Tag: car
BAJA 1000-2010
by nitrolube on Nov.16, 2010, under Uncategorized
BAJA1000 – Canadian Team -Good Luck to the Canadian YOLO Racing Team on their quest to finish first in the 1070miles/1700+km BAJA1000 this year.
The team left Vancouver, B.C. for Ensenada, México on November 12th with their famous VW Baja Bug in tow ready to take on the rough roads, hot weather and crazy fans.
The Baja Bug was prepped with all NitroLube Lubricants, from the Nitro Oil, to the Fuel Conditioner, to Nitro Red grease and NitroSeal in the tires which were all on board for this 1070mile trip.
Erich Reisen and Ross Burden the two principal drivers with co-drivers Grant Baylis & Randy Thompson were excited to test the Bug on the course which starts in Ensenada, México and finishes in La Paz, Mexico, (the tip of the Baja (1070miles = 1700+km) on November 18th.
The team will be driving for 20+ hours during the race. Erich stated, ”We finished 3rd last year and we are confident we will do better this year with our past experience and our great Nitrolube’d VW Baja Bug.”
The Team is raising DRIVE-A-THON money for their two charities: http://yoloracing.com/driveathon.html
and
Vancouver Firefighters Charitable Society
The team can be followed by GPS at:
http://irctracking.com/2010/Baja1000/North/
Click on Class 5- Car 554
also more information on the Teams Website. www.yoloracing.com
‘Go CANADA Go’
2010 National Drag Racing in Las Vegas
by nitrolube on Nov.08, 2010, under Racing News
2010 National Drag racing event in Las Vegas was a fantastic success.
We saw John Force run a 3.90 – 325mph in his Castrol GTX Funny Car. Never have we seen blinding speed that FAST……WOW !.
We had two Canadian teams competing….21 year old Dragster sensation Ashley Bart from Calgary, Alberta and Shawn Cowie from Richmond, B.C. who ran an amazing 5.38.
Shawn’s team say they love the “NitroRed” grease.
Over 100,000 people attended this beautiful sunny 4 day event…This is a must go to for the Drag Racing fans.
SEMA – LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA
by nitrolube on Oct.16, 2010, under Uncategorized
SEMA is coming: Tuesday, November 2 – Friday, November 5, 2010
LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA .
What is SEMA?? One of the biggest tradeshow events of the year for the car enthusiast and the AAPEX tradeshow www.aapexshow.com for the after market vehicle product industry. With over 100,000 attendees the shows will be packed with a lot of eye candy.
On special display will be the WD-40/SEMA Cares Mustang 2011 Ford Mustang GT with a 5.0-liter V8 engine, 600 horsepower and feature a body kit, custom interior, entertainment system and paint. The Car will Debut at SEMA Show and will raise funds at the Barrett-Jackson auction off which will be donated to the Victory Junction Gang Camp, for special needs and chronically ill children and CHILDFIND, for abused and neglected children.
NitroLube will be there to display it’s NitroWrench as a new hot product of the year. We look forward to seeing everyone at the show.
www.semashow.com
Allen Berg Formula Racing Schools
by nitrolube on Sep.24, 2010, under Uncategorized
NitroLube is honored to be associated with Allen Berg Formula Racing Schools.
They have recently relocated their Formula Car programs to Palms Spring, California to the 2.7 mile Chuckwalla track. The track announced…..”Chuckwalla Valley Raceway is pleased to announce ABRS as their official on site Racing School, offering Formula Car programs commencing October 13, 2010″.
This new track offers the driver a unique driving experience and speed.
The school offers stays at the Fantasy Springs Hotel & Best Western Date Tree Hotel.
If you or your friends are interested in driving a Formula Race Car visit the school.
More information is available at: http://www.allenbergracingschools.com/racing-chuckwalla-valley-raceway.asp
19TH Annual Great Canadian VW Car Show
by nitrolube on Aug.09, 2010, under Uncategorized
NitroLube was honored to be involved and invited to participate with the Canadian BAJA1000 YOLO Racing Team as they attended the 19TH Annual Great Canadian VW Car Show, in Coquitlam, B.C. this past weekend.
Some of the best looking and extreme VW’s vehicles were on exhibit. Some amazing work by some dedicated car enthusiastic made the show very exciting with trophies going to some well deserved participants. NitroLube along with the YOLO Racing Team were bringing awareness to the Firefighters charities Drive-a-Thon and raising money for a very good cause.
To help out you can donate for the 2010 BAJA1000 here…. http://yoloracing.com/driveathon.html
Langley Loafers Car Club
by nitrolube on Jul.31, 2010, under Racing News, Uncategorized
Mission Raceway hosted with sponsor the Langley Loafers Car Club a fantastic weekend of Hot Rod Racing this year.
There were over 1000 vehicles on exhibit from the early 1900’s to some of the most dynamic looking cars on the planet. The event saw thousands of race fans from both USA and Canada with competitors coming from as far away as California.
Congratulation to all the winners and charities that benefited from this great event.
For more pictures see Speed Zone Magazine and Mission Raceway sites.
2010 LORDCO Tradeshow
by nitrolube on Mar.15, 2010, under Uncategorized
NitroLube would like to invite all it’s clients and distributors to see them at booth # 104 at the 2010 LORDCO Trade Show held on April 12th & 13th at the Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver, B.C.
The show introduces all the new products carried by Lordco for 2010 and has nearly 20,000 visitors over the two day event.
NitroLube will be introducing their new products, NitroSeal and NitroKool at the Show. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. You can register at www.lordco.com
NitroSeal Update
by nitrolube on Jan.23, 2010, under Uncategorized
NitroLube would like to announce that after 3 years in development and testing, “NITROSEAL” the worlds 1st. Bio-degradable “Tire Protection Coating Injection Gel” is now available.
“NITROSEAL”…… STOPS AIR LOSS….STOPS FLATS….STOPS RIM RUST & CORROSION….STOPS DRY CASING…..REDUCES HEAT & OXIDATION and Lasts the Life of the Tire.
NitroSeal plugs holes as large as 1/2″ and is Re-Tread approved and safe for tire patching. NitroSeal which comes in 20 Litre pails will be a Tire Management Solution for the trucking industry, Construction, heavy equipment, recreational vehicles , boats & horse trailers and ATV’s where air loss and flat tires are an issue.
NITROSEAL can also be used in tire emergency situations.
NITROSEAL, Protection for your family & equipment….Making your miles Greener.
2009 Mission Raceway Winners
by nitrolube on Dec.01, 2009, under Racing News
Congratulation to the 2009 MISSION RACEWAY Winners. Another great year of racing closed with an awards banquet where all the 2009 award recipients were crowned and awarded their trophies.
Special congrats go to the 2009 Champion winners, Kevin BRENNAN-Motorcycle; Craig JOHNSON – Sportsman; Stefan KONDOLAY-Super Pro; Dave JUNG- Pro; Larry RHODENIZER-HotRod; Tyler SMITH – Jr. Dragster; and NitroLube Team member Gerald PATZER- Sports compact.
More winners can be seen at Mission Racway site
Rookie Honours of the Year
by nitrolube on Sep.25, 2009, under Uncategorized
NitroLube would like to congratulate Rookie Race Car sensation Stefan Rzadzinski of Alberta.
This past weekend at Mosport International Raceway, Stefan concluded his season in the 2009 Ontario Formula Ford Challenge.
Although finishing the race in 3rd position, this amazing 16 years old clinched the Rookie of the Year title and Ontario Formula Ford Challenge Championship Runner-Up.
His racing future looks very bright.
Congratulations again.