Sun, 31 Oct 2004, 06:51 PM Autolite Spark Plugs to Sponsor Gilbertson in 2005

Courtesy of Berserko Bob

LAS VEGAS -- Autolite XP spark plugs and Prestone antifreeze/coolant announced today a sponsorship agreement beginning in 2005 with Bob Gilbertson's Terminator Motorsports nitro Funny Car team.

Autolite and Prestone are divisions of the Honeywell Consumer Products Group, which manufactures and markets FRAM filters, Prestone antifreeze/coolant and car care products, Autolite spark plugs and ignition wire sets, and Holts car care products.

We're very happy to welcome Bob Gilbertson's nitro Funny Car team to the Autolite/Prestone division of the Honeywell Consumer Products Group family," said Jeff Bye, corporate vice president. "We're delighted to team up with Bob next year and be able to help him attain his goal of winning races and finishing in the NHRA POWERade top ten."

"It's an honor to be associated with the Autolite/Prestone division of Honeywell Products," said Gilbertson. "We've had a long time relationship with them and they've always supported us through thick and thin. With their help we'll now have the resources to help us win rounds and finish in the top ten in 2005."

"Autolite's support will allow us to take this team to the next level," said Nick Boninfante, Gilbertson's crew chief. "I'm looking forward to 2005 and with the resources we'll have access to we will definitely step-up next year."