Drag Illustrated Issue 122, June 2017 | Page 72

YOUR BEST CHOICE Full Service Dealer since 1973 Nationwide Sales & Delivery 319-393-4544 www.WRIGHTWAYTRAILERS.com I-380, Exit 25 • Hiawatha, IA PRODUCTS & PRESS EDELBROCK APPOINTS A NEW PRESIDENT Edelbrock is pleased to announce the ap- pointment of Steve Rogers to the position of President of Edel- brock LLC. The Board of Direc- tors of Edelbrock LLC has appointed Steve Rogers as the company’s President, succeeding Wayne Murray, who will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer. Previously, Steve was the President and CEO of K&N Engi- neering, Inc. from 2003 to 2014. At Edelbrock, Steve will focus on product strategies and marketing initiatives to continue growing the brand. Wayne Murray will continue to focus on overseeing Edelbrock’s manufacturing and foundry opera- tions. John Colaianne will remain as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Rogers shared, “I am very excited to be joining the Edelbrock family and look forward to helping the company continue to evolve and grow. I am truly blessed and humbled to have this opportunity to work with one of the premier brands that helped to define the performance au- tomotive aftermarket.” Further, along with the entire aftermar- ket industry, Steve expressed his sorrow for the recent loss of Vic Edelbrock Jr. He is committed to doing everything in his power to support the legacy for quality products that Vic and his father built around the Edelbrock brand. John Colaianne, Edelbrock CEO and Industrial Opportunity Part- ners Operating Principal, said, “Our Board of Directors, along with Vic Edelbrock Jr., invested a lot of time in finding the right person to lead Edelbrock into the future, and we believe Steve is the right person for the job.” Wayne Murray, Chief Operating Officer, added, “Our entire manage- ment team is excited to welcome Steve. We’re confident that Steve’s experience and expertise are what Edelbrock needs to foster continued growth.” SPONSORS ANNOUNCED FOR GEAR HEAD RACING SERIES FUN IN THE SUN Custom CNC Ground Cams Combination Specific Profiles Knowledgeable Customer Service Competitive Pricing Get The Right Cam The First Time Call (662) 893-5670 • Fax 662 893 6056 www.bulletcams.com 8785 Old Craft Road • Olive Branch, MS 38654 72 | D r a g I l l u s t r a t e d | DragIllustrated.com Lucas Oil is the presenting sponsor along with associate presenters Strange Engineering and Drag Racing Edge for the GHRS 2017 Fun In the Sun bracket race. The Fun In The Sun championship bracket race, a tribute to Scott Weney, will be held at Bradenton Motorsports Park Nov. 10th-12th. The schedule calls for three days of racing with four separate 1/8th mile races, three paying $10,000 to the winner and one for $20,000 – all guaranteed! As well as a run for the money with bonus, best losing packages, cookout, product giveaways throughout the event and more. For more information please visit www.ghrseries.com or email bradentonmotorsports.com. Issue 121