Sat, 1 Dec 2007, 08:20 AM

Courtesy of NHRA Communications

GLENDORA, Calif. -- Racing Electronics, a leader in providing radio communications products to the motorsports industry, has renewed its sponsorship as the Official Radio Communications Company of the NHRA, its five owned and operated drag racing facilities and the NHRA Safety Safari, officials from the world's largest motorsports sanctioning body announced today.

In the multi-year agreement, Racing Electronics, Inc. will supply hand-held radios, headsets, mobile units, ancillary products, base radios, antennas, on-site setup and support for the 24-race NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series and the 44-race NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series during the term of the agreement.

"Racing Electronics has vast experience in the motorsports industry and understands the significance of communication needs among staff at NHRA POWERade Series events, and the Lucas Oil Series divisional races as well," said Gary Darcy, senior vice president, sales and marketing, NHRA. "Their products enable NHRA to continue to provide safe and exciting racing that NHRA fans and sponsors have come to expect."

In addition, Racing Electronics, 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 are delighted to be associated with NHRA to secure a position within a sport that we feel is important for our business and company model," said Racing Electronics General Manager Bruce Silver. "The folks at NHRA have been terrific to work with and we look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship."

Racing Electronics is a manufacturer and supplier of a complete line of race communication products and accessories. Serving the professional driver and pit crews as well as the racing fan for more than 15 years, Racing Electronics offers its customers 2-way radios, scanners, headphones and headsets, as well as a complete selection of accessories and sportswear, and a guide listing the year's races and scanner frequencies for specific events.

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