NASCAR Whelen Euro Series announces a new partnership with Silverline Tools
The English company becomes the Series’ Official Tool Supplier
Blois, France - NASCAR Whelen Euro Series and Silverline Tools announced today a deal that will see the English tools manufacturing and supplying company join the list of partners of the European NASCAR championship as Official Tool Supplier, testifying the ever-growing interest surrounding the series founded and managed by Team FJ.
“We are very happy to welcome Silverline tools in the Series, they have great products and we are proud to promote this brand all over Europe. The NASCAR Whelen Euro Series teams will beneficiate from this partnership by earning tools prizes as soon as our next event in Brands Hatch,” said Jerome Galpin, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series President - CEO.
With over 9 000 merchants in Europe and more than 30 years of experience, Silverline Tools multi-award-winner equipment is the preferred choice for both professionals and home improvement passionates. The extremely-competitive NASCAR Whelen Euro Series grid represents the ideal field for Silverline Tools to showcase the high performances and quality of its hand and power tools.
“We’re thrilled to be appointed as Official Tool Supplier to the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series,” said Lauren Kennedy, Silverline Global Brand Manager. “It’s a hugely popular sport that’s still growing in Europe and our automotive product range will be of great benefit to the team technicians. We’re excited to see our Silverline Dodge Ram leading the cars out on the track too!”
The new partnership will make its debut at the American Speedfest in Brands Hatch, taking place on the historic Kent track onJune 6th and 7th. The second edition of the hugely successful American-themed event will mark the second stop for the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series 2014 season after the thrilling opener in Valencia.
About NASCAR Whelen Euro Series
The NASCAR Whelen Euro Series was founded in 2008 by Team FJ, a Motorsport company based in Blois. It was named NASCAR official Series in January 2012 thanks to a long-term partnership signed with NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), and Whelen Engineering as title sponsor of the Series.The season is made up of 24 races, equally split among ELITE 1 and ELITE 2 division, on the best European tracks. Team FJ introduced a stunning innovation on July 7-8, 2012 by organizing the first NASCAR Touring Series race on an oval track in Europe. An half-mile circuit was built in the centre of Tours (France) with an all new 9° banking, identical to the one in place at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway. With four races in two days, these 400 HP V8 monsters are sure to provide thrilling bumper-to-bumper racing and a lot of family fun around the track! In the pure NASCAR tradition, race fans can get closer to the action than ever and feel the unique in Europe paddock atmosphere thanks to drivers, teams and cars always available for the spectators.The series attracts drivers from all over the world, all willing to fight on track for the win and take the first step towards becoming a NASCAR star in the U.S.Silverline Tools
About Silverline Tools
Silverline Tools are leading industry experts with a 30-year history in manufacturing and supplying more than 5,000 hand and power tools to over 9,000 merchants and traders throughout the UK and mainland Europe. Silverline are proud to be chosen as Official Tool Suppliers to NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, world champion sports teams including GT Factory Racing, Racing Silverline 49ers, and charities such as Greenpower Education Trust and Riders for Health. Event organisers also choose Silverline tools to support major competitions, including the UCI Downhill Mountain Biking World Cup and the Greenpower Education Trust Corporate Challenge.
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