ANAHEIM, Calif., Feb. 24, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Colangelo Racing of Anaheim, Calif., will hold its first Open House on February 28 to celebrate the official launch of its NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) A/FD dragster Race Team with key sponsors and members of the media. Attendees will be able to meet Top Alcohol Dragster Racer Ric Colangelo and talk with experienced members of the crew, as well as get a unique "behind the scenes" look at what goes into building a champion dragster.
"We are pleased to support Colangelo Racing as they strive to elevate dragster racing to the highest possible level," noted Johnny Ray, general manager of Custom Autosound Mfg., Inc. in Fullerton. "We are looking forward to partnering with them during what promises to be a championship season."
B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc. - headquartered in Humboldt, Kan. - is also a proud Colangelo sponsor. "B&W shares the desire to be the best on the 'drag,'" says Scott Marsh, B&W's sales and marketing manager.
WHAT: Colangelo Racing Open House and Buffet Luncheon WHO: Top alcohol dragster racer Ric Colangelo and Team Manager Fred Rinaldi will be on hand to give credentialed members of the press, sponsors and prospective sponsors tours of the Race Shop. Guests can meet members of the Colangelo Racing team members, and have their photos taken with Ric or the team's nitro-injected A/fuel dragster.
There will also be a car show of select custom vehicles.
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 28, 12 - 4 p.m. WHERE: Race Shop, at Nazzreno Electric 1250 Gene Autry Boulevard Anaheim, Calif. Free parking available.
SPONSORS:
-- Custom Autosound, Mfg., Inc. (http://www.customautosound.com) -- B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc. (http://www.turnoverball.com) -- D&P Classic Chevy (Huntington Beach) (http://www.dpchevy.com) -- A-Z Circuit Breakers (Anaheim) -- Berryman Products, Inc. (Arlington, Tex.) (http://www.berrymanproducts.com) -- California Performance Transmissions (Huntington Beach) -- Deist Safety (Glendale) (http://www.deist.com) -- Gloveboy (Van Nuys) (http://www.Gloveboy.com) -- Jay's Towing (Tustin) -- K&N Engineering, Inc./K&N Filtercharger(r) High Performance Air Filters (Riverside) (http://www.knfilters.com) -- Madera Concepts(r) (Goleta) (http://www.maderaconcepts.com) -- Mercedes-Bruce Strauss Autocare Inc. (Costa Mesa) (http://www.brucestraussautocare.com) -- Nazzreno Electric (Anaheim) -- Olympic Powder Coating (Santa Ana) (http://www.olympicpowdercoating.com) -- Pennzoil (http://www.pennzoil.com) -- Raybestos Products Company (McHenry, Ill.) (http://www.raybestos.com)
Unless otherwise specified, all companies are in California.
RSVP: This event is by reservation only. If you are coming for lunch, please RSVP by 5 p.m., Thurs. Feb. 26, to Fred Rinaldi, 310-704-5081 or FredRinaldi@adelphia.net. To contact us the day of the Open House, call the Race Shop at 714-939-2000.
About Colangelo
Ric Colangelo is principal founder of Colangelo Racing, founded in 2001. A dedicated racing professional, Colangelo has been winning races in multiple racing classes including IHRA Super Pro and Super Modified, NHRA Super Street, Pro, Super Gas and Comp Eliminator since 1978.
On the Net: Colangelo site: http://www.colangeloracing.com
On the Net: NHRA site: http://www.nhra.com