{"id":1264,"date":"2014-11-02T14:44:42","date_gmt":"2014-11-02T14:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nitrofccanada.com\/?p=1264"},"modified":"2014-11-07T14:46:30","modified_gmt":"2014-11-07T14:46:30","slug":"jfr-unveils-new-primary-sponsor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nitrofccanada.com\/?p=1264","title":{"rendered":"JFR Unveils new Primary Sponsor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>John Force Racing and PEAK announced November 1st, a new agreement with its PEAK Antifreeze + Coolant and BlueDEF brands serving as a primary sponsor for John Force during the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Under the agreement, PEAK Antifreeze + Coolant and BlueDEF will be the primary sponsor of John Force\u2019s Funny Car for a majority in the 2015 season as well as continuing as a major associate sponsor on Robert Hight, Courtney Force, and Brittany Force\u2019s cars.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m committed to continuing to lead a championship team and PEAK has proven a similar commitment to the NHRA. Thanks to PEAK Antifreeze + Coolant, I won\u2019t be hanging up my hat from this sport anytime soon,\u201d said John Force, 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion and CEO of John Force Racing, Inc. \u201cNot only does PEAK provide high quality automotive products for American families like mine, but they\u2019ve proved to be a valued partner on and off the track. I\u2019m so grateful that they\u2019re supporting me, my team and all the fans out there who love drag racing.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/nitrofccanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/1444-001105-e1415371356396.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1260\" src=\"https:\/\/nitrofccanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/1444-001105-e1415371356396.jpg\" alt=\"1444-001105\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a> PEAK\u2019s expanded relationship with the 18-time NHRA Mello Yello championship team builds on its status as a major associate sponsor of all three of John Force Racing\u2019s Funny Cars and the JFR Top Fuel Dragster since February 2014.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re honored to be behind John Force and JFR for the 2015 season and beyond,\u201d said Bryan Emrich, Chief Marketing Officer for Old World Industries, which includes the PEAK Antifreeze + Coolant and BlueDEF brands. \u201cPEAK chooses partners that exude the same passion and personal character of hard work that our company upholds. After working with John over the past year, it was clear that he and his family are a great fit for our company, allowing us to make the decision to step up and ensure John keeps racing for many more years to come. He is an icon in this sport and a fan favorite and we are lucky to be tied with such a great championship winning organization.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>PEAK has been actively involved in motorsports for more than 30 years, showcasing the excellence and competitive quality of its products through the NHRA, NASCAR, and other motorsports series important to its customers. In 2013, PEAK entered into a multi-year agreement with the NHRA, naming PEAK Antifreeze, BlueDEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid, and HERCULINER\u00ae truck bed liner kits as official sponsors of the NHRA. Additionally, in 2013 PEAK kicked off its Sportsman\u2019s program with NHRA championship drivers, including Jay Payne, Duane Shields, Dan Fletcher, Sherman Adcock and Tony Fuller.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about John Force Racing and PEAK\u2019s winning partnership, please visit peakauto.com\/force.<\/p>\n<p>Photo credit Richard Shute\/AutoImagery.com<\/p>\n<p>About John Force Racing John Force Racing, Inc., based in Yorba Linda, Calif., and Indianapolis, Ind., is a professional sports dynasty, one that has earned 18 Mello Yello championships and claimed 237 professional tour victories. Led by team owner and driver John Force, a 16-time Funny Car Champion, 1996 Driver of the Year for all of American motor racing, and 2011 International Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee JFR is additionally comprised of Robert Hight, driver of the Auto Club Ford Mustang, 2009 Funny Car Champion and 2005 NHRA Rookie of the Year; Courtney Force, driver of the Traxxas Ford Mustang and 2012 NHRA Rookie of the Year and Brittany Force driver of the Castrol EDGE Top Fuel Dragster and 2013 NHRA Rookie of the Year. For more information, please visit johnforceracing.com.<\/p>\n<p>About Old World Industries Old World Industries, LLC is among the largest privately-held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket. The Northbrook, Illinois-based company enjoys a presence in various consumer and commercial product categories in more than 50 countries worldwide. Old World&#8217;s brands include a full line of PEAK\u00ae automotive products including Antifreeze + Coolant, Motor Oil, Washer Fluid, Electronics and Wiper Blades; BlueDEF\u00ae Diesel Exhaust Fluid and equipment; SIERRA\u00ae Antifreeze; Fleet Charge\u00ae Heavy Duty Fully Formulated Antifreeze + Coolant; Final Charge\u00ae Heavy Duty Global Extended Life Antifreeze + Coolant; SmartBLADE\u2122 Premium Wiper Blades; and HERCULINER\u00ae Truck Bed Liner Kits.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit peakauto.com and PEAKHD.com.<\/p>\n<p>Posted by: Elon Werner<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>John Force Racing and PEAK announced November 1st, a new agreement with its PEAK Antifreeze + Coolant and BlueDEF brands serving as a primary sponsor for John Force during the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and beyond. 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