Contact: John Ewert
Communications Director
O: (920) 893-4206
jewert@roadamerica.com
ELKHART LAKE, Wis., (April 29, 2013) – Road America announced today that CTECH, the leader in innovative aluminum trailer, shop, cart storage and cabinet solutions, has agreed to be the circuit’s official tool cart and cabinet provider. Using proprietary designs, patented Motion Latch™ handles on doors and drawers, and GasketLoc™ counter tops that are durable, robust and aesthetically pleasing, CTECH gives racers the cabinets and carts to be the most productive and the most competitive.
“It may be an old cliché, but having the right tool for the job can make all the difference to us,” said Road America president and general manager George Bruggenthies. “With an event almost every weekend, our teams are constantly maintaining either the track’s support equipment or the surrounding facility. CTECH, and their purpose-built cart and cabinet solutions are exactly what we need to support our efforts at Road America and we are proud to have CTECH join our family of partners.”
CTECH custom designed carts and cabinets will be utilized at various locations around Road America. Providing an opportunity for fans and racers to see firsthand the latest CTECH innovations and exciting products that CTECH has to offer. CTECH will also have an at-track marketing presence during events.
“Whether it’s maintaining the facility or working in the shop – to be winners, teams have to rely on their equipment and we are delighted to be the ‘tool cart and cabinet of choice’ for Road America,” said Dean Lee, business manager for CETCH.
Road America’s first race weekend will be May 17-19, when it hosts the (SVRA) Spring Vintage Weekend. Two-wheeled action takes center stage when the GEICO Motorcycle AMA Subway SuperBike Doubleheader hits the track on May 31-June 2. One week later, June 7-9, vintage motorcycle enthusiasts will be on track during the AHRMA Vintage Motorcycle Classic, followed by the WeatherTech® Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints® from June 13-16 – Road America’s longest running annual sports car event.
The NASCAR Nationwide Series and ARCA Series roll into Road America on June 20-22, bringing intense wheel-to-wheel stock car racing action to the nation’s most intimidating road course. A mid-summer classic, The HAWK with Brian Redman, takes place July 18-21, and has quickly grown to become one of the largest vintage racing events in the country. Chevrolet’s Corvette will receive top honors as the featured marque during The HAWK in celebration of Corvette’s 60th Anniversary.
In early August, Road America will host the Ferrari Club of America’s 50th Anniversary, August 1-4, and the following weekend on August 8-11, the newly formed GRAND-AM / ALMS Series takes over Road America’s 4-mile circuit for what will be the most incredible weekend of sports car racing in the world. Fans will get to see the VISITFLORIDA.com Sports Car Challenge 250 GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series race on Saturday, Aug. 10, with the Road America 245 Powered by Orion Energy Systems ALMS race presented by Tequila Patron on Sunday.
September 6-8, the VSCDA Elkhart Lake Vintage Festival returns, featuring several impressive machines including many pre-war racers and Can-Am enthusiasts. The 2013 season is capped off with the 50th Anniversary of the SCCA National Championship Runoffs® September 19-22, where more than 600 competitors will attempt to make history at America’s National Park of Speed.
2013 event tickets are available for purchase. To purchase tickets or learn more about upcoming events at Road America, please visit Road America online at www.roadamerica.com or call 800-365-RACE (7223).
About Road America: Established in 1955 as the first permanent road racing course in the United States, Road America is located midway between Milwaukee and Green Bay in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. The world’s best racers have competed at this legendary four-mile, 14-turn road circuit for over 55 years. The 640-acre, park-like grounds offer amazing viewing opportunities, fantastic concessions and high-speed excitement to hundreds of thousands of spectators each year. In addition to public race weekends, Road America offers a variety of group event programs, the Blain’s Farm & Fleet Motorplex for karting and supermoto, and the Road America Motorcycle and Advanced Driving Schools. For more information, visit www.roadamerica.com Follow Road America on www.facebook.com/RoadAmerica and on Twitter: @roadamerica or call 800-365-7223.
About CTECH: Since 1995 CTECH has grown to be a preferred supplier of trailer cabinets, service and pit carts and shop cabinets. Using creativity in the development and fabrication process, CTECH produces what customer’s want, when they need it. These innovative storage solutions designed for the racing industry also translate well to other applications including emergency response, utility truck and other specialty applications such as command centers for local, state and federal agencies. For more information on CETCH, go to www.racecabinet.com
