Contingency Sponsors
Airgas Inc.

Airgas, Inc. is proud to support Grand Am Road Racing and supplier of nitrogen for tires and for powering tools. Airgas is the largest U.S. distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and hardgoods, such as welding equipment and supplies. We're one of the largest U.S. distributors of safety products, the largest U.S. producer of nitrous oxide and dry ice, the largest liquid carbon dioxide producer in the Southeast, and a leading distributor of process chemicals, refrigerants, and ammonia products. Our national scale and strong local presence offer a competitive edge to our diversified customer base.

Visit them on the web at www.airgas.com.

Alcon

Alcon is known worldwide for design, development and manufacture of high performance brake and clutch systems for motor sport, performance OEM and other specialized vehicles. For over 25 years, Alcon has been providing brake & clutch solutions to professional teams competing in the world's premier motorsport series including F1, NASCAR, IndyCar, World Rally, and Australian V8 Supercars, as well as to competitors in grass-roots racing. Best known in racing perhaps, but today some 50% of our activity is with prestige automotive OEMs, marque tuners, special vehicle builders, armoring and defense contractors, and the fast growing field of low carbon transport.

Visit them on the web at www.alconusa.com.

AP Brakes

AP Racing in England has been manufacturing high quality disc brake systems since 1966 providing customers and race teams with "the world's best stopping power." Since their inception, AP Racing has won countless championships worldwide. We believe AP Racing brakes are not for everyone, only those looking for the world's best brake performance.

Visit them on the web at www.apracing.com.

AST Suspension

AST USA is the exclusive importer of AST suspension products in the USA. Our products can be found in various road racing series, time trials, autocross and on the street throughout North American and around the world.

Visit them on the web at www.ast-usa.com.

BBS of America, Inc.

BBS of America, Inc. is the NA headquarters of the world renowned wheel manufacturer BBS. Started in 1970 in the black forest of Germany as a racing wheel producer, BBS is the leader in wheel technology with Motorsport victories for over 40 years. BBS does not imitate, we innovate. BBS produced wheels have victories in every class and dominate the Grand American fields both in quantity and quality. BBS is also the leader in the supply of OE wheels to such famous marks as BMW, Ferrari, Ford, GM, Porsche, VW/Audi. Improve your automobile's performance and style with a statement, Technology through Motorsport.

Visit them on the web at www.bbs-usa.com.

Bosch Corporation

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods and building technology. Some 285,000 associates generated sales of over 47.3 billion euros (over $63 billion) in fiscal year 2010.

Visit them on the web at www.bosch.us.

Brembo North America

Brembo is a world leader and acknowledged innovator of disc brake technology for automotive vehicles, with US$1.5 billion in revenues. Brembo supplies high-performance brake systems for the most important manufacturers of cars, commercial vehicles and motorbikes worldwide. Brembo also manufactures clutches, seats, seat belts and other components specifically designed for racing and is a leader in motorsports with more than 200 championship wins. Today the company operates in 15 countries on 3 continents with 36 production and business sites with a staff of 6,000 employees, about 10% of whom are engineering and product R&D specialists.

Visit them on the web at www.brembo.com.

Cobalt Friction Technologies USA

Cobalt Friction Technologies Inc. is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance brake friction compounds for professional motorsports and club racing applications. The uncompromising performance and quality of Cobalt products, along with our industry-leading technical support and product knowledge, is the reason for our broad and continually expanding customer base in professional motorsports, club racing, and high-performance driver education programs. From street and autocross to the highest levels of motorport competition, Cobalt has a solution to meet you exact performance requirements

Visit them on the web at www.cobaltfriction.com.

CV Everything Racing

In 1988, CV Products was formed with the purpose of supplying the needs of racers' on a regional level. The company was located in High Point, North Carolina originally in a 1200 square foot building with three employees distributing six to eight lines of products. In 1997, CV Products relocated to Thomasville, North Carolina where we built a 30,000 square foot state-of-the-art office and warehouse distribution facility and a second satellite location in Mooresville, North Carolina. Xceldyne Technologies, the manufacturing division, of CV Products specializing in valvetrain components was relocated to Thomasville in 1999. CV Products has expanded into the Powersports market within the last five years offering racing parts to the motorcycle and ATV racers.

Today, CV Products Consolidated LLC distributes over 600 different product lines, manufactures racing parts, has an coating division AMC, and continues to operate a satellite location in Mooresville. There are currently over 160 employees on staff within the company ranging from engineers, sales representatives, marketing specialists, accounting, manufacturing specialist, and senior level management.

EMCO Gears

EMCO Gears is a third generation, family owned and operated, manufacturing company established in 1934. Walls needed to be broken down in 1993 to make room for new equipment - tripling the size of the original shop. Fast forward to 2011, and customer demand continues for quality parts that require specialized engineering and machining with highly accurate inspection equipment. EMCO needed to increase its capacity again and so we did, doubling this time – we welcome you to come and visit and see for yourself.

Visit them on the web at www.emcogears.com.

ForgeLine Motorsports

ForgeLine shares your passion for automobiles. It is that passion that drives us to manufacture the highest quality wheels on the market. We are also racers. That gives us an advantage with the insight on how to build wheels that will meet today's extreme demands of sports car racing. Customers agree, as we are used by racers in Grand Am, ALMS, SCCA Pro Racing, as well as virtually every amateur sports car series in the United States of America.

Visit them on the web at www.forgeline.com.

Motec Systems, USA

The MoTeC brand delivers more than just excellence in engineering and technology, it instills confidence in long term performance and customer service. MoTeC has a proven reputation for outstanding reliability, advanced technology and high performance products that exceed expectations. MoTeC USA is happy to announce a partnership with Brightwater Technologies for providing a TPMS solution to Grand-Am. Utilizing Brightwater's established technology, we will be offering RaceGrade branded sensors exclusively to Grand-Am. These kits will be stocked and serviced at both MoTeC USA facilities, providing an unparalleled level of service for TPMS technology in North America. Contact: Jacob Pursley (704)799-3800.

Visit them on the web at www.motec.com.

Pagid

Pagid RS belongs to the TMD Friction Group which ranks among the worldwide leading manufacturers of brake friction products. Pagid RS is successfully represented at almost all sectors of motor sport, from club sport level all the way up to the works teams of vehicle manufacturers. For example Pagid RS is official series partner of the Porsche Cup for over 20 years. Teams using Pagid RS endurance pads won the Rolex 24 eight times in the last 10 years – again in 2011 with even a 1, 2 finish for Ganassi Racing. We build on these impressive achievements and develop our partnerships with vehicle manufacturers and race teams, as we continue to drive our business forward in search of tomorrow's friction today.

Visit them on the web at www.pagidracing.com.

Penske Racing Shocks

The world leader in suspension technology, Penske Racing Shocks has been providing custom-built, high-performance shock absorbers to all forms of racing for over 20 years. Offering only the highest quality suspension products, shocks are available non, single, double, triple, and four-way adjustable configurations. All Penske Racing Shocks are hand-built, tailored to your driver feel or car set-up, and dyno tested, insuring the highest attention is paid to detail, consistency, and performance. Penske Racing Shocks are available direct from the manufacturer or through many dealers worldwide.

Visit them on the web at www.penskeshocks.com.

Performance Friction Brakes

Performance Friction pads, rotors and calipers have been dominating the Grand-Am Rolex and Continental Tire Series like no other. The long list of consecutive victories in Grand-Am has proven that Performance Friction Brakes are undoubtedly the absolute best brakes in sports car racing. Nobody understands the braking event like Performance Friction. Performance Friction Brakes win more championships and are used by more professional racers than all others combined. With Performance Friction, drivers experience better bite, a more consistent pedal and quicker lap times. Our passion is in our product.

For more information regarding Performance Friction Brakes, please click here.

Pro-System

Pro-System is in its 20th year of providing brake system innovations and solutions for professionals and we are proud to be a sponsor in the GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series. We manufacture brake hats, hardware, rotors, balance bars and more. Our team members all have a minimum of 15 years working with racing brakes with professional teams and manufacturers. We were the first to provide bedding of pads and rotors; a process now accepted world wide as the way to prepare for the track. The list of professional teams, pad manufacturers and component manufacturers who use our testing facilities represent the top of professional racing from GRAND-AM to NASCAR. Our goal is to earn all GRAND-AM team's trust in our knowledge.

Pro-Tint, Inc.

Pro-Tint, Inc. the Inventors of the "Tear Off" in 1995. We provide protective films for the racing industry's windscreens with specially designed, multi-layered, optically clear, quickly removed, and residue free tear offs. We have anti-fog films for maintaining a clear view in cold, humid and moist conditions through the inside of the windscreen. In addition we have a thick, protective, shooter's yellow headlight protection film that is used to improve vision of drivers and increase longevity of light covers. We are called upon daily to meet the challenges of cutting edge racing, helping our clients go faster, see better and maintain a quicker pit stop than the competitors. Let us help you with a competitive edge. Visit us at www.protint.com.

Stack TPMS

Stack is a manufacturer of electronic dashboard instruments and data & video recording systems. We also manufacture specialist sensors and sensor systems, including our innovative Tyre Pressure and Temperature Monitoring Systems (TPMS).

Stack's specialism is in the design and manufacture of instrumentation for harsh environments. As a result, our products are regularly used in all areas of motorsport from F1, to World Rally, to Le Mans sportscars to amateur club racers. Our products have been into space on the NASA shuttle, deep underwater in unmanned vehicles, and into arctic and desert conditions.

The company was established in 1984, and is based in Bicester, Oxon. In 2007, the company was acquired by the American instrument manufacturer, Auto Meter Products.

For more information regarding Stack TPMS, please click here.

Tilton

Founded in 1972 by McLane and Adelle Tilton, Tilton's mission is to supply innovative, high-quality products at fair prices and with sound advice. Today, Tilton has grown to become a world-leader in driveline and brake components for racing applications. Driveline components include clutches, flywheels, bellhousings and hydraulic release bearings. Brake components include pedal assemblies, master cylinders and related components. Tilton believes that having Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality Control within the same building is the best way to insure the highest quality products are delivered to customers. Tilton products are designed by experienced engineers, who understand the needs of racers, using the latest solid modeling CAD and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software. 90% of our machined components are manufactured at Tilton's facility in Buellton, California using top-level equipment, including a Toyoda Horizontal Milling Center (HMC) and Mori Seike lathes. Tilton prides itself in providing excellent customer service. Experienced Tilton employees, many who have been with Tilton over 15 years, are just a email or phone call away.

Each year, Tilton products claim numerous championships in racing series around the world. Most recently, Tilton clutches and flywheels claimed 1st and 2nd at the 2013 Rolex 24 with Chip Ganassi Racing and Wayne Taylor Racing.

For more information on Tilton products, please visit them at www.tiltonracing.com.

Xtrac Motorsports Transmissions

Xtrac is a world leader in the design and manufacture of gearboxes, differentials and driveline components, which are used throughout motorsport and in particular within F1, IndyCar, Touring Car, Rallying, Rally Raid, GRAND-AM and many forms of sportscar racing including a major involvement in the Le Mans 24 hours, Daytona 24 hour and Sebring 12 hour races.

Visit them on the web at www.xtrac.com.

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