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NHRA: Racing Communications named official company of the NHRA

13 January 2000

Posted By Terry Callahan
Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel

Vertex Standard designated as Official Radio of the NHRA

GLENDORA, Calif. - Racing Communications, Inc., a leader in providing radio communications products to the motorsports industry, has been named the Official Radio Communications Company of the National Hot Rod Association, its six owned and operated drag racing facilities and the NHRA Safety Safari. In a joint announcement, the Vertex Standard was named the Official Radio of the NHRA.

In the multi-million dollar five-year agreement, Racing Communications, Inc. will supply hand-held radios, headsets, mobile units, ancillary products, base radios, antennas, on-site setup and support for the 23 NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series national events, the Winston Showdown and the 43 NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series events through the 2004 season.

"We're pleased to welcome Racing Communications on board as an important new member of the NHRA family of sponsors," said Steve Johnson, NHRA vice president of sales. "Entering the new millennium we realize our partnership with Racing Communications will enable the NHRA to keep up to speed with the ever-changing communications technology."

In addition, Racing Communications, Inc., will have a major presence at the NHRA Manufacturers Midway, providing on-site sales, rentals and service of scanners, headsets and communications needs for NHRA race teams and fans. "We're excited to be named the official radio communications company of the NHRA," said Kraig Pechenino, Racing Communications, Inc. president. "The opportunity to provide vital communications tools and equipment for the world's largest motorsports organization certainly forms a perfect match with our company's long range goals and initiatives."

Racing Communications, Inc., a Marietta, Ga.-based leader in radio communications, provides the most sophisticated radio communications products throughout the world. Racing Communications offers NHRA members discounts on all radio communications products via the Internet, at www.racingcommunications.com.

Headquartered in Glendora, Calif., the NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. It presents 23 national events through its NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series. The NHRA has 85,000 racers and members nationwide and 142 member tracks. The NHRA-sanctioned sportsman and bracket racing series' provide competition opportunities for drivers of all levels. The NHRA develops the stars of tomorrow by offering the Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series, NHRA Summit Racing E.T. Drag Racing Series and the Street Legal Program. The NHRA also offers the Jr. Drag Racing League for youths ages 8 to 17.

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