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HULK 4x4 Expands at CoolDrive with Australian-Made Minebars1 Feb, 2019Two new Minebars are the latest high-quality HULK 4x4 products to join the range now available at CoolDrive Auto Parts. Designed and manufactured in Australia, the new slim-line HULK 4x4 minebars each measure 1.2m wide, are made from heavy-duty black anodised extruded aluminium and feature different weather-proof light combinations suitable for 12- or 24-volt applications.... Read More... |
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Product Safety Recall - REDARC Tow-Pro Elite EBRH-ACCV223 Jan, 2019REDARC Electronics - Tow-Pro Elite EBRH-ACCV2 REDARC Electronics is conducting a recall of the Tow-Pro Elite V2 Electric Trailer Brake Controller (Product code EBRH-ACCV2). The recall applies only to units sold between 1 September 2018 and 21 January 2019 with serial numbers of the following format shown as an example 18110006030116 or 18101268-023, (located on... Read More... |
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Christmas Trading Hours11 Dec, 2018With Christmas fast approaching here are the CoolDrive opening hours over the holiday period. December 2018 Monday 17th to Thursday 20th - Open normal hours Friday 21st - Closed from 1pm Christmas Eve - Monday 24th - Closed Christmas Day - Closed Boxing Day - Closed Thursday 27th to Friday 28th - Open normal hours... Read More... |
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Jones Joins The Main Game6 Dec, 2018Macauley Jones will make his full-time debut in the Virgin Australia Supercar Series in 2019 as he takes over the wheel of the #21 Team CoolDrive Commodore. Macauley has been racing full-time in the Super2 series since debuting mid-season at the Townsville event in 2014, and made his Supercar debut the following year, co-driving in... Read More... |
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Narva Expands Auto Lighting Range at CoolDrive4 Dec, 2018The Narva LED lighting range has expanded at CoolDrive Auto Parts with the very latest in premium quality head lamps and audio lights now available. Narva’s LED head lamps are ideal for night time and low light conditions where hands-free illumination is needed for roadside repairs or trade and leisure applications. The products can be... Read More... |
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Jaylec expands at CoolDrive with Fuse Kits & Wiring Heat Shrink Kits4 Dec, 2018An extensive range of automotive fuse kits and wiring heat shrink kits are the latest offerings from CoolDrive Auto Parts. Produced by Automotive Electrical experts Jaylec, the Fuse Assortment Kits come in a variety of fuse types and combinations, numbering anything from 68 individual fuses to 280, all packaged in a convenient clear container for... Read More... |
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The Latest tesa tapes at CoolDrive28 Nov, 2018CoolDrive Auto Parts continues to add to its array of automotive parts, with the addition of automotive adhesive tapes from tesa. Commonly used in European and Australian vehicles, these handy abrasion-resistant products meet stringent quality standards, with tesa’s major worldwide production sites certified under the international quality standards ISO 14001 and ISO T 16949. Available... Read More... |
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Newcastle 500 - Last Lap25 Nov, 2018TODAY'S TIMES Qualifying Qualified: 19th – 1:11.0311s Provisional Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:10.3067s Top Ten Shootout Pole Position: David Reynolds Race 31 – 250kms / 95 Laps Finished: 22nd Winner: David Reynolds THE RECAP Recap Yesterday’s penultimate race of the 2018 season had Supercar fans on the edge of their seats; and everyone knew... Read More... |
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Newcastle 500 - Saturday Race Report24 Nov, 2018TODAY'S TIMES Qualifying Qualified: 13th – 1:11.0837s Pole Position: Shane Van Gisbergen – 1:10.6430s Race 30 – 250kms / 95 Laps Finished: DNF Winner: Shane Van Gisbergen THE RECAP After two practice sessions yesterday, it was straight into qualifying for the Supercars today. In a session where only 0.8 of a second covered the field,... Read More... |
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Newcastle 500 - Friday Practice Report23 Nov, 2018TODAY'S TIMES Practice One Position: 26th – 1:12.0726s Fastest: Lee Holdsworth – 1:10.8203s Practice Two Position: 21st – 1:11.1767s Fastest: Scott McLaughlin – 1:10.4756s THE RECAP Newcastle turned on sunny yet strong wind conditions for the final practice sessions of 2018. With two, 45-minute sessions on the cards, drivers were re-familiarising themselves with the street... Read More... |
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Newcastle 500 Preview22 Nov, 2018The 2018 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship concludes this weekend with the Coates Hire Newcastle 500 finale. Last year marked Newcastle’s debut event on the Supercars calendar; with the coastal city attracting over 190,000 people to the street circuit, and a further 1.5+ million tuning in to watch from home.With the championship still to be decided,... Read More... |
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CoolDrive: 100 Years of Automotive Heritage21 Nov, 2018Few privately-owned Australian companies can boast four generations of the one family in the same industry for a century … but CoolDrive can. CoolDrive Auto Parts is today one of Australia’s largest suppliers of automotive air-conditioning, engine cooling, engine management, rotating electrical, accessories and workshop products to the automotive and related trades. Foundations were laid... Read More... |
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PETRONAS Lubricants Now Available in Australia at CoolDrive14 Nov, 2018CoolDrive Auto Parts to Partner 5th Largest Lubricant Supplier in the World. PETRONAS is a name often associated with the high-performance world of Formula 1 racing being a technological partner of the Silver Arrows Mercedes-AMG F1 team. The driver roster includes 4-time winning championship driver Lewis Hamilton & the very talented Valtteri Bottas. PETRONAS develop... Read More... |
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Auckland SuperSprint - Pukekohe Race Recap4 Nov, 2018TODAY'S RESULTS Qualifying Qualified: 15th – 1:03.1316s Provisional Pole Position: David Reynolds – 1:02.6449s Top Ten Shootout Pole Position: Jamie Whincup Race 29 – 200kms / 70 Laps Finished: 26th Winner: Scott McLaughlin THE WORD FROM TIM Tim achieved his best qualifying result at the Pukekohe circuit today, qualifying the Team CoolDrive Supercar in 15th... Read More... |
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Auckland SuperSprint - Saturday Race Recap3 Nov, 2018TODAY'S RESULTS Practice Three Position: 20th – 1:11.4296s Fastest: Chaz Mostert – 1:10.3494s Qualifying Starting Position: 23rd – 1:03.5979s Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:02.5708s Race 28 – 200kms / 70 Laps Finished: 12th Winner: Shane Van Gisbergen COMING UP *Listed in NZ Time Sunday 4th November 11:05 – 11:25 – Qualifying 13:55 – 14:15... Read More... |
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Auckland SuperSprint - Friday Practice Report2 Nov, 2018TODAY'S RESULTS Practice One Position: 17th – 1:03.7303s Fastest: Scott McLaughlin – 1:03.1150s Practice Two Position: 12th – 1:03.1316s Fastest: Jamie Whincup – 1:02.6575s COMING UP *Listed in NZ Time Saturday 3rd November 10:25 – 10:45 – Practice Three 13:40 – 14:00 - Qualifying 16:10 – 17:40 – Race 28 – 200kms / 70 Laps... Read More... |
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Auckland SuperSprint Preview1 Nov, 2018The ITM Auckland SuperSprint marks the penultimate round of the 2018 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship and is the only international race on this year’s calendar. All sessions will be LIVE on FOX Sports across the weekend, plus a highlights package on Channel Ten/One HD. Check your local guides for times. TRACK TIMES *Listed in NZ... Read More... |
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Blanchard confirms his 2019 plans30 Oct, 2018After making his Supercars debut at Phillip Island in 2010 as a co-driver, then stepping up to a full-time in 2013; Tim Blanchard has confirmed that at the end of the 2018 season, he will step away from driving the #21 Team CoolDrive Supercar full-time in 2019. Tim explains “It is obviously a very tough... Read More... |
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HULK 4x4 Range Catalogued at CoolDrive18 Oct, 2018HULK 4x4 RANGE CATALOGUED AT COOLDRIVE The HULK 4x4 range of four-wheel-drive equipment and outdoor living accessories has expanded so rapidly that CoolDrive Auto Parts has just published a dedicated catalogue. Available at CoolDrive branches nationally, the 20-page full-colour HULK 4x4 range catalogue is packed with the very latest products now available to cater for... Read More... |
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Gold Coast 600 Preview17 Oct, 2018The Gold Coast 600 marks the final round of the Pirtek Endurance Cup! This is the third and final event where we will see co-drivers compete in 2018. The street circuit is well-known for its on and off track entertainment, with people coming from all across Australia to enjoy this race by day, party by... Read More... |
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Air Conditioning Scratch ‘N’ Win Promotion9 Oct, 2018Win Your Share Of Over $50,000 In Prizes! During the months of November 2018 to January 2019, Get on Board with CoolDrive’s Scratch ‘N’ Win promotion for your chance to WIN A NEW CAR or your share of hundreds of prizes. For full Terms and Conditions - Click Here To download the Game Board -... Read More... |
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Bathurst - The Mountain Battle8 Oct, 2018THE GREAT RACE RESULT Bathurst 1000 - Race 25 / 161 Laps WINNERS: Craig Lowndes / Steve Richards Second: Scott Pye / Warren Luff Third: Scott McLaughlin / Alex Premat Tim Blanchard / Dale Wood: 18th THE RECAP & WORD FROM TIM / DALE Over 206,000 people walked through the gates to the famous Mount... Read More... |
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Bathurst - 1000km To Go8 Oct, 2018TRACK TIMES Practice Four (Additional Drivers Only) Position: 6th – 2:07.4465s Fastest: Luke Youlden – 2:06.6471s Practice Five (All Drivers) Position: N/A Fastest: Michael Caruso – 2:26.2070s Qualifying Qualified: 22nd – 2:05.8433s Provisional Pole Position: Jamie Whincup – 2:04.1093s Top Ten Shootout to follow tomorrow! THE RECAP & WORD FROM TIM / DALE With rain... Read More... |
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Bathurst Thursday Practice Recap5 Oct, 2018TRACK TIMES Practice One (All Drivers) Position: 17th – 2:29.2954s Fastest: Will Davison – 2:25.0243s Practice Two (Additional Drivers Only) Position: 6th – 2:36.7801s Fastest: Alex Premat – 2:35.1824s Practice Three (All Drivers) Position: 15th – 2:32.0897s Fastest: Richie Stanaway – 2:29.0174s THE WORD FROM TIM “The rain made for a less than ideal start... Read More... |
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Bathurst 1000 Preview2 Oct, 2018Team CoolDrive’s Tim Blanchard and Dale Wood are all set for this weekend’s great race - The Bathurst 1000. The Bathurst event is like no other, with drivers taking on Mount Panorama flat out for 1000kms!It is known as one of the best circuits in the world, for its elevation, corners, high speed straights and... Read More... |
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Significant Sydney Expansion For CoolDrive26 Sep, 2018Australian automotive parts distributor CoolDrive Auto Parts has significantly expanded its Sydney operations with a move to new premises. Now relocated in a 3,000 square metre facility at Kings Park, CoolDrive Auto Parts has combined operations with its sister EFI Division to create a major presence in the Sydney market. “Sydney has long been a... Read More... |
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Sandown 500 Recap17 Sep, 2018TODAYS TIMES Warm Up Position: 10th – 1:09.034s Fastest: Jamie Whincup/Paul Dumbrell – 1:08.4080s Race 24 – 500kms Finished: 19th Winner: Jamie Whincup / Paul Dumbrel Second: Shane Van Gisbergen / Earl Bamber Third: Craig Lowndes / Steven Richards THE WORD FROM TIM “The Sandown circuit hasn’t been kind to us in recent years. It... Read More... |
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Sandown Saturday Qualifying Report17 Sep, 2018TODAYS TIMES Qualifying Qualified: 23rd – 1:08.9461s Provisional Pole Position: Jamie Whincup – 1:07.8389s Race for the Grid One Finished: 9th Winner: Aaren Russell Race for the Grid Two Finished: 14th Winner: David Reynolds COMING UP Sunday 16th September 10:15 – 10:35 – Warm Up 13:20 – 16:50 – Race 24 – 500kms THE RECAP... Read More... |
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Sandown Friday Practice Report17 Sep, 2018TODAYS TIMES Practice One – Dale Wood Position: 12th – 1:08.7068s Fastest: Paul Dumbrell – 1:07.8467s Practice Two – Tim Blanchard Position: 25th – 1:09.0854s Fastest: Jamie Whincup – 1:07.9688s Practice Three – Dale Wood Position: 18th – 1:09.2214s Fastest: Will Brown – 1:08.6230s COMING UP Saturday 15th September 10:10 – 10:25 – Practice Four... Read More... |
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Sandown 500 Preview13 Sep, 2018This weekend’s Sandown 500 marks the first round of the Pirtek Endurance Cup and the first time Tim Blanchard and Dale Wood will pair up in the #21 Team CoolDrive Supercar as co-drivers. The Sandown 500 is known as the ‘Retro Round’ and Tim is honouring his dad, John Blanchard, by throwing back to his... Read More... |
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Blast From Blanchard Past13 Sep, 2018This years’ Sandown 500 retro reveal is something quite special for Tim Blanchard and Team CoolDrive. In a throwback to a memorable 1993 livery, he is honoring one of his heroes both on and off the track - his father, John Blanchard.1993 was John Blanchard’s one and only full-time season behind the wheel in the... Read More... |
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The Bend Sunday Recap27 Aug, 2018TODAYS RESULTS Qualifying Qualified:23rd – 1:50.4792s Pole Position: Jamie Whincup – 1:49.0515s Race 23 – 200kms / 41 Laps Finished: 21st Winner: Jamie Whincup TIM “It was a tough finish to our weekend at ‘The Bend’. We had shown good promise during the practice sessions on Friday and in both qualifying and the race yesterday.”... Read More... |
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Tailem Bend Saturday Report27 Aug, 2018TODAYS RESULTS Practice Three Position: 4th – 1:49.8925s Fastest: Nick Percat – 1:49.5892s Qualifying Qualified: 13th – 1:51.4329s Pole Position: Jamie Whincup – 1:50.1371s Race 22 – 120kms / 24 Laps Finished: 15th Winner: Shane Van Gisbergen COMING UP Sunday 26th August 10:50 – 11:10 – Qualifying 13:40 – 15:05 – Race 23 – 200kms... Read More... |
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Tailem Bend Preview21 Aug, 2018Inspired by some of the world’s most iconic race circuits, The Bend Motorsport Park is Australia’s only circuit to comply with the latest FIA Grade 2 and FIM Category A standards. At 7.77 kilometres in its maximum configuration, The Bend combines technical corners, fast flowing sections and an aggregate rise and fall of 85 metres... Read More... |
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John Blanchard Recognised by VASA8 Aug, 2018We are proud to announce that CoolDrive Auto Parts CEO John Blanchard has been honoured with a Pioneer Award by VASA for his contribution to the Australian automotive electrical and air conditioning industry. VASA’s Pioneer Awards were inaugurated in 1996 to recognise individuals who have contributed above and beyond the call of duty, to standards,... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Honours Star Performers8 Aug, 2018The geographic diversity of the CoolDrive Auto Parts network was highlighted by the company’s recent Branch of the Year Awards. Presented at the Rendezvous Hotel in Melbourne in late July, the Awards were shared with the CoolDrive branches from Albury (NSW) and Melbourne (VIC), while the new regional award went to the Western Australia/South Australia... Read More... |
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Loyalty & Longevity Recognised by CoolDrive8 Aug, 2018In this age of high employment mobility, the long-term loyalty and contributions of employees has been recognised by CoolDrive Auto Parts’ in recent inductions into its ‘Hall of Fame’. Presented at Melbourne’s Rendezvous Hotel in late July at CoolDrive’s annual Branch of the Year Awards night, the Hall of Fame acknowledges the efforts of individuals... Read More... |
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Sydney SuperNight Recap6 Aug, 2018TODAY TIMES Qualifying Qualified: 25th – 1:29.1599s Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:27.9494s Race 21 – 300kms / 77 Laps Finished: 16th Winner: Shane Van Gisbergen THE RECAP & WORD FROM TIM Fans have waited over twenty years to see the Supercars race again under lights on their home soil; and last night’s inaugural Sydney... Read More... |
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Sydney SuperNight Preview3 Aug, 2018The Sydney SuperNight event is the first night race on the Supercars calendar since 1997. The 300km format is the longest single driver event of the year, and the win is worth a whopping 300 points, making it a possible game changer with the endurance season just around the corner. The elimination style qualifying format... Read More... |
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Queensland Raceway Recap23 Jul, 2018TODAYS TIMES Qualifying Qualified: 27th – 1:09.5702s Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:08.4900s Race 20 – 200kms / 67 Laps Finished: 22nd Winner: Shane Van Gisbergen THE RECAP It was all about moving forward for Tim Blanchard and Team CoolDrive today, with Tim having to work his way through the pack, starting the 200km race... Read More... |
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Ipswich Saturday Race Recap23 Jul, 2018TODAYS TIMES Practice Three Position: 26th – 1:10.0863 Fastest: Scott McLaughlin – 1:09.0645s Qualifying Qualified: 26th – 1:09.5843s Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:08.5014s Race 19 – 120kms / 40 Laps Finished: 23rd Winner: Scott McLaughlin COMING UP Sunday 22nd July 10:40 – 11:00 – Qualifying 14:05 – 15:35 – Race 20 – 200kms /... Read More... |
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Ipswich Friday Practice Report20 Jul, 2018TODAYS TIMES Additional Drivers Practice – Dale Wood Position: 15th – 1:10.4847s Fastest: Garry Jacobson – 1:09.6257s Practice One Position: 20th – 1:10.1202s Fastest: Jamie Whincup – 1:09.3904s Practice Two Position: 14th – 1:09.6605s Fastest: Shane Van Gisbergen – 1:09.2447s COMING UP Saturday 21st July 11:20 – 12:05 – Practice Three 13:25 – 13:40 –... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Auto Parts Named a Business of Tomorrow20 Jul, 2018CoolDrive Auto Parts has been announced as one of the 2018 Westpac Businesses of Tomorrow. The Westpac Businesses of Tomorrow is a program designed to reward and recognise businesses with the drive to shape Australia’s future, with CoolDrive Auto Parts selected amongst the top 200 businesses for 2018. “We are absolutely thrilled to be named... Read More... |
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Ipswich SuperSprint Review17 Jul, 2018Queensland Raceway was quickly dubbed the ‘Paperclip’ because of it’s six turn design and lack of elevation. Changing temperatures can make this circuit a nightmare for drivers and engineers as its grip level changes at different times of the day. Despite its simple layout, it tends to provide entertaining racing with passing opportunities at turns... Read More... |
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Townsville Saturday Race Report9 Jul, 2018TODAY’S TIMES Qualifying Qualified: 25th – 1:13.1925s Pole Position: Scott McLaughlin – 1:12.1239s Race 17 – 200kms / 70 Laps Finished: 24th Winner: Jamie Whincup COMING UP Sunday 8th July 11:30 – 11:50 – Qualifying 13:55 – 14:20 – Top Ten Shootout 16:05 – 17:45 – Race 18 – 200kms / 70 Laps THE WORD... Read More... |
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Townsville Practice Report9 Jul, 2018TODAY’S TIMES Practice One Position: 25th – 1m14.2592s Fastest: Shane Van Gisbergen – 1m12.6700s Practice Two Position: 24th – 1m13.4640s Fastest: Jamie Whincup – 1m12.2435s COMING UP Saturday 7th July 11:55 – 12:15 – Qualifying 14:10 – 14:35 – Drivers Parade 16:05 – 17:45 – Race 17 – 200kms / 70 Laps Sunday 8th July... Read More... |
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Townsville Preview4 Jul, 2018Team CoolDrive are touring Queensland in the month of July! After stopping off in Rockhampton and Mackay earlier this week for the always popular CoolDrive Trade Nights; showcasing the Team CoolDrive Supercar and Transporter, the team have arrived in Townsville for the 8th round of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship. After Townsville, the crew will... Read More... |
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CoolDrive Auto Parts2 Jul, 2018Updated and relevant… our Logo evolves At CoolDrive, we think of our brand as a continuous project that’s never totally done. Just as people and companies evolve, so do brands. We’ve grown ours over many years through our fantastic products, a unique culture, and an incredible customer and motorsport community. Today, we’re taking a step... Read More... |
