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By Counterman
WIX Filters has announced it will be partnering with World Racing Group as the Preferred Filter of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. WIX said the series has a national following and is the most viewed dirt track race series in the U.S., with more than one million fans across its 90-race schedule that spans the country.
“Racers everywhere depend on the reliability of
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link hidden, please login to viewsaid it will highlight its long legacy in racing by sponsoring the WIX Filters Heat Race #3, which is one of the ways racers can make it to the Feature race and a chance at Victory Lane. In addition, WIX Filters will sponsor a Competitor Contingency Award Program, in which winners will receive a cash prize for displaying the WIX Filters decal. “WIX Filters is an iconic automotive brand, and we’re excited to welcome them to the World of Outlaws and dirt racing community,” said Brian Carter, World of Outlaws CEO. “Many of their customers are already race fans and we look forward to entertaining them at every event and welcoming those who experience the World of Outlaws for the first time.”
In addition to the series sponsorship, WIX is a technical partner of the championship winning World of Outlaws team Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing (TSR). TSR fields a Sprint Car for 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz, who holds over 300 wins in the Series and is ranked 3rd all-time. TSR has been a longtime partner with WIX, counting on WIX Filters’ advanced filtration to keep their 900-HP cars protected under the grueling conditions of dirt track racing, WIX said.
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Larry Pacey and the
link hidden, please login to view team created an evening to remember as hosts of their 12th Annual Million Dollar Vendor Award Reception and Dinner. It was a dazzling event as vendors from across the country gathered on the 40th floor of the EAST Hotel in Brickell, Miami, Florida, on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. NPW is a member of both the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, as well as AAM Group. Chris Pacey, NPW CEO and President (in foreground), Larry Pacey, NPW Chairman. Arriving on buses with a police escort, vendors started the gala event with a fun cocktail hour. Then, guests enjoyed a fabulous filet and lobster tail dinner, followed up with bananas foster for dessert, as they listened to a musician on keyboard providing entertainment before the evening’s award presentations.
Founder Larry Pacey and his son, Chris Pacey, CEO and President of NPW, began the night’s presentation with a long and impressive list of accomplishments in 2024, while adding to buckle up for a spectacular 2025 as they continue their goal of growing their business.
(from left): Chris Pacey, Craig Kerins, Dorman VP Sales, Nico Dolciato, Dorman Regional Sales Manager, Larry Pacey, John Pacey, and Steve Berman, Dorman Chairman.
Chris underlined their commitment to invest in team member development and promotions this past year, in addition to continuing their aggressive stance that resulted in the introduction of 34,000 new, unique SKUs in 2024, plus the addition of 140 CSC members added to their network of repair shops.
On the docket for 2025 are programs to expand marketing initiatives, in addition to continuing their support of the nonprofit organization First Tee with their 35th annual golf tournament.
(from left): Chris Pacey, Gil Benjamin, US Motor Works CEO and President, Larry Pacey and John Pacey.
Chris also reminded the audience of Larry being awarded AWDA’s Pursuit of Excellence, and Danielle Rickerson being named a member of the AMN Women at the Wheel Class of 2024.
(from left): Chris Pacey, Mike Harvey, WIX VP Sales, Larry Pacey and John Pacey.
Following these remarks, Larry and Chris recognized and awarded 45 individual vendors, again an increase from 41 in 2023, at the $5 million, $15 million and $20 million levels, in addition to the $1 million club. NPW emphasized its goal to increase the number of participating members in 2025.
(from left): Chris Pacey, Matthew Kaufman, Anchor Industries Sales Manager, Larry Pacey, Doug Kaufman, Anchor Industries CEO, and John Pacey.
The companies in this year’s Million Dollar Vendor Club are below, followed by a photo gallery of the evening’s festivities:
Agility Auto Parts
Anchor Industries
APW
ARP
ATP/Pioneer
BBB/Remy
Bosch
Cific Heads
Cloyes
Davico
Deka
Dorman Products
DRiV
Dura-Go
Edelbrock Group
Energy Suspension
Engine-Pro
FCS
First Brands
Gates
Hastings Piston Rings
Highline Warren
Holley
Liland Global
MAHLE
Melling
Motive Gear
MPA
Niterra NA (NGK)
Plews & Edelmann
Race Winning Brands
Redhorse
SA Gear
SBI
SKF
Standard Motor Products (SMP)
Topline Products
Trakmotive
TYC
UEM Pistons
US Motorworks
Valvoline
WAI
Wilmar
WIX
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FleetPride, Inc. announced it acquired the assets of ARS Truck & Fleet Service. Based in New Castle, Delaware and founded in 1972, ARS operates 25 service bays in two locations and a mobile service fleet of 16 trucks. A news release explained the transaction represents the expansion of service on the Eastern Seaboard.
“The entire ARS Truck & Fleet Service team is thrilled to become a part of FleetPride. Our companies have been strong partners for many years,” said Patrick Connell, ARS CEO. “The mission at ARS has always been to create an environment of growth for our people and our company. We pride ourselves on the strong culture we have, and the many years of industry leading work we have done. FleetPride is the perfect partner to continue that legacy. We now have access to all the resources we require to grow like never before. With this opportunity, I am more excited about our mission than any point in my career.”
link hidden, please login to view said the acquisition provides ARS customers with access to a nationwide network of parts and service solutions featuring digital solutions, such as the FleetPride.com eCommerce platform. It also opens up new learning opportunities for ARS employees with FleetPride Tech University’s online and in-person training. “We are excited to welcome the entire ARS Truck & Fleet Service team to our company,” said FleetPride President of Parts and Service Mike Harris. “Patrick Connell and his outstanding team are a model of customer service and operational excellence. We are proud to carry on ARS’s legacy and continue serving their valued customers along the Eastern Seaboard.”
ARS has a long track record of superior in-house and on-location repair services for heavy duty fleets,
link hidden, please login to view said. In addition, it is a five-time honoree as one of the top 12 shops in the country by Automotive Training Institutes, receiving ATI’s National MSO Shop of the Year award in 2022. ARS also has been named one of Delaware’s 50 fastest growing companies, it is an Inc 5000 company and two-time Philly 100 winner, and owner Patrick Connell was named Delaware’s 2022 CEO of the Year – For-Profit Medium Business –by the Delaware Business Times. The post
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