry
ELKHART, Ind. (February 8, 2008) -- 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.
"I'm looking forward to working with Bill McKnight (Clevite Manager of Motorsports, Sales and Marketing). This is such an honor!"
"MAHLE Clevite Inc. is pleased to be a sponsor of IHRA Nitro Jam Racing," said McKnight. "Nitro powered Funny Cars and Top Fuel Dragsters provide plenty of excitement for the fans and are a demanding test for our parts. Terry McMillen is a great ambassador for drag racing and we are pleased to support his Top Fuel team in 2008."
With the Knoll Gas Motorsports Nitro Jam season less than two months away, McMillen already finds himself thankful for the season. "I have to thank Evan Knoll of Torco Racing Fuels who provided me the opportunity of getting licensed and racing in 2007 along with Doug, Tim and my crew for providing the opportunity to go out and win some races in 2007," McMillen said. "It was a job well done last season! I think our opportunities will be even greater in 2008."
Hoosier Thunder Motorsports partners with high-quality and high-performance companies like: Amalie Oil, Torco Race Fuels, Jet Label & Tape, Auto Meter, Mahle Clevite, Perfect Circle, Flatout Gaskets, NGK Spark Plugs, MSD, Permatex, GO Graphix, eMax, Crane Cams, Foley & Lewis Racing, Freedom Grill, Global Power Systems, Paradise RV and No Limit Custom Coach.
To learn more about Terry McMillen and Hoosier Thunder Motorsports, visit Terry McMillen's Hoosier Thunder Motorsports.
ABOUT AMALIE OIL [http://amalie.com]
Founded in 1903 in Franklin, Pennsylvania, Amalie Oil Company was one of the original "Pennsylvania Crude" oil companies. Today, Amalie blends and packages almost 200 different products. Amalie continues over 100 years of excellence with a full line of Automotive, Fleet, Industrial, and Specialty lubricants, that, since 1903, truly are Better than they have to be!
ABOUT TORCO RACE FUELS [Torco Race Fuels - Home or http://torco.com]
Torco Racing Fuels is the first choice for engine builders and professional racers seeking extreme power and consistency. The company also offers commercial and racing oils and lubes; SKULL Shine, a complete line of car care products; SKULL Gear, a complete line of apparel, traction compound, and racing-related accessories.
