Mac Tools Sweepstakes Gives Away a ‘Ride To Remember’
Columbus, OH — Mac Tools has announced its Mac Card “Ride To Remember” sweepstakes with a grand prize of a 2006 Mustang Convertible crafted exclusively for Mac Tools by renowned car designer Chip Foose.
The sweepstakes, which kicked off March 1, will run for five months. Each month, one winner will be given a four-day, three-night trip for four to the 52nd Mac Tools U.S. Nationals NHRA event in Indianapolis Sept. 1-4, 2006. In addition, each winner will receive a Chip Foose Tool Box and a chance to win the grand prize.
To win the Mustang, each of the five monthly winners will select a key for a chance to start the car in front of the crowd at the Indianapolis Raceway Park on Finals Day at the U.S. Nationals. The first winner whose key starts the Foose Mustang will take home the one-of-a-kind vehicle valued at $50,000.
Enter the contest by making a purchase with the Mac Card from March 1 through July 31, 2006 or send a postcard with your name, address, city, state, zip, date of birth and daytime telephone number to: Mac Card Ride To Remember Sweepstakes, P.O. Box 481474, Charlotte, NC 28269.
For more details, check with your local distributor or log onto www.mactools.com.
New Corteco Website Provides Easy Access to Reference Materials & Support
Milan, OH — A new website designed to provide easy access to information on premium quality aftermarket products, including engine gasket kits, engine and transmission mounts, cabin filters, transmission kits, and power steering kits and components, was introduced by Corteco, the aftermarket business of Freudenberg-NOK, and can be viewed at www.Corteco-na.com.
Brands including Omega power steering products, TransTec transmission and power steering kits and Corteco engine gaskets with WhiteSeal Technology are presented in the new site. The feature-rich site provides fast access to technical information, including references like TransTec’s popular transmission-by-vehicle guide. Catalogs can be viewed in PDF format and online in an interactive format. News and events, including motor sports and key trade shows, are easily accessed, along with current advertisements, company locations and related websites.
Timken Becomes Official Technical Partner of Joe Gibbs Racing
Canton, OH — Timken has entered into an agreement with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) to become an official technical partner of the NASCAR racing organization. The partnership, which provides product development and technical engineering support, will be leveraged across JGR’s multiple team operations in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, Busch Grand National Series and Craftsman Truck Series.
For the last two years, Timken has worked collaboratively with the JGR engineering team to develop and test technologies that improve the car’s powertrain performance, delivering longer life, improved fuel economy and higher horsepower availability. “Timken’s long history in the sport and innovative expertise in the management of friction provides our race operations with high-performing, competitive cars each and every weekend,” said J.D. Gibbs, president of JGR. “We truly value our Timken partnership as it continues to deliver results, from our shop and testing facility straight through to on-track performance.”
ASA Announces Web Design, Hosting Benefits for Members
Bedford, TX — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announces a new benefit to help members establish and retain an Internet presence. ASA now offers multipage website design, hosting and online marketing capabilities for its members at affordable, competitive prices.
ASA can create a multipage, interactive website using the latest trends in online technology including online appointment scheduling, an “Ask-An-Expert” form and an opt-in customer retention mechanism. Members can choose from several professionally designed templates that can be catered specifically to their online needs. ASA members will receive a home page with five additional pages for a setup fee of $495.
ASA also has the capabilities to host and maintain new and existing member websites for a small monthly fee. The sites are hosted on a reliable server built exclusively for ASA. Unique e-mail accounts and real-time tracking software is included with ASA’s hosting services.
For more information, visit webservices.asashop.org; call 800-272-7467, ext. 295; or access the electronic benefits portfolio within ASA OnDemand, which can be downloaded from www.ASAOnDemand.com.
New Interactive Website Features Connect Visitors to AMI
Bedford, TX — In order to meet the technological demands of students and faculty, the Automotive Management Institute (AMI) has launched a redesigned website, www.AMI online.org, which features a new look, easy navigation and unique interactive elements. The site now specifically serves current and prospective students, alumni, instructors, partners and media. Students and alumni can now access their class transcripts online. Using a unique student ID and user-created password, a student can see what classes have been taken, the number of credits he or she has accumulated and how many more credits are needed for graduation.
AMI has also implemented instant messaging technology throughout its site, as well as created audience-specific blogs for the exchange of management tips, discussion and ideas.
